区域发展论坛 | 方明洋：三张产业名片推进南召高质量发展

Core Viewpoint - Nanzhao County is leveraging its rich natural and cultural resources to develop three key industries: calcium-based new materials, biomedicine, and cultural tourism, aiming for high-quality economic growth. Group 1: Calcium-Based New Materials Industry - Nanzhao is positioning itself as "China's Calcium Capital," with a goal to build a trillion-level industry base in calcium-based new materials [2][3]. - The county has significant resource reserves, being one of the four major heavy calcium carbonate bases in China, with a total resource reserve of 1 billion tons and an exploitable amount of 600 million tons, featuring a calcium carbonate content of 98% and whiteness between 92% and 95% [2][3]. - The industry has developed a complete value chain from mining to processing, attracting major companies like Three Trees and Nippon Paint, making it a competitive industrial cluster in Central China [3][4]. - Future plans include establishing a calcium-based new materials industrial park and a research institute, targeting a production value of 50 billion yuan by the end of the 14th Five-Year Plan [3][4]. Group 2: Biomedicine Industry - The biomedicine sector is focused on the "Great Health" strategy, integrating traditional Chinese medicine with modern technology, showcasing potential for upgrading from traditional medicinal materials to innovative products [4][5]. - Nanzhao has a rich history in cultivating traditional Chinese medicinal materials, with 210 out of 365 recorded medicinal plants found in the region, and a significant production of key species like magnolia and mountain cornel [4][5]. - The industry has established a complete supply chain from cultivation to bio-extraction, achieving an annual output value of 3 billion yuan, with plans to develop a trillion-level health industry cluster [5][6]. Group 3: Cultural Tourism Industry - Nanzhao is enhancing its cultural tourism sector by leveraging its historical and natural resources, aiming to create a new benchmark for cultural tourism integration in Southwest Henan [6][7]. - The county has a solid foundation for tourism, with numerous historical sites and natural attractions, making it a prime location for investment in the cultural tourism industry [6][7]. - Collaborative efforts with major tourism groups have led to the establishment of several national and provincial tourist attractions, enhancing the region's brand and market appeal [7][8].