China is accelerating its journey towards comprehensive rural revitalization, aiming to modernize agriculture and uplift rural communities. Following the declaration of victory against extreme poverty in 2021, the focus has shifted to sustaining and enhancing rural development as a key component of the nation’s great rejuvenation. 🌟
A cornerstone of this strategy is ensuring a stable and clean energy supply. In Jinzhai County, Anhui Province, the local government has made significant strides by installing 3KW distributed solar power for 7,803 impoverished households, 60KW solar plants for 218 villages, and 15,000KW solar plants for 23 towns. These initiatives have not only boosted incomes but also promoted the use of sustainable energy, drastically reducing the poverty incidence rate from 22.1% to a remarkable 0.31% between 2014 and 2019. ☀️💡
Beyond energy, fostering entrepreneurship in rural areas is a vital element of China's revitalization plan. In a collaborative effort between Guangdong and Guangxi Provinces, over 526 entrepreneurial leaders from Shanglin County were trained in Foshan’s Nanhai District. This empowerment has led to the establishment of small-scale industries and individual businesses, helping more than 5,087 people transition out of poverty. 🚀🏡
These initiatives highlight China’s commitment to creating sustainable and thriving rural communities through clean energy and entrepreneurial support, setting a powerful example for global rural development. 🌍✨
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