Economic Growth
Economic growth is projected at around 5 percent. The added value of industrial enterprises above designated size is expected to climb by around 6.5 percent, while fixed-asset investment is projected to increase by about 5 percent. Total retail sales of consumer goods are anticipated to rise by around 5.5 percent. General public budget revenue is projected to grow by about 4 percent.
Science and Technology Innovation
The deep coverage of 5G-Advanced (5G-A) ultra-broadband networks in key application scenarios will be enhanced, along with the establishment of 10 provincial-level data industry parks, 200 intelligent workshops and smart factories. The digital economy is expected to reach RMB 2.5 trillion.
Opening-Up
To enhancethe logistics network, Henan will expand China Railway Express routes with a target of 4,000 trips, upgrade the Zhengzhou International Air Logistics Hub, and expedite the construction of 10 national logistics hubs, including the China Post International Air Hub and that in Luoyang.
Rural Construction
Efforts will be made to establish 35 pilot zones and 1,000 model villages for rural revitalization, build or upgrade 5,000 kilometers of rural roads, set up over 30,000 village-level logistics service stations, and strengthen the supply of drinking water and electricity in rural areas.
Grain Production
High-standard farmland construction projects will be comprehensively advanced in 66 major grain-producting counties and across 2 million mu in the eastern Plain of Henan, while more than 4 million mu of high-standard farmland will be newly built or converted.
Green Transition
Efforts to protect the environment will include ecological conservation and restoration along the Yellow River wetlands, the implementation of source-control measures for soil pollution, and the enhancement of nature reserves. Additionally, existing coal-fired power projects will be retrofitted, while coal-fired units of 100,000 kW and below will be gradually retired.
People's Wellbeing
The surveyed urban unemployment rate is projected to be around 5.5 percent, with over 1.1 million new urban jobs expected to be created. The consumer price index is anticipated to rise by about2 percent, and residents' income growth will keep pace with economic growth.
Cultural Development
A series of immersive experience spaces will be created, covering scenic areas, streets, and industrial heritage sites, while emerging sectors, including e-sports, trendy collectibles, cloud-based shows and exhibitions, VR films, and micro-dramas, will be actively developed. (Text: Zhou Jinmiao Video: Zhang Yahan Proofreader: Ding Lan and Zhao Hanqing)
