Helan Mountains
In the 21st century, Chinese authorities gave approval to the development of the eastern base of the Helan Mountains in Ningxia Hui autonomous region as an area for wine production. Several large Chinese wine companies including Changyu and Dynasty Wine have begun development in the western region of the province. Together they own 20,000 acres of land for wine plantations, while Dynasty has invested 100 million yuan into Ningxia. In addition, the major oil company China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation has founded a grape plantation near the Helan Mountains. The household appliance company Midea has also begun participating in Ningxia's wine industry.