★ Supported by extensive field research, this book provides an in-depth analysis of China’s rural revitalization efforts.
★ It presents an authentic portrayal of China’s rural realities, featuring numerous development case studies, blending professionalism with storytelling.
★ Offers readers a profound perspective on rural revitalization, helping them understand the complex dynamics of urban-rural development in China and providing references for similar contexts.
★ Also encourages reflection on social development and the relationship between urban and rural areas.

​​This series consists of 2 books:​​
"Echoes of the Village: A Chronicle of Rural China's Transformation"
"On the Land: The Real Path of Rural Revitalization"

This book is the result of the author’s over three years of fieldwork and in-depth research on China’s rural revitalization and county-level economic development. Focusing on rural revitalization, it explores multiple levels—county, town, and village—including the critical role of grassroots leadership, the challenges and opportunities faced by towns in balancing urban and rural dynamics, and discussions on rural industrial development and talent cultivation. It presents real, diverse case studies from villages and counties.
The book’s strength lies in its integration of theory and practice, using firsthand materials and examples to illustrate the complexity and diversity of rural revitalization. Readers can gain a clear understanding of the current realities and future directions of rural revitalization, providing insights into solving rural development challenges.

Liu Zi​​ (real name: Liu Ruimin)

Liu Zi is a columnist, scholar in rural revitalization and county-level economics, and the founder of the "Rural Builders’ Salon." Having worked in advertising, financial PR, real estate, and finance, he "traveled the world before returning to his roots," shifting his focus to rural research and writing in 2019. He has published over 3 million words of articles on rural observations, humanistic economics, and entrepreneur studies on platforms such as the influential financial media platform Qin Shuo’s Circle of Friendsand the First Financial Research Institute. He is also the author of "Renewal: Liu Yonghao and the 40-Year Journey of New Hope".

Chapter 1: County • City
01 Rural Revitalization Begins with the County Party Secretary’s Vision / 001
02 A Small Northern County Town and China’s Destiny / 001
03 What New Tricks Can a Poor Mountainous County Play? / 001
04 Small Rural Matters in Metropolitan Beijing / 001
05 Shanghai in a Single Village / 001
06 The Shanghai Vegetable Farming Story / 001
07 Establishing a University in a County: A Key to Solving China’s Internal Challenges / 001
08 Do You Really Understand County-Level Urbanization? / 001

Chapter 2: Town • Township
09 Even Small-Town Youth Deserve a Springtime
10 Another Fate for Rural China
11 The Call of Distant Mountains
12 Why Is It So Hard for Chinese Farmers to Get Rich?
13 My Rural Arts Endeavors
14 What Will the "Desired Life" Be Like in the Future?
15 Rural Revitalization in the Post-Pandemic Era
16 Do Architects Still Have a Future?
17 Do You Really Understand China’s Urban-Rural Contradictions?

Chapter 3: Village • Countryside
18 The Awakening of the Countryside
19 The Ideal Village Under the Moonlight
20 The Story of Xuling
21 The Afterglow of Collectivism
22 A Stone Soup Village: Cangjia Chong
23 Sing a Village Song for You
24 Is There Still a Future in Agriculture?
25 The Transformation of a Contractor
26 The King of Seven Acres
27 Do You Really Understand Rural Revitalization?