Daqing Period

The Daqing Period refers to the time when the Daqing oil field in China became a major source of petroleum production. Discovered in the late 1950s, it transformed China’s energy industry, starting rapid development in the early 1960s. During this period, significant resources and effort were invested to extract oil efficiently, making Daqing a symbol of China’s industrial growth and self-sufficiency. The success of this project boosted China's energy independence and demonstrated the importance of focused technological advancement and strategic planning in resource development.