On October 29, 2026, the 9th Graduate Student Representative Congress of the Institute for Financial Management and Accounting (hereinafter referred to as "IFAS") at Xiamen University was successfully held in Room 501, Jiageng Building 2. Distinguished guests attending the congress included Chen Wen, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of the School of Management; Hu Jinshuai, Vice Dean of the Institute for Financial and Accounting Studies; Xiao Ningshuang, Secretary of the Youth League Committee of the School of Management; Sheng Shiwei, Deputy Secretary of the Youth League Committee of the School of Management; Chen Yimei, Counselor of the School of Management; representatives from the Xiamen University Graduate Student Union and the graduate student unions of other schools and institutes, as well as recommended student representatives from our Institute.

The congress officially began at 10:00 AM. Presiding student Gong Jiahao (Class of 2026) first read out the meeting guidelines and the approval document from the University Graduate Student Union. Subsequently, Gong Jiahao presented the methods for delegate selection and Report on Delegate Eligibility Review, which were unanimously approved by the recommended representatives.

Figure 1: Student Gong Jiahao reads the meeting guidelines.

The first agenda item was the solemn singing of the national anthem by all attending teachers and students, marking the official commencement of the 9th Graduate Student Congress of IFAS.

The second agenda item featured an opening speech by Chen Wen, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of the School of Management. Secretary Chen first fully affirmed the work style of "maintaining integrity while pursuing innovation, and being pragmatic and dedicated" demonstrated by the 8th Graduate Student Union of IFAS, recognizing its effective achievements in organizing college activities and supporting students' daily academic life, which highlighted the Union's sense of responsibility. Subsequently, on behalf of the School Party Committee, Secretary Chen expressed ardent expectations for the work of the new Graduate Student Union of the Institute. He hoped that the students would embody "having ideals, daring to take responsibility, being able to endure hardships, and being willing to strive," writing a youthful chapter in the vast practice of Chinese modernization.

Figure 2: Chen Wen, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of the School of Management, delivers the opening speech.

The third agenda item was an address by Yang Xinguang, representing the Presidium of the 36th Xiamen University Graduate Student Union. On behalf of the University Graduate Student Union, Yang Xinguang highly commended the work of IFAS 's Graduate Student Union over the past year. He pointed out that the Union's work had been remarkably effective and featured prominent highlights. Regarding the work for the upcoming year, Yang Xinguang emphasized the importance of closely integrating it with the implementation of the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and deepening the linkage and collaborative development between the university and the schools and institutes.

Figure 3: Yang Xinguang, representative of the University Graduate Student Union, delivers a speech.

The fourth agenda item was the work report delivered by Zhuo Ye, Executive Chair of IFAS 's Student Union. Zhuo Ye reviewed the work of the 8th Graduate Student Union of the Institute over the past year. She expressed the hope that the new Graduate Student Union would take over the baton with a proactive and enterprising attitude, inherit and carry forward the fine traditions of the Institute, and strive for breakthroughs, innovation, and determined progress.

Figure 4: Zhuo Ye, executive Chair of IFAS 's Student Union, delivers a speech.

After the unanimous approval of the method for selecting candidates of the Presidium of the 9th Student Union of the Institute by all attending representatives, the congress proceeded to the fifth agenda item: election speeches by candidates Wang Luyi, Hao Bingyan, and Li Zhiwen. The passionate and fervent speeches of the three candidates not only clearly presented the solid achievements of their past work but also outlined a promising blueprint for the new Union's work with innovative and feasible improvement goals and development plans. Everyone felt full of confidence and expectation for the work of the new Graduate Student Union, firmly believing that under the efforts of the new team, the Institute's Graduate Student Union would contribute more to the development of the Institute and the growth of the students.

Figure 5: Candidate Wang Luyi delivers a campaign speech.

Figure 6: Candidate Hao Bingyan delivers a campaign speech.

Figure 7: Candidate Li Zhiwen delivers a campaign speech.

Following the unanimous deliberation and approval of the election method for the 2026 Graduate Student Congress of the Institute by all attending representatives, the congress moved to the sixth agenda item: the election of Presidium members by vote of the recommended representatives.

Figure 8: Recommended representatives vote to elect Presidium members.

Witnessed by all attending teachers and students, the congress entered the seventh agenda item: the vote results were announced by the vote counters and election supervisors, Weng Shuyao and Chu Siyuan, declaring that Wang Luyi and Hao Bingyan were elected as members of the Presidium of the 9th Student Union of the Institute for Financial Accounting Studies. Subsequently, the eighth agenda item followed: all teachers and students stood and sang the "Xiamen University Anthem."

All agenda items of the 2026 Graduate Student Congress of the Institute for Financial and Accounting Studies were successfully completed, concluding triumphantly. It is believed that the new Presidium of the Institute's Graduate Student Union will bear in mind the responsibilities and missions conveyed in this congress, live up to the trust and expectations of teachers and students, lead students in effectively carrying out various student activities, and make greater contributions to the development of the Institute.

Figure 9: Group photo of attending guests.

Photos: Weng Shuyao

Text: Yao Lingli