On Youth Day, a wave of fresh energy is sweeping through rural areas on the Chinese mainland. In a stirring call to action highlighted by Chinese President Xi Jinping in Qiushi Journal, young people are stepping up in key fields from scientific innovation to green development and social services.
One standout story is that of Wang Lingli, a college graduate born in the 1990s who defied the trend of chasing urban dreams. In 2015, she returned to her rural hometown in southwest China to take on the challenge of farm management.
Facing doubts from locals – some even questioned, "You went to university just to come back and farm?" – Wang didn’t relent. Leveraging advanced machinery and smart farming techniques, she transformed her cooperative from 3,000 mu to a sprawling 7,000 mu operation, boosting yields and uplifting over 2,000 households.
Her innovative journey earned her national recognition in Beijing ahead of International Labor Day, marking her as the first from her hometown to receive such an honor. Wang’s determination is emblematic of the new generation of "new farmers" who are revitalizing the countryside with modern ideas and technology.
As Han Wenxiu, executive deputy director of the Office of the Central Committee for Financial and Economic Affairs, remarks, over 12 million people are now venturing into rural areas to start businesses. This trend is reshaping not only agriculture but the very fabric of rural development on the Chinese mainland. 🚀🌱
Wang’s story is a powerful reminder that with passion, innovation, and persistence, youth can fuel transformative change in their communities. For those eager to make a mark, the call is clear: Embrace challenges and build a brighter future right at home.
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