China has 34 provincial-level administrative regions, who is the hardest to mess with?
It is the industrial handle, the national vegetable basket, the birthplace of Confucian culture, and the only war-ready province in China, with GDP occupying the top three in the country all year round, and is the only province in the world with all 41 major types of industries.
Perhaps this answer is beyond many people's expectations, after all, in everyone's impression, Shandong is like a simple old farmer, always silently bowing his head to farm, how can it be so powerful? So, what is the real Shandong like? Why is it one of the worst provinces in the country?
First, the industrial handle
Shandong is one of China's major industrial provinces, with a strong industrial base and strength, Shandong's total industrial output value has always ranked among the top three in the mainland, and it is the only province in the world with all 41 major industries.
From the traditional mining industry and manufacturing industry to the modern high-end equipment manufacturing, new energy and new materials, Shandong's industrial field is all-encompassing. This comprehensiveness not only provides a solid foundation for the stable growth of Shandong's economy, but also makes it resilient and adaptable in the face of a complex and changeable market environment.
Shandong Province is rich in mineral resources, providing sufficient raw materials for industrial development, and has discovered 147 kinds of gold ore reserves in the country, third in the world, and iron ore and coal reserves are also in the forefront of the national provinces.
Shandong's steel, coal, chemical and other industries were once the mainstay of the country's economic construction, and with technological transformation and transformation and upgrading, these industries have once again radiated vigor and vitality.
In the new era, Shandong has shown keen insight and strong innovation ability, and intelligent machine tools, industrial robots and other products have emerged in the domestic and foreign markets.
With the rapid rise of the new energy industry, breakthroughs have been made in theoretical research and practical application in the fields of solar energy, wind energy, hydrogen energy, etc., the new material industry is in the ascendant, and special metal materials, polymer materials and other products are promoting the new development of the manufacturing industry.
There are many hidden private enterprises in Shandong, such as Shandong Juli Rigging Company, which has produced a very difficult blocking cable used on warships and aircraft carriers, and a company that produces fishing rods has developed a new material carbon fiber that can be applied to new weapons.
The world's first quantum micro-nano satellite, the world's first 100,000-ton aquaculture ship, and the world's first deterministic network ...... In the land of Shandong, there are too many world's firsts, China's firsts.
Shandong is not only the industrial leader, but also the national vegetable basket.
Second, the national food basket
When it comes to Shandong, many people will think of Shandong's most representative delicacy pancake roll green onions, and some people will think of Zibo barbecue, which has swept the country in the past two years, but how many people know that Shandong is not only a large agricultural province, but also a "national vegetable basket"!
Shandong's most famous "vegetable basket" area must be Shouguang, as early as the 90s of the last century, Shou here was one step ahead of others to build a winter warming greenhouse, in the country to make a name, and then everywhere one step faster, the name of "vegetable capital" even spread to foreign countries.
Shouguang vegetables are famous for their high yield, many types and good quality, and so far, the land used to grow vegetables in Shouguang area has reached 600,000 acres, and tens of millions of tons of vegetables can be produced every year.
In addition to Shouguang, Cangshan and Anqiu in Shandong are also particularly famous vegetable production bases, and it is precisely because of their existence that the dining table of the Chinese people is more abundant, and they do not have to be limited to the season, and they can eat vegetables of all seasons anytime and anywhere.
Shandong is not only famous for vegetables, but also famous for fruits.
Shandong is the "national vegetable basket", is also a well-known seafood kingdom, more than 3,000 kilometers of coastline for the development of fishery in Shandong provides superior innate conditions, the progress of science and technology is to make Shandong form a complete aquatic product industrial chain, Shandong alone occupies 13% of the national aquatic market.
Although everyone often ridicules that among the four brothers in the four provinces of mountains and rivers, Henan is the one who grows grain, but in fact, Shandong's contribution to feeding the people of the whole country is also quite large, and it uses 6% of the country's arable land and 1% of grain resources to feed 8% of the Chinese.
Whether it is vegetables and fruits, grain, rice noodles, or aquatic products, Shandong has always been on the road of feeding the people and providing strong logistical support for the lives of the Chinese people.
Shandong has both internal and external cultivation, not only in agriculture and industry, but also in the profound cultural heritage is the only one in the country.
3. Profound cultural heritage
Shandong, this ancient and magical land, is inextricably linked with Confucian culture, it is not only the birthplace of Confucian culture, but also the cradle of Confucianism's thriving and inheritance for thousands of years.
Confucius, the founder of Confucianism, was born in Qufu, Shandong, and with his profound knowledge, noble character and profound wisdom, Confucius attracted many disciples to follow, and over time, Confucianism gradually took shape.
In Shandong, the inheritance of Confucian culture has never been interrupted, from the solemn sacrifice of the Confucian temple to the sound of the academies, from the folk moral norms to the official concept of governance, Confucianism has penetrated into all aspects of social life.
The Confucian Temple, Confucian Mansion and Confucian Forest in Qufu are not only witnesses of history, but also an important symbol of Confucian cultural inheritance.
Shandong's cultural heritage is profound, and the red culture is even more dazzling, and famous battles such as the Battle of Jinan and the Battle of Menglianggu have witnessed the great sacrifices and contributions made by the people of Shandong for the cause of liberation.
The last ration was used as military rations, the last piece of cloth was used as a military uniform, and the last son was sent to the battlefield.
In Shandong, there are many revolutionary sites and memorial venues, which preserve precious historical relics and materials, and have become an important place to inherit the red gene and carry forward the revolutionary spirit.
To this day, Shandong is still contributing to China's development, from industry to agriculture, from economy to culture, Shandong tells the world with a strong comprehensive strength: I am not easy to mess with!
And why many provinces are dependent on it, not only because of the strong comprehensive strength, but also because Shandong's transportation is very developed, whether it is ground transportation, air transportation, sea transportation, are very convenient, the transportation network extends in all directions makes Shandong an important transportation hub in China, playing a key role.
From the feudal dynasty thousands of years ago to the journey of the Anti-Japanese War a hundred years ago, and then to today's new era, Shandong has always stood in the land of China, with its indomitable spirit and profound cultural heritage, writing its own glorious chapter.
The author thinks
China cannot afford to lose Shandong, any more than the West cannot afford to lose Jerusalem.
Whether it is the cultural inheritance of the feudal dynasty, the heroic struggle of the Anti-Japanese War, or the pioneering and innovative in the new era, Shandong has always been a bright pearl on the land of China.
Shandong is indeed important, but all the provinces of China are as important as Shandong, they contribute to the prosperity of the country in their own ways and advantages, and it is the concerted efforts of these many provinces and cities that have created the great China that is now rich and prosperous.
Resources:
Ping An Xiangtan: May 23, 2024 "China's most difficult province to mess with: half of China depends on her, it's too shocking to read it"
In Pingrong Media: March 14, 2023 "Shandong's Confidence is in These "World's Firsts"