Buyers watch demos of fireworks by scanning a QR code with their mobile phones at a local firework company in Liuyang City, central China's Hunan Province, Jan. 6, 2025. Liuyang, a county-level city in Changsha, capital of central China's Hunan Province, is deemed the world's fireworks hub.

In recent years, the Liuyang fireworks industry continues to innovate and upgrade.

Key to the transformation was the adoption of fully automatic production lines, not only increasing production efficiency but also improving the safety and stability of the firework products.

Many companies here also incorporated modern technology and cultural elements into their products, creating impressive fireworks performances.

This industry has also drawn the attention of young entrepreneurs, who were captivated by the blending of cultural heritage and modern technology. Their fresh ideas also brought vitality into Liuyang's fireworks industry. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

This photo taken on Jan. 6, 2025 shows creative firework products of a local firework company in Liuyang City, central China's Hunan Province. Liuyang, a county-level city in Changsha, capital of central China's Hunan Province, is deemed the world's fireworks hub. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

Entrepreneurs Sun Zhuo (L) and his partner Li Dachao who were both born after 2000, discuss about the boxing of fireworks at a firework company in Liuyang City, central China's Hunan Province, Jan. 7, 2025. Liuyang, a county-level city in Changsha, capital of central China's Hunan Province, is deemed the world's fireworks hub. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

This photo taken on Dec. 28, 2024 shows people watching a firework show in Liuyang City, central China's Hunan Province. Liuyang, a county-level city in Changsha, capital of central China's Hunan Province, is deemed the world's fireworks hub. (Xinhua)

Staff members of a creative firework company design firework products in Liuyang City, central China's Hunan Province, Jan. 7, 2025. Liuyang, a county-level city in Changsha, capital of central China's Hunan Province, is deemed the world's fireworks hub. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

Entrepreneurs Wu Mingyang, Hu Yuyang, Sun Zhuo, Li Dachao (from L to R), who were all born after 2000, discuss about the design of fireworks at a firework company in Liuyang City, central China's Hunan Province, Jan. 7, 2025. Liuyang, a county-level city in Changsha, capital of central China's Hunan Province, is deemed the world's fireworks hub. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

This photo taken on Jan. 7, 2025 shows a monitor room to ensure production safety at a firework company in Liuyang City, central China's Hunan Province. Liuyang, a county-level city in Changsha, capital of central China's Hunan Province, is deemed the world's fireworks hub. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

A staff member of a creative firework company designs a firework product in Liuyang City, central China's Hunan Province, Jan. 7, 2025. Liuyang, a county-level city in Changsha, capital of central China's Hunan Province, is deemed the world's fireworks hub. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

A staff member of a local firework company introduces a drone which has the ability to carry fireworks in Liuyang City, central China's Hunan Province, Jan. 7, 2025. Liuyang, a county-level city in Changsha, capital of central China's Hunan Province, is deemed the world's fireworks hub. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

Entrepreneur Li Dachao designs a firework product in Liuyang City, central China's Hunan Province, Jan. 7, 2025. Liuyang, a county-level city in Changsha, capital of central China's Hunan Province, is deemed the world's fireworks hub. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

This photo taken on Jan. 7, 2025 shows auto boxing machines at a workshop of a local firework company in Liuyang City, central China's Hunan Province. Liuyang, a county-level city in Changsha, capital of central China's Hunan Province, is deemed the world's fireworks hub. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

This photo taken on Jan. 7, 2025 shows a production line at a workshop of a local firework company in Liuyang City, central China's Hunan Province. Liuyang, a county-level city in Changsha, capital of central China's Hunan Province, is deemed the world's fireworks hub. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

This drone photo taken on Jan. 7, 2025 shows citizens buying fireworks at a firework store near a square in Liuyang City, central China's Hunan Province. Liuyang, a county-level city in Changsha, capital of central China's Hunan Province, is deemed the world's fireworks hub. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

This photo taken on Jan. 7, 2025 shows a firework design system at a firework company in Liuyang City, central China's Hunan Province. Liuyang, a county-level city in Changsha, capital of central China's Hunan Province, is deemed the world's fireworks hub. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

This photo taken on Dec. 7, 2024 shows a show combined fireworks and drone performance in Liuyang City, central China's Hunan Province. Liuyang, a county-level city in Changsha, capital of central China's Hunan Province, is deemed the world's fireworks hub. (Xinhua)

This photo taken on Jan. 7, 2025 shows a workshop of a local firework company in Liuyang City, central China's Hunan Province. Liuyang, a county-level city in Changsha, capital of central China's Hunan Province, is deemed the world's fireworks hub. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)