BEIJINGMay 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — According to a report from China Daily:
From advanced manufacturing to cultural heritage preservation, Henan Province is charting a new course for high-quality development driven by innovation, openness, and cultural confidence.
A spread from China Daily showcases the high-quality development of Henan’s cultural industry.
In Luoyang, the Luoyang Bearing Group (referred to as “LYC”) has become a benchmark for the province’s industrial transformation. Its high-end bearing products are now widely used in offshore wind power, new energy vehicles, aerospace, and tunnel boring machines, replacing products once dominated by foreign manufacturers.
One of the company’s major breakthroughs is the successful development of main shaft bearings for 16-megawatt offshore wind turbines, which have been installed and put into use on the world’s first mass-produced 16-megawatt offshore wind turbine platform. LYC is also rapidly expanding in the new energy vehicle sector, supplying wheel hub bearings to leading Chinese automakers such as BYD.
In LYC’s smart workshops, automated production lines and digital inspection systems reflect Henan’s firm steps toward intelligent manufacturing, green production, and industrial upgrading.
About 100 kilometers from Luoyang, the Zhengzhou Airport Economy Zone has emerged as another growth engine. BYD vehicles manufactured in the zone are exported via China-Europe freight trains and other international logistics channels, highlighting Henan’s growing importance in global supply chains and advanced manufacturing clusters.
At the same time, Henan is transforming its deep historical heritage into new momentum for tourism development and cultural revitalization.
At the Longmen Grottoes, cultural relic conservation workers are using geological radar, infrared detectors, and 3D modeling technology to protect this Chinese cultural treasure. As a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Longmen Grottoes house over 2,300 caves and niches and more than 100,000 Buddha statues.
Digital innovation is also reshaping how the public engages with cultural heritage. High-precision 3D mapping, VR tours, and online exhibitions allow global audiences to virtually visit Longmen from their homes, while also helping younger generations better understand Chinese civilization.
Across Henan, multiple ancient capitals and archaeological sites are being revitalized through museum upgrades, immersive cultural experiences, and heritage preservation projects. The cultural tourism industry has become a key force driving economic growth, expanding employment, and promoting rural revitalization.