The story begins in 2002 and spans a complete cycle of 20 years of changes in China's grassroots governance, county economy, urban development, officialdom ecology, and social structure.
2002-2008: Grassroots system reform, township mergers, tax and fee reforms, investment promotion boom
2009-2016: The outbreak of urbanization, the rise of real estate, park economy, project approval, petitions and stability maintenance, and the beginning of work style construction
2017-2024: Comprehensive and strict governance of the party, high-pressure anti-corruption, optimization of the business environment, reduction of burdens on the grassroots, rejuvenation of cadres, and digital governance
