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Qianshan in Anhui province was one of the poorest areas of China just a decade ago. Today, however, it has become a model of nationwide rural renewal, showing how targeted development can transform the lives of entire communities.
The region's transformation is the result of extensive investment in infrastructure, agriculture and tourism. Residents who once struggled with poverty are now benefiting from new job opportunities and improved living conditions.
Qianshan has thus become a symbol of China's rural revitalisation strategy, inspiring other regions of the country.