Yunnan University of Finance and Economics (YUFE) has reached a new milestone in academic research, with 23 projects nominated for funding in the 2025 National Social Science Fund (NSSF) annual program, according to a list recently released by the National Office for Philosophy and Social Sciences.

This record-breaking achievement includes one Key Project, 11 General Projects, four Youth Projects, and seven Western Projects. The total number of nominations ranks YUFE 69th among all institutions nationwide and second in Yunnan Province. With an average approval rate of 23%, both the number of projects and the success rate represent the best results in the university's history.

The nominated projects span eight academic disciplines:

• Applied Economics: 7

  
  

• Theoretical Economics: 5

  
  

• Area Studies and International Relations: 3

  
  

• Management: 2

  
  

• Ethnology: 2

  
  

• Marxist Theory: 2

  
  

• Journalism and Communication: 1

  
  

• Political Science: 1

  
  

Notably, the 12 combined nominations in Theoretical and Applied Economics place YUFE first in the nation for economics-related disciplines, showcasing the formidable strength and positive momentum of the university's economics programs.

This success is attributed to the forward-thinking and systematic planning of the university's Party Committee and administration, spearheaded by the "Strengthen the University through Research" strategy, which has vigorously promoted organized research initiatives. The Division of Science & Technology Administration worked in close collaboration with all schools to foster a vibrant research atmosphere through meticulous management and targeted support, fully mobilizing the faculty's enthusiasm for research.

The application drive was kicked off with a mobilization meeting where university leadership personally outlined the strategy and set ambitious goals for the "three major national funds." The Division of Science & Technology Administration and various schools organized multiple review sessions, inviting renowned experts from both inside and outside the university to provide one-on-one mentorship. Research teams meticulously revised and polished their proposals to continuously improve their quality.

Thanks to the strong support of the university leadership, the close cooperation of all schools, and the collective efforts of the faculty, YUFE has once again achieved a breakthrough in its NSSF project nominations.

Heartfelt congratulations are extended to all the faculty members whose projects have been nominated for funding. It is hoped that all faculty will continue their efforts and achieve even greater success in the 2026 application cycle for the major national funds.

Appendix: YUFE's 2025 NSSF Annual Projects Recommended for Funding

No.	Principal Investigator	Project Title	Project Category	Discipline	Department/School
1	Xiong Deping	Mechanism and Policy Optimization for Urban-Rural Financial Synergy to Support the Enhancement of Agricultural Total Factor Productivity	Key Project	Applied Economics	School of Finance
2	Wen Yong	Research on the Differentiation and Adjustment Paths of Township Governance Effectiveness under the "County-Managed Township Finance" Reform	General Project	Theoretical Economics	School of Public Finance and Management
3	Li Fan	Micro-mechanism and Realization Path for the Digital Transformation of Productive Services in Non-scale Agriculture	General Project	Theoretical Economics	School of Economics
4	Liang Zhen	Research on the Factual Characteristics, Generation Mechanism, and Resolution Path of Government Debt Risk in High-Indebtedness Regions	General Project	Theoretical Economics	Business School
5	Yuan Shuo	Formation Mechanism and Correction Path of Tax System Adaptation Deviation Driven by Data Elements	General Project	Applied Economics	School of Public Finance and Management
6	Jin Jie	Awakening Mechanism and Revitalization Path for "Dormant Land" in Southwest Border Economic Cooperation Zones	General Project	Applied Economics	Division of Science & Technology Administration
7	Wang Dongdi	Research on Merchant Caravans and Civilizational Exchange along the China-Myanmar-Thailand Section of the Southern Silk Road	General Project	Ethnology	School of International Languages and Cultures
8	Yan Xiong	Research on the Living Heritage of Tea Culture in the Lancang River Basin under the Historical Narrative of the Chinese Nation Community	General Project	Ethnology	School of Tourism and Hotel Management
9	Nai Peng	Research on the Construction of an Overseas Legal Security Chain for Chinese Citizens under the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Framework	General Project	Area Studies and International Relations	School of Law and Political Science
10	Lu Pinghou	Formation Mechanism and Collaborative Governance of "Drift" in Digital E-commerce Platform Marketing Systems	General Project	Management	Business School
11	He Yan	Logical Mechanism and Realization Path for the Construction of Chinese Cultural Subjectivity	General Project	Marxist Theory	School of Marxism
12	Lou Zhihui	Research on the Ethical Risks and Governance of Health Popularization in Doctors' Personal IP Short Videos	General Project	Journalism and Communication	School of Communication and Design Art
13	Li Dunfei	Research on the Cognitive Differences and Policy Responses of Southeast Asian Countries to the "Global South"	Youth Project	Area Studies and International Relations	Research Institute for Indian Ocean Economies
14	Feng Chunchun	Research on the Upgrading of U.S. Security Reviews for Two-Way Investment with China and China's Response under Technological Competition	Youth Project	Area Studies and International Relations	School of Law and Political Science
15	Liang Yashuang	Generation Mechanism and Enhancement Path for Labor Force Employment Resilience in the Era of Artificial Intelligence	Youth Project	Applied Economics	International Business School
16	Li Zhen	Path of Mass Prevention and Governance for Emergency Prevention of Social Security Incidents in the Southwest Border Areas	Youth Project	Political Science	School of Marxism
17	Yang Wenhua	Research on Cross-border Industrial Chain Collaboration and Value Chain Upgrading in Southwest Border Economic Cooperation Zones	Western Project	Theoretical Economics	International Business School
18	Xie Jiachun	Mechanism and Path for Enhancing New Quality Productive Forces in Western Agriculture Empowered by the Integration of Digital and Real Economies	Western Project	Theoretical Economics	School of Statistics and Mathematics
19	Zhu Junli	Research on Fiscal and Taxation Policies Empowering the Integration of Advanced Manufacturing and Producer Services in the Western Region	Western Project	Applied Economics	School of Public Finance and Management
20	Zhu Lili	Path Research for Sinking High-quality Medical Resources to the Grassroots Level in the Western Region under the Background of Artificial Intelligence	Western Project	Applied Economics	Business School
21	Chen Jingsi	Mechanism and Path for Resolving the Mismatch of High-skilled Talents in the Western Region with New Digital and Intelligent Momentum	Western Project	Applied Economics	School of Statistics and Mathematics
22	Zhang Jing	Research on Human-Intelligence Collaboration Driving Sustainable Innovation in Western Manufacturing Enterprises in the Context of Open-Source AI	Western Project	Management	International Business School
23	Chen Xuanyi	Research on the Excavation and Digital Development of Traditional Integrity Culture Resources in Southwest Ethnic Minority Areas	Western Project	Marxist Theory	School of Marxism