Professor NIU Huayong is a distinguished leader in the field of global economy and finance, known for his profound insights into contemporary economic management and the global economic landscape. He is dedicated to cultivating interdisciplinary talent. Professor NIU Huayong has achieved remarkable research outcomes and has led numerous key projects. In 2024, he served as the chief expert of the “Global Index Research and Global Knowledge Graph Innovation Team” and led research projects such as the “Global Index Series Studies” at Beijing Foreign Studies University. In 2022, he undertook a major project commissioned by the National Social Science Fund of China, among other national-level initiatives. He has also participated in collaborative projects with institutions such as the China Education Development Strategy Society and the Chinese Council of the BRICS Think Tank. His research spans a wide range of areas, from studies on the business environment of Belt and Road Initiative countries to economic cooperation and global governance among China, Japan, and South Korea in the post-pandemic era. His work has made outstanding contributions to both academic research and practical applications in the field of economics.