Abstract: ： Based on Dan Village as an example, the role of private elites and grassroots governments in industrial transformation has been analyzed and discussed. The study found that the industrial transformation of Dan Village stems from the bottom-up autonomous exploration of folk elites and the follow-up advancement of the grassroots government from top to bottom. The private elite explored the industrial transformation alone before the grassroots government intervened. After its success, it used its own influence to drive the public to achieve transformation. The grassroots government is involved in the transformation in the context of the environmental problems caused by the original industry. It further promotes the industrial transformation of Dan Village by supporting early elites, creating a transformation atmosphere, improving infrastructure, providing technical training, and introducing preferential policies.

Key words: industrial transformation, civil elite, grassroots government