Editor's Note: Recently, over twenty media teams from Chinese mainland and Taiwan visited Henan, exploring cities like Zhengzhou, Kaifeng, Xinxiang and Xuchang to witness local advancements in technology, industry and culture. Reporters were particularly inspired, capturing many aspects of Henan's progress. Their reports highlighted several key themes worth noting.

A machine in operation in Weihua Group. [Photo by Wang Jing/chinadaily.com.cn]

Keyword 1: Innovation-driven

The Zhongyuan Science and Technology City, as well as the Central Plains Medical Sciences City, symbolize innovation in Henan. For these reporters from Taiwan, such projects have reshaped their traditional perceptions of Henan as an agricultural province.

Heavy industry has also seen significant development. "Henan's industrial advancements, especially the high-end cranes at Weihua Group in Changyuan, are impressive and critical for both transportation and national projects in military and aerospace," noted Wang Yu-Ching, a blogger from Taiwan.

Workers are busy in the production shop in the sour and spicy vermicelli industrial park in Tongxu county on April 11. [Photo by Wang Jing/chinadaily.com.cn]

Keyword 2: Industry upgrade

Technological innovations and supportive policies are transforming traditional industries. Peng Ke from Taiwan Electron Net News was struck by the sour and spicy vermicelli industrial park in Tongxu county, Kaifeng, saying "The delicious noodles had me eating six bowls! I hope it can be sold in Taiwan."

Pear orchard and musical instrument industries in Lankao county also impressed Chiang Wen-Pin from Taiwan News Daily, who observed "Small industries here can grow into large enterprises, a model worth emulating in Taiwan."

The reporters from cross-Strait take photos at entrance of the Unique Henan theme park on April 10. [Photo by Wang Jing/chinadaily.com.cn]

Keyword 3: Modernization of Agriculture and Culture

Henan focuses on both agricultural modernization and cultural preservation. Unique Henan, China's first panoramic immersive drama theme park located in Zhengzhou, attracts many visitors. A wheat rice field greets visitors after the entrance, with scenes showing the customs of Henan. Zhang Yu-Chen from Taiwan remarked "Walking through the theme park of Unique Henan, is like traveling back to the ancient Yellow River basin, deeply immersed in its history and culture."

The entrance of Henan Academy of Innovations in Medical Science Institute of Electrophysiology, shot on April 9. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Keyword 4: Talent introduction and policy support

Henan supports research and innovation with talent introduction plans. Wang Gongxin from Shandong, who is at the Institute of Electrophysiology, stays in Henan due to these favorable policies, conducting significant medical research.

Also, Zhengzhou Airport Economy Zone's active recruitment for high-level talents demonstrates the government's commitment.

This exchange fostered mutual understanding, but also showcased a developing Henan to Taiwan. "We will share our experiences back in Taiwan to dispel misconceptions and deepen cross-Strait exchanges," said reporter Chen Shi-Chen.

Web editors: Zhang Rui, Su Fangda