Core Viewpoint - The transformation of Xinhuang County from a traditional "border mining area" to a provincial-level chemical park in Hunan represents a new path for resource-based counties to innovate and develop through open cooperation [1][4]. Group 1: Industrial Development - Xinhuang County is strategically located at the border of Hunan and Guizhou, serving as a "bridgehead" for Hunan's connection to the new western land-sea corridor, with significant infrastructure such as the Xiangqian Railway and Huikong Expressway [1]. - The county has substantial mineral resources, including 450 million tons of barite, accounting for over 60% of the national reserves, and 900 million tons of potassium feldspar [1]. - The industrial history of Xinhuang dates back to the Ming and Qing dynasties, but since the 1990s, the region has faced challenges due to a resource curse and inefficient industrial practices [1]. Group 2: Strategic Initiatives - In 2016, Xinhuang's industrial development zone was upgraded to a provincial-level industrial concentration area, adopting a "technology-driven chain" strategy in collaboration with Central South University [2]. - The establishment of the Xinhuang Barite Industry Development Promotion Center aims to tackle technical challenges and shift from a single chemical focus to innovation-driven development [2]. - By 2023, the establishment of the Hunan provincial chemical park has energized Xinhuang's industrial development, focusing on high-end industries and deepening the value chain in the barium salt manufacturing sector [2][3]. Group 3: Economic Growth and Collaboration - In 2024, Xinhuang's industrial development zone is projected to achieve a 15.6% growth in industrial added value, with significant increases in tax revenue and foreign investment [3]. - Xinhuang and Guizhou's Daluo have initiated cross-border economic cooperation, focusing on new energy and lithium battery recycling, creating a closed-loop industry chain [3]. - The two regions have established a regular consultation mechanism, enhancing infrastructure connectivity and collaborative industrial development in high-value sectors [3][4].