Hometown of DeepSeek founder turns tourist hotspot, renovations paid by government

Hometown of DeepSeek founder turns tourist hotspot, renovations paid by government

Obscure village gets major makeover as official cash flows to fund tree planting, road widening, raft of demolitions to delight of locals.

DeepSeek Founder’s Village Turns Into Tourist Hotspot, Undergoes Rapid Transformation – The State

The village’s newfound popularity has prompted local authorities to invest in renovations, giving the village a fresh new look. A small, rural village in southern China has been transformed into a thriving tourist destination, thanks to its connection to the successful Chinese AI company, DeepSeek. The village’s claim to fame lies in being the hometown of DeepSeek’s founder, Liang Wenfeng. Born and raised in Milling village, Liang’s humble begin…