Zhang Lian (1991-), Han ethnicity, from Yizhou, Guangxi, holds a PhD in Economics. Focusing on conducting theoretical research on China ASEAN industrial chain cooperation, regional economic development, and border economy. Published 6 papers in CSSCI journals and other core journals, participated in the writing of 3 monographs, participated in 1 National Social Science Fund project, 10 provincial and ministerial level projects, and 6 other projects. One research report has won the Guangxi Social Science Achievement Award, and three political reports have been approved by provincial and ministerial leaders or adopted by the government.