Zhang Longqin

Zhang Longqin is a 57-year-old coffee maker from Lianshen Village in Liangping District, Chongqing. She has transformed her life and community by establishing a coffee shop in a former gypsum mine, which has been revitalized into a vibrant landscape featuring bamboo forests and wetlands. Her story exemplifies the successful integration of eco-friendly practices into local economies, showcasing the remarkable changes brought about by China's green transformation initiatives.