Employees of a rice noodle processing workshop dry rice noodles. [Photo/Tide News]

Employees at a rice noodle processing workshop in Jindian village, Baita town of Xianju county, Taizhou, East China's Zhejiang province, busily drying rice noodles on Aug 25.

In recent years, Jindian has expanded its traditional rice noodle production by developing cooperative-based operations. Using a model that links local cooperatives with households, the village has strengthened this industry while promoting sustainable practices.

This approach has helped many residents, especially those living in the countryside, to find stable work and entrepreneurial opportunities close to home.