Revitalizing villages by attracting young people

Huzhou, Zhejiang province, is where the idea that lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets first took root.

In March this year, China's first local regulation specifically designed to encourage young people to develop rural areas was enacted in Huzhou.

By integrating youth-driven rural development into local legal and planning frameworks, the regulation aims to address key challenges and inject fresh energy into rural revitalization.

Since the start of 2025, Huzhou has launched over 2,000 youth-led innovation projects across its rural areas.

These initiatives are giving rise to new business models and lifestyles, all driven by the creativity and ambition of young people.

From the digital nomad community — China's first comprehensive hub of its kind — nestled in the tea fields of Xilong township, Anji county of Huzhou, to a wide range of innovative projects that help boost local incomes, more and more young people in Huzhou are turning their dreams into reality among the green hills and clear waters.

Huzhou will continue to empower rural development through young talent, unlocking new growth drivers to help the youth tap their full potential. This influx of talent is reshaping urban-rural integration, offering a dynamic new vision of balanced growth.