China Rural Construction Survey (CRCS)

To better understand the construction status and development requirements of rural areas in China, the Rural Revitalization Center at Tsinghua University initiated the CRCS program. As the main student leader and organizer of this program, I was responsible for the original design and iterative optimization of the survey questionnaires. I also led the team in data cleaning, organization, and summarization, resulting in the creation of a comprehensive database encompassing over 10,000 questionnaires from more than 150 villages across China. Our team analyzed the data to derive insights into the current status of rural construction in China, identifying key challenges and issues.

This project greatly enriched my experience in social research, enhancing my skills in questionnaire design, data processing, and analysis. Additionally, organizing and training nearly a thousand survey participants significantly improved my research organizational skills. The study, continuing for three years, has been recognized for its impact: it won the first prize in the 11th Beijing College Students’ Extracurricular Academic Works Competition (‘Challenge Cup’) and the second prize in the 18th National ‘Challenge Cup’. Some of our conclusions have positively influenced government policy recommendations.