中国第一个被撤销的省份，仅存3年就消失，省会如今沦为四线小城

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the historical context and reasons behind the dissolution of Pingyuan Province in China, which existed briefly from 1945 to 1952, and its subsequent integration into Shandong and Henan provinces [1][6]. Historical Context - Pingyuan Province was established after the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949, based on the administrative divisions of the former Henan Province, with Xinxiang as its capital [6]. - The province had a rich historical background, tracing back to the Warring States period and was named during the Japanese occupation in parts of China [4]. Administrative Changes - In November 1952, Pingyuan Province was officially dissolved, and its territories were redistributed to Shandong and Henan provinces, marking it as the first province to be removed from China's administrative map [2][6]. Economic Development - After the dissolution, Xinxiang City, which was the provincial capital, experienced significant agricultural growth, achieving a grain production of 47.06 million tons in 2019, an increase of 85,000 tons from 2018 [7]. - Xinxiang has also developed into an important industrial base in Central China, focusing on sectors like renewable energy and biomedicine, ranking third in technological innovation within Henan Province [7]. Reasons for Dissolution - The short existence of Pingyuan Province (only 7 years) contributed to its lack of economic development and regional identity, making it less viable as a standalone province [9]. - The absence of a strong economic center and the financial burden of developing the province further justified its dissolution, as the government prioritized other areas for investment [9]. - The geographical characteristics of Pingyuan Province, primarily flat land, limited its agricultural and economic diversity, which was not conducive to long-term growth [9].