Recently, Professor Hong Mingyong from our university was honored with the Second Prize in the 9th Excellent Achievements in Scientific Research Award for Higher Education Institutions. This accolade marks a historic milestone for Guizhou University, as it is the first time we have secured a second prize, representing our best achievement to date. This significant recognition underscores a remarkable breakthrough in our pursuit of the highest national awards for research accomplishments in the humanities and social sciences.

The implementation of the Excellent Achievements in Scientific Research Award for Higher Education Institutions (Humanities and Social Sciences) marks a significant initiative by the Ministry of Education to honor and reward exceptional contributions by scholars in philosophy and social sciences at universities. This prestigious award aims to highlight the substantial theoretical and practical advancements made by the social sciences community in higher education, ultimately supporting the development of the Party and the nation. It encourages rigorous scholarship, fosters innovation, and promotes the creation of high-quality academic work. Furthermore, this initiative seeks to expedite the establishment of a philosophy and social science system with distinct Chinese characteristics and to cultivate an independent knowledge framework within the country. As the highest national accolade for research achievements in the humanities and social sciences, this award reflects the pinnacle of scholarly excellence within Chinese universities.

Editor: Pang Aizhong

Chief Editor: Zhang Chan

Senior Editor: Li Xufeng

Translator: Tan Jing