Featured in the documentary series "Diaries of Taiwan Youth", Hand Show High Bakery is transforming lives in the southern Greater Bay Area. Founder Zheng Zhiyuan, a young entrepreneur from the Taiwan region, moved to Shenzhen on the Chinese mainland to help in his uncle\u0019s restaurant. Today, his bakery is staffed entirely by people with disabilities.
Empowering Through Inclusion
With support from local governments in Guangdong Province, Hong Kong, and Macao, Zheng has created more than 20 jobs that give employees practical skills, steady income, and a sense of purpose. \u001cI want everyone on our team to feel independent and valued,\u001d he says, highlighting the power of small businesses to drive social progress.
Growing Impact
Since opening in early 2023, Hand Show High Bakery has sold over 5,000 loaves of artisan bread and pastries, earning praise from both customers and disability advocates. The bakery\u0019s success demonstrates how targeted policies, community partnerships, and entrepreneurial vision can break down barriers and foster meaningful change.
Blueprint for Changemakers
For global citizens and digital nomads, the bakery offers a unique stop in Shenzhen\u0014where flavor meets purpose. Students, entrepreneurs, and curious travellers can draw inspiration from Zheng\u0019s model of social innovation and consider how to spark impact in their own communities.
The latest episode of "Diaries of Taiwan Youth" profiles Zheng\u0019s journey and his vision for inclusive entrepreneurship, offering a blueprint for building more equitable societies worldwide.
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