Why are there so many Henan people in Shantou?

There are many Henan people in Shantou for the following reasons:

1. Historical reasons: Shantou and Henan have a long history of population mobility. In the past decades, Shantou, as a special economic zone in China, has attracted a large number of migrants, including Henan immigrants.

2. Geographical location: Shantou is close to Henan with convenient transportation, so it is easier for Henan people to go to Shantou to find jobs or life opportunities.

3. Economic development: Shantou, as a special economic zone, enjoys rapid economic development, providing more employment opportunities for migrants. As a populous province, Henan is rich in labor resources, so Shantou is more attractive to Henan people.

4. Cultural factors: Shantou and Henan have certain cultural similarities, such as Chaoshan culture and Central Plains culture, which make Henan people better adapt to the local living environment in Shantou.

In a word, there are many Henan people in Shantou because of the comprehensive effect of many factors such as the close geographical location, rapid economic development and similar cultural factors.