Economic Development - Enshi Prefecture's GDP reached 769.91 billion yuan in the first half of the year, with a year-on-year growth of 6.3%, outperforming the provincial average in 13 key economic indicators [1] - The region aims to enhance its development capabilities, speed, quality, and sustainability, contributing to Hubei's strategic growth [1] Green Energy Initiatives - Tudianzi Village has become Hubei's first "green electricity village" with 100% clean energy supply, processing 3,850 tons of manure annually and generating 2 million kWh of electricity [2] - The village's clean energy initiative reduces carbon emissions by 12,000 tons per year and boosts local specialty industries by 8 million yuan [2] Green Finance and Industry - Enshi has launched GEP (Green Ecosystem Product) financial products, providing 15.2 million yuan in unsecured loans to seven local tea companies [3] - The region has established 11 national and provincial-level green factories, with energy consumption per unit of industrial output decreasing by 24.4% compared to the end of the 13th Five-Year Plan [3] Transportation Infrastructure - Enshi's international airport opened its first international route, with over 1.2 million passengers and 1,500 tons of cargo handled in the first half of the year [4][5] - The region is developing a comprehensive transportation hub, with multiple railway and highway projects underway to enhance connectivity [4][5] Trade and Export Growth - Enshi's foreign trade reached 4.31 billion yuan in the first half of the year, a 198.5% increase, with significant exports in tea and medicinal materials [6] - The region has established overseas warehouses and expanded its market reach, including the first entry of "Hedian Selenium Spring" into the U.S. market [6] Industrial Development - Enshi's wind farms generate over 800 million kWh annually, supporting the local AI computing center [7] - The region has introduced 296 projects related to its five leading industrial chains, with significant growth in the selenium and tea industries [8]

Core Insights - The "5·17" scientific selenium supplementation promotion event was held in Beijing, resulting in the signing of 8 procurement agreements totaling 183 million yuan [1] - Enshi Prefecture aims to establish itself as a national hub for the selenium industry, with significant advancements in selenium culture, industry, and technology [1] - The area dedicated to specialty bases in Enshi has exceeded 7 million acres, with 762 selenium processing enterprises and 377 high-tech companies involved in selenium [1] Industry Development - Enshi has established 5 national and 9 provincial scientific innovation platforms, contributing to the formulation of various national and industry standards [1] - The region has applied for 233 national invention patents and registered 299 selenium-related trademarks, along with 35 geographical indication trademarks [1] - The selenium-rich tea from Enshi is exported to over 20 countries, and the region's selenium-rich agricultural products have developed into a trillion-yuan industry cluster [1] Product Showcase - During the event, over 150 selenium products from more than 20 enterprises in Enshi were showcased, including selenium-rich tea, potatoes, rice, fruits, vegetables, and various functional products [2] - Enshi has successfully created over 50 selenium science education bases and distributed more than 100,000 selenium science promotional materials [2] - The cumulative outreach of selenium science promotion activities has reached over 20 million people through various exhibitions and online platforms [2]