Modern Economics & Management Forum

Today's world is facing profound changes unseen in a century. New Think Tanks with Chinese characteristics are playing an important role in promoting the modernization of national governance system and governance capacity, and the construction has achieved remarkable results. However, there is still more room for the development of Chinese university think tanks, especially those with industry characteristics. Education is an important cornerstone for national rejuvenation and social progress. The construction of world-class universities and first-class disciplines should meet the major strategic needs of the country, the main battlefield of the economy and society, and the frontiers of science and technology development. The connotation construction of colleges and universities should strengthen the close integration of academic exploration and serving the needs of the country. In the process of building new-type Think Tanks with Chinese characteristics, "Double First Class" Universities with industry characteristics should adhere to the principles of focusing on national needs, give play to their characteristics, innovate systems and mechanisms, and lead the development of the industry. China University of Geosciences, Beijing, is actively building the new-type university Think Tank with Chinese characteristics in the first round of "Double First Class" construction cycle. Relying on the two first-class disciplines of geology, geological resources and geological engineering, it takes the interdisciplinary integration as the starting point, and conducts Think Tank research in the field of natural resources around three centers, two forums, and one report. The construction of the Natural Resources Strategic Development Institute helps to explore how to achieve the goal of building a world-class university in the field of earth science while serving the major needs of the country and the industry.