(250111) -- CHANGSHA, Jan. 11, 2025 (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. 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)