Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that Shantou is leveraging environmental improvements to transform its economy, addressing long-standing issues related to its image and creating a pathway for economic development through a beautiful environment [1][2]. - Shantou has mobilized 59,000 party members for community engagement, resulting in the planting of 1.52 million trees and the establishment of 10 rural revitalization demonstration areas covering 942 square kilometers [1]. - The city has implemented a series of initiatives, including the "晒账亮诺" (Accountability) and "遍访计划" (Visitation Plan), to enhance local governance and community involvement in environmental and economic development [1]. Group 2 - Shantou has invested 1.8 billion yuan in public projects, creating high-quality benchmark projects that have significantly improved urban and rural landscapes, including the Red Bay cultural tourism demonstration belt and the Changsha Bay service area [2]. - The integration of tourism and local economy has led to a 90% increase in collective operating income for surrounding villages, with the Changsha Bay area attracting over 90,000 daily visitors [2]. - The city has seen a 12% increase in new market entities and a 76% rise in newly established enterprises in 2024, leading the province in both categories, while also achieving the highest growth in per capita disposable income [2]. Group 3 - The improved environment has enhanced public satisfaction and increased income for residents, with policies encouraging youth to return and engage in rural entrepreneurship, particularly in e-commerce and light tourism [3].