Guanshan town. [Photo/WeChat account of Yangquan culture and tourism bureau]

Guanshan and Suohuang in Yangquan, North China's Shanxi province, have been selected for the Digital Rural Pilot Program. The initiative aims to develop smart agriculture and create new digital governance models.

Suohuang town. [Photo/WeChat account of Yangquan culture and tourism bureau]

The next step involves implementing the pilot program, with efforts tailored to each town's unique conditions and challenges.

Local officials plan to use digital technologies to address pressing community concerns, enhancing the role of digital rural development in promoting urban-rural integration and supporting agricultural prosperity. By aligning with the region's specific needs, the program aims to ensure effective and impactful outcomes.