From the classroom to the fields, law professor Zhang Xia has dedicated herself to empowering rural communities by spreading legal knowledge and fostering self-governance. For Professor Zhang, this is the key to unlocking the potential of rural development.

We present our new series, "New Farmers," which follows five individuals leading the charge in rural revitalization and empowering China's rural communities. In our first episode, we explore Professor Zhang Xia's journey and her unique connection with the village of Damao.