This book focuses on county governance and development in Zhejiang Province, exploring the theoretical logic, practical context, and typical models of county governance under the guidance of Xi Jinping's important insights on county governance and development. By analyzing seven representative county (city) models—Yiwu, Jiashan, Deqing, Xinchang, Haining, Longgang, and Anji—it dissects how Zhejiang's counties leverage their unique advantages to promote high - quality development through reforms in commerce, integration with national strategies, digital empowerment, technological innovation, market - oriented factors, township - to - city transition, and ecological civilization construction. The book provides valuable references for policymakers, researchers, and practitioners engaged in county governance, regional development, and public administration across the country.

Sheng Shihao is a Professor of Economics (Ph.D.), specializing in industrial economics, science and technology innovation policy, regional development, and public governance. He serves as Deputy Director of the Academic Committee of the Zhejiang Provincial Government Advisory Commission and holds several national academic positions.

He has published over 100 papers in leading journals such as China Soft Science and Innovation: Management, Policy & Practice, and authored or edited multiple books on regional development and industrial clusters. His research has received wide recognition, earning several First and Second Prizes for Outstanding Achievements from the Ministry of Science and Technology, the National Development and Reform Commission, and the Zhejiang Provincial Government.