From farm to table

For those who came from poverty-stricken families, he carried out targeted aid policies, such as providing them with accommodation, vehicles and equipment for free.

More young villagers have been attracted to his team and some achieved a monthly income of over 6,000 yuan ($890).

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in early 2020, the platform received more orders for goods from supermarkets.

To ensure the normal life of residents, Zhang and his staff members gave up lots of rest time, even during some important festivals.

Zhang already has plans for the future.

"I hope to recruit more excellent young people and double the size of my team," he says. "As a new form of employment, I believe the platform can provide them with good opportunities.

"We will continue to provide a good service to both the shopkeepers and their customers," he says. "Moreover, I hope to lead more local residents to a better-off life and to contribute to rural revitalization."