Coffee sellers discover opportunity, sense of community in a small Zhejiang village

"We used to live in Hunan, and now starting a business here allows me and my family to live and work together, something that is hard to achieve elsewhere," Xie stated.

Xie is just one of the young entrepreneurs who are trying their luck in Zhoushan thanks to a favorable local policy to support establishments of cultural and dining businesses.

Luxiaxu village is dubbed "an entrepreneurial park without walls", offering policy support such as low rent, renovation subsidies, guaranteed loans with interest subsidies, and talent housing guarantees for aspiring entrepreneurs. Currently, it hosts 50 diverse shops, including nearly 10 village cafes, employing over 100 locals.

"Our annual revenue stays stable, reflecting a positive trend in this rural business mode. We manage to earn slightly more than in a traditional job, enjoying greater freedom and a stronger sense of community," Xie said.