Imagine swapping city skylines for terraced fields and design apps for community maps. That’s exactly what Cheng Ju, a 1990s-born visionary from Hubei Province, did in 2014—trading her career as a designer in Guangzhou to revive her hometown of Dashi. Today, the once poverty-stricken village is a thriving hub of rural innovation, thanks to her leadership. 🚜✨
A Blueprint for Change
As Dashi’s Party secretary for eight years, Cheng mobilized locals to develop eco-tourism, modernize agriculture, and preserve cultural heritage. The results? Over 80% of villagers now work in tourism or high-tech farming, boosting incomes by 300% since 2015. Talk about a glow-up! 🌾💡
Youth Power Fuels Progress
Cheng isn’t alone—Dashi’s revitalization has become a magnet for young talent. Last year, four more officials born in the 1980s-90s joined the team, bringing fresh ideas in sustainable tech and digital marketing. Their playbook? TikTok-worthy cultural festivals and AI-driven crop monitoring. 📱🌾
This rural renaissance mirrors China’s broader push to empower villages through education, tech, and youth engagement. As Cheng puts it: \"Our roots hold the seeds of the future.\" 🌱
