On Dec 12, Yonglian village in Zhangjiagang signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Tencent Group, aiming to pioneer the integration of digital technology into rural vitalization efforts. The partnership is intended to set a national benchmark for modernizing rural communities.
An aerial view of Yonglian village. [Photo/WeChat account: zhangjiagangfabu365]
Under the agreement, Yonglian village and Tencent will collaborate in key areas such as industrial development and public services, exploring innovative pathways to achieve rural vitalization and common prosperity.
In the industrial sector, Tencent will harness its expertise in artificial intelligence and big data to accelerate the digital transformation of Yonglian village's economy. A significant focus will be placed on the steel industry, where the partnership plans to establish a new digital framework, fostering new quality productive forces and advancing the village's transition into a zero-carbon steel hub.
On the public services front, the two sides aim to enhance cultural tourism, community healthcare, grocery retail, and digital services. These efforts are expected to improve residents' quality of life by introducing more convenient, tech-enabled solutions.
Over the past 50 years, Yonglian village has consistently explored innovative pathways toward rural development. It has forged a unique model where industrialization drives urbanization, paving the way for the fundamental modernization of agriculture and rural areas.