Lishui's Jingning head on rural vitalization drive

Lan Jingfen gives an interview. [Photo/Tide News]

Lan Jingfen, a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress and head of the government of Jingning She autonomous county in Lishui, has highlighted the role of the "Thousand Villages Demonstration and Ten Thousand Villages Renovation" project in driving high-quality development and common prosperity.

As Zhejiang province advances its common prosperity demonstration zone, the county is applying lessons from the rural vitalization project to bridge urban-rural gaps, focusing on integrating the population, industries, and services to tackle challenges like resource dispersion and unequal access in mountainous areas.

Reforms in basic public services aim to help residents benefit from urban facilities while channeling policies and resources back to villages, such as through financial innovations that unlock the value of forest assets.

The county is utilizing its ecological strengths and She ethnic culture to translate natural advantages into economic growth.

To boost rural incomes, Jingning has developed specialty industries such as Huiming tea, which has doubled its output value to over 1 billion yuan ($145.66 million) in three years, lifting many farmers' earnings.

Partnerships with enterprises and retailers under the "Jingning 600" brand have also connected quality agricultural products with urban markets, ensuring sustainable income growth for villagers.