While firecrackers echoed through Duan Village’s lunar new year celebrations, another kind of boom was transforming this Shanxi Province community – a green economic revolution powering China’s rural revitalization.
From Mountain Village to Model Community
Duan’s 1,000+ residents now enjoy paved roads, modern utilities, and solar panels glinting between traditional courtyard homes. Their secret? A thriving sheep farm (¥500k revenue in 2025 💰) paired with a community solar station adding ¥400k to local coffers last year.
"We’ve got tap water, senior centers with chess boards, and dumplings that taste better when you’re prosperous," laughs villager Cai Wenming – embodying China’s push to bridge urban-rural divides.
The Bigger Picture: 15th Five-Year Plan Priorities
As February’s landmark "No. 1 central document" outlines, 2026 kicks off aggressive new targets:
📈 Scaling green energy-agriculture combos nationwide
🌾 Developing 2-3 specialized industries per county
💡 Linking 75% of rural households to modern cooperatives
With 832 former poverty counties already generating ¥1.7 trillion through localized industries, officials like Han Wenxiu emphasize: "This isn’t just about income – it’s building climate-resilient communities."
What’s Next? 👀
All eyes turn to March’s Two Sessions political meetings, where rural tech investments and sustainable development incentives are expected to dominate discussions. For villages like Duan, the future looks bright – both literally and figuratively.
