Ever wonder how ancient wisdom shapes modern economies? A 2,000-year-old Chinese philosophy—\"One doesn't have to follow the beaten path as long as he can benefit the people\"—is driving today's rural transformation. Take Beilangzhong Village, a once-sleepy Beijing suburb that’s now a buzzing business hub, thanks to its embrace of reform and innovation.
Gone are the days of relying on a single industry here. By diversifying its economy, the village has upgraded residents’ lives faster than a TikTok trend. Think boutique startups, tech-driven agriculture, and sustainable tourism—all proving that rural China isn’t just keeping up; it’s leading the charge!
CGTN’s Jia Jiabin and Aimara Gerdel of the Venezuelan Center for China Studies spotlight this metamorphosis. As Gerdel puts it: \"Beilangzhong’s story isn’t just local—it’s a blueprint for inclusive growth.\"
From ancient philosophy to 21st-century hustle, China’s reform playbook is rewriting rural futures. Ready to see the next chapter?
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