# Henan
Latest news and articles about Henan
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Northern Revival: How Henan, Shandong and Hebei Engineered an Economic Breakout in 2025
In 2025 several northern Chinese provinces recorded notable economic gains as Shandong crossed the 10 trillion yuan threshold and Henan and Hebei posted strong growth driven by industrial upgrading, large projects and logistics. The rebound reflects policy‑led modernization of heavy industry, concentrated investment in strategic clusters and improving export and transport links, but innovation shortfalls and reliance on big projects pose questions about sustainability.
‘Head-Swapping’ for Coal Trucks: How Henan’s Clean-transport Push Created a Rent-seeking Bottleneck
In Henan province, some factories have started to bar National VI diesel and gas tractors from entering their gates unless those trailers are towed by electric tractor heads, prompting a small rental market charging 200–400 yuan per swap. Provincial environmental authorities say the bans exceed official policy and have launched on-site investigations, highlighting a policy implementation gap between ambitious clean-transport targets and last-mile logistics realities.
How Henan's Lab-Grown Diamond Boom Is Shattering Prices and Rewriting an Industry
A surge in lab-grown diamond production centred in Henan has driven global prices down more than 40% since 2022, forcing legacy players like De Beers and branded jewellers to cut prices, run down inventories and rethink strategies. The technological and scale advantages of HPHT production in China have made high-quality synthetic stones widely available and affordable, challenging the economic and symbolic value of natural diamonds.
Henan Leads as China’s Big Provinces Shift from Old Industries to New Growth Engines
Seven of China’s ten largest provincial economies grew faster than the national 5.0% pace in 2025, led by Henan at 5.6%. The data point to a structural shift toward services, high‑tech manufacturing and clean energy, with regional convergence narrowing output gaps but leaving risks from investment, debt and external demand.
Cash-for-Meals Scandal in Henan School Exposes Local Mismanagement and Triggers Heavy Punishments
A joint investigation in Huaiyang, Henan found that school leaders and staff improperly handled 410.565万元 in student meal funds returned by a catering contractor. Fourteen people have been disciplined, one has been expelled and referred for prosecution, and the district government has ordered full restitution and issued an apology while promising systemic reviews.
China’s Trade Map Shifts Inland: Anhui Joins the Trillion‑RMB Club, Driving a New Industrial Geography
Anhui became the first central Chinese province to surpass 1 trillion RMB in annual trade in 2025, joining eight coastal provinces already in that bracket and reflecting a broader geographic rebalancing of China’s export base. The province’s surge is powered by large‑scale manufacturing — notably automobiles, batteries and photovoltaics — industrial revenue growth, and deeper market diversification into ASEAN and Belt‑and‑Road countries.