Economic Transformation and Development of Suyang

Historical Background

• Suyang is one of the poorest cities in Jiangsu.
• It has a nearly 400-year history of tree planting.
• Since the 1980s, plant cultivation has become popular among villagers, spawning a drug production industry.

Transportation and Market Challenges

• Poor transportation affects market expansion.
• Initially, villagers transported plants by bicycle and train.

Impact of the Internet and E-commerce

• Starting in 2000, villagers began selling plants online.
• E-commerce became an important means of market expansion.
• The internet provided farmers with access to markets.
• Rural women and the elderly could also participate in the e-commerce industry.

Return of Young People and Entrepreneurship

• Young people return home to start businesses, addressing the issue of rural left-behind.
• They value family while developing their careers.

Economic Achievements

• Villagers' living standards have improved, with savings, houses, and cars.

Government Support and Participation

• The government supports the development of specialized products and infrastructure improvement.
• Coordinates mobile companies to lay networks and consolidates courier resources.

E-commerce Loans and Support Platforms

• E-commerce loans help farmers start businesses.
• The Xingnong Poverty Alleviation Platform was launched in 2017, providing traffic resources.
• The "Village Broadcast Program" aims to train grassroots broadcasters to increase income.

Suyang's Floriculture Economy

• Hosting the Floriculture Festival to promote the development of the floriculture economy.