Founding Fathers: Xiang Nan: Champion of Reform In Fujian

Born in Fujian in 1918, Xiang Nan was a major force in the province, where he is still remembered for his contributions to reform and opening up. He was fearless in asking difficult questions such as, why was it that, in the capitalist US, science, technology and the economy had developed so rapidly, while the socialist PRC had remained so backward for such a long time? In addressing such questions, policymakers started to implement the reforms that would lead to the transformation of the Chinese economy.