Ancient Roots Fuel Future Growth
Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Luoyang in Henan Province, the heartland of China, underscoring the link between the region’s storied past and its ambitions for high-quality development through a modern industrial system.
From Civilizational Cradle to Economic Hub
Henan has served as the capital for 13 ancient dynasties, shaping the origins of Chinese culture with milestones like oracle bones in Anyang and the rise of Buddhism at the White Horse Temple, the Longmen Grottoes and the Shaolin Temple.
A Multi-Sector Economic Powerhouse
Today, Henan drives national food security as a top producer of grain, especially winter wheat, while its industry spans electronics, automobile assembly, textiles, coal mining and sustainable energy. Urban centers such as Zhengzhou and Luoyang have seen rapid growth in high-tech manufacturing and services.
Growth by the Numbers
Economic data shows Henan’s GDP expanding by 5.1% in 2024, with a robust 5.9% year-on-year rise in the first quarter of 2025, highlighting a positive trajectory amid broader national goals.
Modern Industrial Blueprint
Xi’s inspection at Luoyang Bearing Group Co., Ltd. reaffirms central government support for advanced manufacturing. Under the 14th Five-Year Plan, Henan is cultivating seven major industrial clusters and 28 key industrial chains to anchor a science, innovation and talent-driven growth model.
What’s Next
With strategic backing from the central government and a clear focus on cluster-based development, Henan is poised to blend its ancient heritage with cutting-edge industries, offering new pathways for investors, entrepreneurs and the global workforce.
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Xi's Henan trip: High-quality development via modern industrial system
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