李鸿章海防思想的产生与演变

The Generation and Evolution of Li Hongzhang's Thought of Coast Defense

1874年日本侵略台湾以后,"海防"问题日益为清廷所重视,并作为一个重要话题一直延续到清末。李鸿章作为晚清重臣,其海防思想形成于1874年以后的第一次"海防议"。随后,结合国际国内形势的变化和自身在海防实践中的经验,其对海防的认识逐步走向成熟,最终形成了"建威销萌"海防思想体系,并建立起了北洋舰队。李鸿章在中国海军近代化史上产生了巨大的影响,是中国海防近代化的先驱。

After Japanese invasion of Taiwan in 1874, coast defense has become increasingly important for the Qing court and it has continued to the end of Qing Dynasty as a significant topic. As a significant minister of the late Qing Dynasty, Li＇s thought of coast defense was formed ai＇ter the first coastal defense proposal in 1874. Facing with the changes of the international and domestic situation and combing with his own experience in coast defense practice, Li＇s idea continued to evolve, and eventually formed his own coastal defense thought and constructd the north fleet. Li Hongzhang had a huge impact for the modernization of Chinese navy, who was a pioneer in China＇s coast defense modernization.