On the afternoon of March 31,2026, the 2026 Symposium on Think Tank Outputs of the China-ASEAN School of Economics was successfully held in Room B210. The event was chaired by Assistant to the Dean Qin Cheng, with distinguished guest speakers Liu Zhuguang and Jin Dan from the school. Faculty members actively participated, resulting in a fully occupied venue and a vibrant learning atmosphere.

Symposium Discussion

Prof. Liu Zhuguang and Prof. Jin Dan have dedicated years to the think tank field, with their research outcomes frequently adopted and endorsed by national ministries and regional authorities. Boasting extensive practical experience and profound academic expertise, they shared comprehensive insights at the symposium. Drawing from their approved high-quality think tank projects, the professors systematically outlined their end-to-end process, from topic selection and conceptualization to writing refinement and implementation execution, delivering detailed and highly actionable guidance.

Professor Liu Zhuguang outlined a structured approach to effective report writing, emphasizing six core principles: integrating reports as a key component of scholarly research, anchoring them in relevant discussions and thematic guidance, ensuring timeliness and practical alignment, adapting tone and focus for the intended audience, building on applied research to enhance professionalism, and adhering to formatting and quality control standards.

Liu Zhuguang Shared Insights on Think Tank Achievements

Based on her practical experience, Professor Jin Dan shared key insights on developing research-based reports. She highlighted the importance of timing, focused topic selection, and alignment with current issues to ensure relevance. Adopting a problem-oriented approach, reports should provide in-depth analysis, clear logic, and emphasize actionable content grounded in practical investigation, thereby enhancing applicability and value. These practical guidelines offer useful direction for those engaged in similar research writing.

Jin Dan Shared Insights on Think Tank Achievements

During the interactive session, participants engaged in in-depth discussions on topics such as topic selection criteria for think tank research outcomes, writing timelines, and communication strategies with government departments. The training exchange concluded successfully in a pragmatic and lively atmosphere. Participants noted that the two instructors provided practical case studies using approved research achievements as examples, delivering content that was both substantive and operationally actionable, offering valuable references for future think tank research and outcome translation efforts.

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