Luoyang, Kaifeng and Xinxiang in Henan Province were identified as large cities
Reporters learned from the press conference of the Information Office of the People’s Government of Henan Province that the “Zhengzhou Metropolitan Area Development Plan” received a reply from the National Development and Reform Commission and was officially issued. The integrated high-quality development of the metropolitan area was accelerated, and the integration of Zhengzhou and Kaifeng was comprehensively promoted.
Zhengzhou has entered the ranks of megacities, Luoyang, Kaifeng and Xinxiang have been identified as large cities, and the construction of Luoyang as a sub-central city of the Central Plains Urban Agglomeration has been accelerated. The urbanization construction with county towns as important carriers and the “three reforms” in counties have been deepened, and the relocation of 300,000 residents in the Yellow River floodplain has been successfully completed.
The main engine status of economic construction of 184 development zones has continued to strengthen, of which 19 have industrial revenues exceeding 40 billion yuan, and 3 have exceeded 100 billion yuan. The added value of industrial enterprises above designated size accounts for more than 60% of the province, the proportion of operating income accounts for more than 70% of the province, and the contribution rate to the province’s industrial growth exceeds 80%.