E-commerce begins to transform rural China

BEIJING - Every day, Chen Yandong handles dozens of packages for the residents of Gaozhai village in Northwest China's Gansu province. They range from appliances such as refrigerators and air conditioners to daily necessities like razors and toothpaste. Chen is amazed by how residents of the remote village make the most of their internet connections to add convenience to their lives.

"People are happy to get access to good prices and quality products from online vendors," Chen said.

E-commerce is helping revitalize China's rural villages, home to half of the country's population. It has also emerged as a new growth driver for consumer spending in the world's second largest economy.