Poverty Alleviation Challenge · Mentor Insights | Yan Qiang: Youth Lights the China-LAC Poverty Alleviation Path
China-Latin America Youth Responding to Global Challenges - 2026 Poverty Alleviation Challenge
Mentor Interview · Special Feature
China and Latin America join hands to advance poverty alleviation;
empower with wisdom, and achieve far-reaching impact through action.
China-Latin America Youth Responding to Global Challenges
- 2026 Poverty Alleviation Challenge
has invited senior mentors from academia, public welfare and industry
to provide full-cycle professional guidance for participating teams.
In this issue, we talk with Mentor Yan Qiang to share his insights
on China-Latin America youth innovation for poverty alleviation,
his understanding of the competition model,
and his sincere message for youth development.
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Mentor Profile
Researcher RONG at Tsinghua Data Science Research Institute; Chief Planning Architect of the Silk Road Digital and Finance International Alliance; Deputy Secretary-General of the AI and Big Data Committee of the Tsinghua Alumni Association; Deputy Secretary-General of the Tsinghua Data Governance Research Institute
Research / Practice Areas: Digital Transformation, Intelligent Manufacturing, Enterprise Architecture Design, Technology Entrepreneurship Management
Preferred tutoring areas: Enterprise Digital Transformation Strategy, Intelligent Manufacturing and Enterprise Architecture Optimization, Application of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence in Industries, Enterprise Informatization and Business Model Upgrade.
Exclusive Interview
Q1: Why did you participate in the 2026 Poverty Alleviation Challenge and serve as a mentor?
Drawing on my years of industry experience, I aim to help the younger generation better understand the significance of poverty alleviation, bridge the gap between theory and practice, jointly explore sustainable development and poverty alleviation pathways suited to diverse regional contexts, and contribute my modest efforts to building a China-Latin America community with a shared future.
Q2: How do you interpret the 'integration of learning, competition, and research' model in this edition of the event?
"The principle of 'learning from practice and applying it back,' along with the concept of 'uniting knowledge with action,' serves as fundamental truths guiding our learning and practice. The 'Integrated Learning-Competition-Research' model represents an innovative approach that deeply integrates theory with practice. By combining theoretical study, hands-on training, and the application of accumulated experience, this closed-loop system enables young professionals to clarify their goals through learning, hone their skills through competitions, and build lasting value through research. It achieves a comprehensive growth journey—from knowledge acquisition to practical application and ultimately to tangible outcomes—cultivating versatile young talents dedicated to global poverty reduction efforts."
Q3: What do you think are the three key qualities that make an outstanding Poverty Alleviation Challenge team?
Empathy: Understanding poverty and genuinely considering issues from the perspective of the people; Feasibility: Developing practical solutions viable in impoverished environments, rather than solely pursuing technological sophistication; Win-win: Collaborating with an open mindset to design solutions that balance the comprehensive interests of all parties, not merely focusing on economic considerations.
Mentor's Message
With my youthful energy, I forge a path toward poverty reduction; through collaborative efforts, I write a new chapter for China and Latin America; with compassion, I carry out acts of kindness to combat poverty.
