Yue (Frankie) Fu, a high-achieving high school student at Shanghai Starriver Bilingual School in China, has a keen interest in economics and international relations.
He excels academically with accomplishments that include being the top-scoring individual in the National Economics Challenge China Preliminary David Ricardo Division and earning distinctions in the American Mathematics Competition 10 and Australian Science Olympiads – Chemistry. Additionally, he has received a Global Gold Award in the UKMT Intermediate Mathematical Challenge and a Silver Division recognition from the United States of America Computing Olympiad (USACO). He also attained a Silver Award for Team Overall in the Mini Math Tournament at Berkeley and made it to the Triple-Octa-Finalist stage in The 47th Annual Harvard International Forensics Tournament Middle School Public Forum Debate.
Yue’s engagement extends beyond academics. He serves as the Vice President of the Student Union, where he organises school sports activities, promotes student involvement in sports, and fosters connections between PE teachers and clubs. He also actively contributes to the Association of Student Body (ASB) Official Account by sharing content to encourage greater sports participation. Furthermore, he demonstrates his musical talent as an Electric Bass Player in the school’s orchestra, participating in charity performances outside of school to showcase the power of music.
In terms of community service, Yue has been an English Teacher in the SPARK Global Online Volunteer Education Program. In this role, he has dedicated over 150 hours to teaching English to three students from rural areas of Hebei province. His efforts have significantly improved the students’ English scores and enhanced their grammar, vocabulary, and speaking skills, providing them with a more international perspective on the English language.
Within the CCIR Academy, Yue conducted a research project titled “The Rise of China: China’s Economic Model, Western Liberal Democracy, and the Capital-Driven World Order.” This project explores China’s economic model and its global implications, drawing comparisons with Western liberal democracy. Yue’s research delves into how China’s economic success influences the capital-driven world order, offering valuable insights into the complexities of this global transformation.
Yue’s dedication to his research journey is evident in his recent appearance on CCIR Academy Student Spotlights. During this episode, he shared invaluable insights and expressed his heartfelt gratitude for the unwavering support provided by his professor and the CCIR Academy throughout his research endeavours.
