The Linhai Reservoir project, a three-decade aspiration for Mudanjiang residents, stands as a testament to the city's collaborative spirit and commitment to practical governance. Zhang Xiaohui, deputy director of the Linhai Reservoir Management Center, recently highlighted this during an on-site inspection. Over recent years, Mudanjiang has diligently implemented provincial directives, emphasizing action-oriented governance to enhance officials' capabilities and efficiency, fostering tangible results in development initiatives.
**Innovative Solutions for the "Steel Dragon" Project** As one of China's 150 major water conservancy projects, the Linhai Reservoir will supply 180 million cubic meters of high-quality water annually to Mudanjiang and Hailin cities upon completion. It will also elevate flood protection standards in Changting Town from a 20-year to a 30-year resilience level, improve irrigation for 153,700 acres of farmland, and generate 61.26 million kWh of electricity yearly. Liu Wei, another deputy director, noted that securing funding was the primary challenge since the project's inception in 1992. By adopting a novel "project legal person bidding +特许经营 + government non-dividend + mixed-ownership company" model, the city resolved financial hurdles through consultations with national and provincial experts.
**Technological Breakthroughs** The project faced technical bottlenecks, particularly in tunnel construction. Zhang Xiaohui introduced the "Dayu Hao," China’s first domestically produced double-shield hard rock tunnel boring machine for narrow diameters, which achieved a record 17.5 meters daily progress. This innovation reduced the 48-month construction timeline for the 9.26-kilometer tunnel by 18 months, addressing Mudanjiang's urgent need for reliable water supply. Additionally, the team tackled concrete temperature control by pioneering a "winter ice storage, summer usage" method, ensuring high-quality construction amid extreme weather.
**Collaborative Governance** The reservoir’s progress owes much to interdepartmental coordination, with support from finance, development, water resources, and environmental agencies. This synergy exemplifies Mudanjiang’s efficient, service-driven governance, aiming to deliver clean water to households by June 2027.
**Semiconductor Success in Muling** Li Chengxian, CEO of Beiyi Semiconductor, credited local government support for the company’s rise from an 8.18 million CNY startup in 2017 to a 732 million CNY industry leader. Muling Economic Development Zone’s "nanny-style" services, including temporary housing for foreign technicians and emergency loans from public officials, were pivotal. By 2024, Beiyi’s output reached 732 million CNY, with a 350 million CNY second-phase project underway.
**Educational Advancements** Heilongjiang Preschool Education College has thrived with municipal backing, earning provincial "Double High" status and establishing the province’s first infant education vocational group. A 216,000-square-meter modern training center, supported by land grants and streamlined approvals, will further elevate its national profile.
**Tourism Boom in Hengdaohezi** Hengdaohezi Town’s visitor numbers surged to 1.29 million in 2025, generating 709 million CNY in revenue, thanks to enhanced services like free luggage storage and real-time online assistance. Hailin City’s "one core, two belts" tourism strategy has driven a 16.1% annual growth in visits, with infrastructure upgrades and strict market oversight ensuring visitor satisfaction.
Through these initiatives, Mudanjiang demonstrates how pragmatic governance and targeted support can catalyze regional growth across industries.
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