Key Insights
Henan is an important birthplace of Chinese civilization and the cradle of Chinese culture, serving as a major province in terms of population, agriculture, economy, and emerging industry. It is also a culturally significant province with accelerating inland openness, featuring advantageous geographic location, strong industrial foundation, vast market potential, and tremendous development prospects.
In 2023, Henan's GDP reached 5.91 trillion yuan, growing by 4.1%. Total import and export value was 810.79 billion yuan, actual foreign investment 750 million USD. Total retail sales of consumer goods were 2.6 trillion yuan (+6.5%). Grain production remained above 130 billion kilograms for seven consecutive years.
Henan: Cultural Cradle and Strategic Economic Hub
Henan is a major province for population, agriculture, economy, and emerging industry, accelerating inland opening with advantageous location, robust industry, vast market, and strong prospects.
"Three-Pillar" Scientific Innovation Pattern
🔬 Zhengzhou Science City
Advanced technology and scientific research hub.
🏥 Central Plains Medical Science City
Medical research and biotechnology center.
🌾 Central Plains Agricultural Valley
Agricultural technology and food security.
"Four Routes Coordination & Five Zones Linkage"
Four Routes:
- Air Silk Road
- Land Silk Road
- Online Silk Road
- Maritime Silk Road
Five Zones:
- Zhengzhou Airport Economy Zone
- Henan Pilot Free Trade Zone
- Cross-border E-commerce Pilot Zone
- Zhengzhou-Luoyang-Xinxiang Innovation Demonstration Zone
- National Big Data (Henan) Comprehensive Pilot Zone
Henan leverages Yellow River Basin ecological protection and central region high-quality development to advance economy and ecology.
Investment Attraction Policies
Focus on investment funding, key project support, multinational headquarters, R&D centers, and international cooperation parks.
Special Fund Management (2022)
Provincial Investment Attraction Special Funds
Yu Cai Mao [2022] No. 46
Key Foreign Investment Projects (2023)
Guarantee of Construction Elements
Yu Fa Gai Wai Zi [2023] No. 622
Multinational HQ Support (2022)
Encouraging Multinational HQ
Yu Shang Zi [2022] No. 12
R&D Center Recognition (2021)
Recognition of Foreign-invested R&D Centers
Yu Shang Wai Zi [2021] No. 17
International Cooperation Parks (2021)
Recognition and Management of Cooperation Parks
Yu Shang Wai Zi [2021] No. 18
Coverage:
- Special funds for attraction
- Resource guarantees for key projects
- Multinational HQ support
- R&D recognition and support
- International cooperation park development
Priority Industries and Strategic Development
Henan's main direction is high-quality manufacturing with the "7+28+N" framework.
"7+28+N" Industrial System
Seven advanced clusters, 28 key chains (including Superhard Materials), and specialized chains.
"7" - Advanced Clusters
New Materials, NEV, Electronic Info, Advanced Equipment, Modern Pharma, Modern Food, Modern Light Textile
"28" - Key Chains
Including Superhard Materials and others
"N" - Specialized Chains
Specialized and innovative chains
Industrial Innovation and Development
These clusters/chains gather 70%+ key innovation platforms, create 80%+ import/export value and 60%+ above-scale industrial output, forming the main battlefield for new industrialization.
🧪 New Materials
Advanced materials across industries.
🚗 New Energy Vehicles
EVs and components.
💻 Electronic Information
Computing and communications.
⚙️ Advanced Equipment
High-end equipment and precision machinery.
💊 Modern Pharmaceuticals
Innovative medicines and biotech.
🍲 Modern Food
Advanced food processing and nutrition.
🧵 Modern Light Textile
Innovative textile technologies.
Strategic Advantages for International Investors
- Strategic Location: Central China connectivity north-south/east-west.
- Industrial Foundation: Complete "7+28+N" system and supply chains.
- Market Potential: Large population and consumer base.
- Agricultural Leadership: Grain output above 130 billion kg.
- Innovation Ecosystem: "Three-Pillar" scientific platforms.
- Opening-up Framework: Four Routes & Five Zones linkage.
Conclusion: Henan as Your Central China Investment Gateway
Henan combines cultural heritage, location, and industrial development, offering exceptional opportunities.
With comprehensive industrial systems and opening-up initiatives, Henan provides significant advantages across sectors.
"Henan stands at the crossroads of civilization and modern development."
— Investment Perspective on Henan's Strategic Value
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