Yongjie Xiong is a researcher from the Central University of Finance and Economics in Beijing. His research are deeply rooted in Inequality and Economic Growth, as well as the Fiscal System and Government Expenditure, and has garnered attention at esteemed events, including The New Era Chinese Youth Economic Forum. He has visited UC Berkeley for one year. Outside academia, he served as a journalist for the University News Agency, a former officer for the Red Cross in the university. Yongjie is passionate about photography, music, and running.