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When U.S. professor Timothy Burns arrived in China’s historic Henan Province, he expected ancient pagodas—but discovered a vibrant mix of tradition and futuristic innovation.
Known as the cradle of Chinese civilization, Henan’s 3,000-year legacy as a dynastic hub and birthplace of inventions like papermaking left Burns in awe. But it was the quiet hum of electric bikes zipping through modern streets that truly caught his attention.
\"Chinese people ride these like they’re in a sci-fi movie,\" laughed Burns, comparing them to gas-guzzling U.S. motorcycles. His biggest takeaway? China’s rapid leap into AI-driven green energy: \"They’re building tomorrow’s solutions today.\"
\"I congratulate China on leading the new energy race—it’s like watching the four great inventions reborn,\" he told locals.
From ancient compasses to AI-powered bikes, Burns’ journey proves innovation never left Henan—it just got a 21st-century upgrade.
