Shilong Zhang

Project: "The Evolution and Determinants of Value Chain Network Positions in the Asia-Pacific Region"

• Data Construction and Processing: Collected and compiled bilateral trade data, FDI inflows, technology gap indicators, and natural resource endowments for 19 Asia-Pacific economies, building a balanced panel dataset covering 2005–2020.
• Methodological Innovation and Modeling: Introduced social network analysis into the study of value chains by using UCINET software to calculate network centrality, serving as a quantitative measure of each economy’s position within the value chain network.
• Heterogeneity Analysis and Policy Insights: Conducted subgroup regressions by income level and found that technology gaps significantly affect only non-high-income economies, while the effect of FDI is substituted by financial development levels—providing empirical support for differentiated regional policy recommendations.
• Research Recognition: The project was awarded First Prize at the 1st International Economics Undergraduate Academic Forum, where I presented the findings and received highly positive feedback from the expert panel.

• Conducted the data analysis with the project requirements and took charge of the production of PPT and related posters for the promotion meetings.
• Collected and collated information on the innovation and entrepreneurship policies for Hong Kong and Macao youth in the city as well as the employment and entrepreneurship related policies and subsidies.
• Participated in the planning and execution of 25 brand events, including venue setup, preparation of humanities exchange activities and coordination and docking between bases to ensure the smooth running of the event.
• Assisted in material purchasing, interfaced with merchants and wrote correspondence in English and Chinese.

• Financial Management: Oversaw and managed the funding usage and financial records for all departments, verifying and documenting expenditures totaling nearly ¥100,000. Generated timely and detailed Excel-based financial reports.
• Event Financial Support: Provided full-spectrum financial support for four major university-level events, including budget planning, fund application, reimbursement processing, and final accounting reports, ensuring smooth execution of activities.
• Financial Policy Development: Assisted in drafting and revising internal financial management regulations, contributing to the standardization and institutionalization of financial practices.
• Communication & Coordination: Acted as a liaison between the Youth League departments and relevant university administrative offices to ensure efficient financial operations and compliance.