China's rural vitalization: All about better lives for people | UnboxingChina

In Xishuangbanna, three Dai villages have found their own answer to rural vitalization. Villagers who once relied on rubber tapping and farming now run homestays, cafés and cultural businesses — building better lives through tourism. For grassroots official Wang Huaibing, success isn't just about higher incomes. It's about helping people build a better life together. That's what China's rural vitalization looks like. On July 15, mayors and city representatives from around the world will visit "Sanman" village as part of the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue · Xishuangbanna to see this transformation firsthand.