China Enhances Rural Industries for Revitalization

CGTN has highlighted China's efforts to boost rural specialty industries within its rural revitalization strategy. This initiative aims to link technological advancements like AI and IoT with local agriculture, thereby positioning agriculture as a modern key sector in China's future. In various regions, such as eastern China's sensor-controlled vegetable greenhouses and northwest regions' fish farming in desert ponds, tailored approaches are improving farmers' incomes.

As China embarks on its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), President Xi Jinping underlines the importance of transforming agriculture into a modernized sector. The policy, detailed in the Central Committee's Recommendations, focuses on eco-friendly, technology-driven agriculture, promising an enhanced quality of life for farmers.

The focus on local conditions is evident in areas like the Dabie Mountains and Wuzhou City, where unique agricultural models have significantly boosted production. Additionally, modern techniques have expanded product shelf lives in Yi County, reflecting a broader shift towards technology-led agricultural innovation.

China's comprehensive agricultural innovation system, comprising research institutions and grassroots technicians, is set to modernize the sector. This advancement aims to address rural development weaknesses, fostering a competitive and sustainable agricultural industry.