S50 TUESDAY MAY 17, 2005 CHINA DAILY presents huge business potential

With a per capita gross domestic City to be core of thriving product of US$2,350, Zhengzhou ranks 12th among all the provincial economic circle in the region capitals in the country.

By He Jie and Zhang Yu’an of modern tertiary industry and a Ancient capital model of modern agriculture. With a long history and splendid In realizing its goal, Zhengzhou culture, Zhengzhou is a well-known Zhengzhou, capital city of Central enjoys abundant advantages. national historic and cultural city ap- China’s Province, is vowing Dubbed “thoroughfare for 10 proved by the State Council and one to play an important role in the rise provinces,” Zhengzhou is a key of China’s eight ancient capitals. The of the Central China region. trade and commerce city and an city is a member of the world union The State Council, China’s important central city for the New of historic capitals. cabinet, has positioned Zhengzhou Eurasia Bridge. Zhengzhou has the 8,000-year- as a key city in the Central China At the same time, the country’s gi- old Relics and the region, according to sources in the gantic “West-East Gas Pipeline” and 5,000-year-old Yangshao Culture Zhengzhou municipal government. “South-North Water Diversifi cation” Relics and the Longshan Culture The Henan provincial government projects go through the city. Relics. As early as 3,600 years ago, has decided to make Zhengzhou the Currently, Zhengzhou exercises the (1600 BC-1100 core of a city-group in the province. jurisdiction over six districts, fi ve BC) chose the place as its capital The city group will cover quite a few cities, one county and three national- and since then, Zhengzhou was the medium-sized cities in an area with level development zones. capital city for fi ve dynasties. a radius of 200 kilometres. The city has a total area of 7,446.2 Currently, Zhengzhou has 137 With Zhengzhou playing the lead- square kilometres, of which 1,010.3 sites of historical importance un- der national- and provincial-level protection. The Songshan Scenic Area includes the famous spots of Shao- lin Temple, Zhongyue Temple, Songyang Academy, World Geology Park and the National Forest Park. Other famous scenic spots include the beautiful view of the Yellow Riv- er, the Imperial Mausoleum of the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127), the Grotto Temple of the Northern Wei Dynasty (386-534), Millionaire A night view of the Erqi Square, a commercial centre in Zhengzhou. Kang’s Manor, the Native Place of Yellow Emperor Xuanyuan, and the Highway, the No 310 State Highway, people and Internet users reached world coach association in 2002. New China in 1949 and the annual Native Place of Du Fu, a great poet Beijing-Zhuhai Expressway and 452,000 at the end of last year. Zhengzhou Nissan, a Sino-Japa- trading volume of the exchange ex- of the Tang Dynasty (618-907). Lianyungang-Huo’erguosi Express- nese auto joint venture, produces ceeded 1 trillion yuan (US$120.91 way. Zhengzhou is one of the seven Modern trading centre Paladin SUVs (sports utility vehi- billion). The trading of wheat and Highly-effi cient hub largest highway transport hubs in Zhengzhou is China’s important cles) which have been well received cotton has a strong impact on the The Zhengzhou Marshalling Yard is the largest of its kind in Asia. Zhengzhou is also a hub for the the country. industrial base for non-ferrous metal, in the market. world market. country’s rail, highway and air trans- Zhengzhou Internation- food, large-sized passenger bus pro- Zhengzhou also has a well-de- Zhengzhou also has a brisk fi nan- ing role, the Central Plain group of square kilometres are urban areas. portation. The country’s two railway al Airport, a 4E airport, has fl ight duction, coal, building and refrac- veloped fast-food industry, with cial service network and all domestic cities will form an economic circle to The city has a total population of 7.08 trunk lines, Beijing-Guangzhou services to more than 30 large- and tory materials as well as textiles. “Sanquan” and “Sinian” the leading banks have branches in the city. accelerate their development by mak- million, with 4.111 million living in and Lianyungang-Lanzhou, meet medium-sized cities in the country; The Henan Branch of China food processors. Instant frozen food Zhengzhou has become a hot ing full use of their advantages. urban areas. in Zhengzhou which has the largest as well as international air links. Aluminum Shareholding Co Ltd produced by Zhengzhou enterprises place for overseas investment. To Zhengzhou, therefore, has de- Zhengzhou is also one of China’s marshalling yard in Asia. The Zhengzhou Cyber Port is and China Great Wall Aluminum command 40 per cent of the total date, companies from more than signed a strategic goal to optimize famous cities with a long history and Zhengzhou East Station is the among the best in the country in Company are large aluminum smelt- market share in the country. 40 countries and regions have es- agriculture, enhance its manufac- rich cultural heritage, a nationally- country’s largest odd cargo transit terms of posts and telecommuni- ing complexes with their production There are 359 markets in tablished 2,616 enterprises; and 16 turing and processing industry and acclaimed clean city, an excellent shipment station while Zhengzhou cation business volumes. In 2004, of aluminum oxide accounting for Zhengzhou involved in the trading ventures have been founded by the develop its tertiary industry through tourism destination, and advanced Station is one of the country’s larg- revenues from posts and telecommu- about half of the country’s total. of various commodities and 21 of world’s top 500 companies. opening even wider to the outside in science and technology develop- est railway passenger stations. nications reached 8.18 billion yuan Zhengzhou Yutong Coach Man- the markets have seen their annual In the 2003 China Investment world and vigorously develop non- ment. A total of 18 trunk-line highways (US$989.11 million). Mobile phone ufacturing Co Ltd is Asia’s largest trading value surpass 1 billion yuan Environment Report released by governmental businesses. In 2004, Zhengzhou notched up form a well-developed highway subscribers in the city reached 2.88 coach manufacturer equipped with (US$120.91 million) each. the World Bank, Zhengzhou came The purpose is to gradually 137.5 billion yuan (US$16.62 billion) network linking Zhengzhou with million while fi xed line telephone us- state-of-the-art technology. The Zhengzhou Commodity Ex- out top among all the large- and develop Zhengzhou into a base of in total output value, an increase of other parts of the country. The ers were 2.07 million. In Zhengzhou, company was awarded the title of change is the first futures market medium-sized cities in Central and modern manufacturing, a centre 15.5 per cent over the previous year. highways include the No 107 State there are 70 telephone sets per 100 best coach manufacturer by the established since the founding of West China. Priority fi elds Projects seeking partners 1. Zhengzhou Conference & of garment materials and decora- output of 150,000 tons Exhibition Hotel tion fabrics. Its “Xiongdi” (Brother) Profile: Henan Mingtai Alumi- for investment Profile: Zhengzhou Conference brand products are recognized as num Co Ltd is constructing, with & Exhibition Hotel is a multi-func- “Henan’s Famous Brand Products” self-raised funds, a hot continuous tion structure with facilities for and well received by clients at home rolling production line of alumi- By Lao Zhang also give strong support to the devel- businesses, offi ces, restaurants and and abroad. num alloy with an annual output opment of aluminum processing. multi-media communication. The Total Investment: US$21.04 mil- of 150,000 tons. Construction of the Food industry is a newly-devel- 280-metre-tall building is designed lion project is designed to satisfy market Zhengzhou, capital city of Cen- oped sector which makes good use to have a total construction area of Type of co-operation: Joint ven- needs and replace the imports of tral China’s Henan Province, is of the rich resources in the province 160,000 square metres. Zhengzhou, ture high-quality aluminum plates and determined to develop into a base as Henan is one of the largest agri- capital city of Henan Province, is Chinese partner: Zhengzhou No. strips such as easy-pull can, wall pan- for modern manufacturing indus- cultural producers in the country. one of the most dynamic cities and 1 Cotton Co Ltd els and PS panels. When completed, try, a centre for modern tertiary The city welcomes domestic and one of the largest commodity trad- Tel: 0086-371-67632868 the project is expected to have an industry and a model of modern overseas investors to invest in beer ing centres in Central China. More 4. Construction project of Songshan annual production of 150,000 tons, agriculture. and instant-frozen-food sectors. than 10,000 domestic and overseas Shaolin Scenic Spot worth 2.7 billion yuan (US$326.48 Zhengzhou enjoys many advan- Efforts will also be made to sup- trading companies have set up rep- Profile: Located at the foot of million). With a total investment tages in realizing its goal. For in- port the development of electronic resentative offi ces or established op- the Songshan Mountain in Central of US$45 million, the project is stance, it plays a leading role among information, bio-engineering and An assembly line at the Zhengzhou Yutong Coach Manufacturing Co Ltd. erations in Zhengzhou. In particular, China, Shaolin Temple was built projected to have an internal return the cities in the central part of Henan new materials projects. Henan is rich in tourism resources in the 19th year of Taihe (495) in rate of 12.5 per cent, pre-tax profi t Province, holds a strategic position which attract numerous domestic Northern Wei Dynasty (386-534). rate of 15 per cent and profi t rate of in the rise of Central China and links Tertiary industry Mountain, the Yellow River, and rich completed projects. and overseas tourists each year. All An ancient temple with more than 10 per cent. the coastal areas in East China with Zhengzhou has pledged to make ancient relics in the neighbouring cit- Zhengzhou will attract more these provide the hotel industry with 1,000 years of history, Shaolin Tem- Type of co-operation: Joint ven- the heartland of West China as full use of its geographical advan- ies of and Kaifeng. overseas investment to the sectors of enormous opportunities. However, ple is the cradle of Shaolin Wushu ture or co-operation industries in East China gradually tages to vigorously develop modern Although extremely rich in tour- electricity supply, waste water treat- Zhengzhou is short of high-grade (martial art). There is a saying that Chinese partner: Henan Mingtai shift to the west. tertiary industry. The city has more ism resources, Zhengzhou still has ment, garbage treatment, household hotel guest rooms to meet the market goes: “Chinese kungfu excels in the Aluminum Co Ltd Under such conditions, Zhengzhou than 500 logistics enterprises which a lot to do to improve its service gas supply, central heating, heat-elec- demand. Therefore, the project is ex- world while all kungfu under the Tel: 0086-371-64234256 has drafted a blueprint to vigorously need improvement and restructur- facilities, better develop tourism re- tricity joint production, public park- pected to have a bright future. With a sun comes from Shaolin.” Since 6. Reconstruction of villages in develop the following sectors: ing; and plans to set up three logistics sources and build complete tourism ing lots and public utilities. projected profi t ratio of 12 per cent, China adopted its opening up and the city zones and 11 logistics centres. and service networks, which create the project is expected to recover all reform policies in the late 1970s, the Profi le: Nine villages in the Jinshui New-type industry To meet the needs of the rapid abundant business opportunities Modern agriculture investment in 12 years. number of domestic and overseas District are surrounded by urban Zhengzhou has chosen automo- development of the convention and for investors. As the capital of a large agricul- Total investment: US$230 mil- tourists coming to visit Shaolin areas due to rapid expansion of tive, aluminum processing and food exhibition businesses, Zhengzhou ture province, Zhengzhou hopes to lion Temple has been on the rise. Shao- Zhengzhou city. To further acceler- sectors as its pillar industries in its will build a 210,000-square-metre Urban development be a role model in the development of Type of co-operation: Joint ven- lin Temple each year receives more ate the pace of urban development development. Currently, it has four convention and exhibition centre Zhengzhou’s urban areas have modern, highly-effi cient agriculture ture, co-operation or wholly-owned than 2 million tourists, of whom and expand the area of the capital major automotive manufacturing and a convention and exhibition been developing very fast in recent in its suburbs. enterprises. 40,000 visitors are from abroad. To city of Henan Province, Zhengzhou companies – Zhengzhou Yutong, hotel with a fl oor space of 160,000 years. As a result, the city government Chinese partner: Zhengdong New better protect the ancient temple and has listed the nine villages as a key Zhengzhou Nissan, Shaolin and square metres, which creates great However, it is not enough to rely pays great attention to upgrading District Administrative Committee provide better services to tourists, a reconstruction project. The Jinshui Hongyu. The city government business potential for investors. only on itself to develop infrastruc- its traditional agricultural produc- Tel: 0086-371-67179819 number of projects will be built in the District Committee of the Commu- hopes to localize the production of ture facilities covering a total area of tion and to developing a modern, 0086-371-67179822 area. They include: renovation of the nist Party of China and the Jinshui auto spare parts so as to support Culture and tourism 300 square kilometres. highly-efficient agriculture sector 0086-371-67179823 areas surrounding the Pagoda Forest Government have pledged to offer the growth of auto makers; and A cradle of Chinese civilization, Therefore, Zhengzhou welcomes through foreign advanced technol- 0086-371-67179928 and the Art Museum of Ancient Pa- quality services, preferential treat- has established an auto spare parts Zhengzhou is the sacred place where domestic and overseas investors not ogy and funds. 2. Thermal Power Plant of godas, Ganlu Chan Garden, South ment and sound investment climate industrial park to attract domestic descendants of the Chinese nation only to participate in the construc- Zhengdong New District Garden, Twin-Pagoda Garden, for investors to reconstruct the and overseas investment. trace their origins. tion of new facilities, but also to Zhengdong New District Profi le: The Thermal Power Plant Wulin Garden and landscapes. villages. In the meantime, Zhengzhou will Scenic spots include Songshan be involved in the management of Designed by a world renowned of Zhengdong New District, an aux- Total investment: US$20 million Total investment: To be negoti- planning expert, Zhengdong New iliary infrastructure-facilities project Type of co-operation: Joint ven- ated District has a planned area of 150 in the district, is designed to meet the ture Type of co-operation: Joint ven- square kilometres in the long-range district’s needs for heat and electric- Chinese partner: Shaolin Tourism ture, co-operation or wholly-owned plan while the near-term plan will ity when completed. The project Development Co Ltd enterprises cover a land area of 45 square kilo- is also expected to help improve Tel: 0086-371-62887139 Chinese partner: metres. the air quality and environment of 5. Hot continuous rolling production Investment Promotion Bureau Construction and development Zhengzhou, therefore improving line of aluminum alloy with an annual Tel: 0086-371-63526298 of the Zhengdong New District is people’s life. The project has a de- an important move by Henan Prov- signed capacity of 1,000 megawatts ince and Zhengzhou city to develop and the fi rst phase will have two 200- Zhengzhou into a regional central megawatt generators. city of the country. Total investment: US$246.65 The new district is divided into million the Central Business District, the Type of co-operation: Joint ven- Dragon Lake (Longhu) District, ture Office and Logistics District and Chinese partner: Zhengzhou Economic & Technological Devel- Thermal Power Corp opment District. Tel: 0086-371-68982308 To date, a total of 11.6 billion yuan 3. Technical renovation of (US$1.4 billion) has been invested in production lines of high-emulation the new district. chemical fi bre garment materials Zhengdong New District Admin- Profi le: The project is designed istrative Committee welcomes do- to meet the market demand for mestic and overseas investors to be high-grade textile products in the actively involved in the construction international market. With novel of projects in the new district. design and fi ne selection of materi- To woo overseas investment, als, the project will produce high Zhengzhou has promulgated a value-added products. Zhengzhou series of preferential treatment No 1 Cotton Co Ltd is a large enter- The Songshan Mountain is one of the fi ve sacred mountains in China. policies. prise specialized in the production Shaolin Temple is the cradle of Shaolin Wushu (martial art).

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