 In December 1978, after the dissolution of "Wuqi Farm" (), its 5th and 7th companies were handed over to the Independent Regiment.In August 1978, Shihezi Prefecture was abolished, the "Shihezi Agriculture, Industry and Commerce Joint Enterprise Group Corporation" () was established, with a Shihezi City co-office.In December 1981, the XPCC's structure was restored and, in May 1982, the 8th Agricultural Construction Division was restored in Shihezi City.