Qingtian people return with wealth of experience

"We now have a steady stream of visitors interested in agritourism and educational travel. Last July, I hosted over 1,000 visitors from more than 40 countries," she said.

Yang also harbors ambitions for her business achievements in China to inspire the next generation of overseas Chinese to return. "We need to attract more tourists and build a robust tourism industry. If the business prospers, it could prompt a wave of overseas Chinese to return in the future," she said.

Apart from facilitating the entry of foreign products into China and developing industries, Qingtian's overseas community is helping Chinese products reach global markets.

"Some Chinese companies, despite now having strong professional capabilities, lack channels to expand globally. Qingtian's extensive overseas Chinese network can help bridge this gap," said Sun from the development center. "Baijiu enterprises from Guizhou, for instance, are eager to partner with us to market their spirits internationally. Additionally, by using the over 20,000 Qingtian overseas Chinese-operated restaurants abroad, we are actively promoting the export of agricultural products."