The China National Economics Challenge (CNEC) and the China Business & Public Administration (CBPA) competition have officially announced a jointly hosted China Station, marking a historic collaboration between two of the most influential financial literacy competitions for high school students.
This landmark event represents the first time that the top-tier economics competition and the leading business practice competition unite on a single national stage, launching a new era for interdisciplinary talent development in economics and business.
Why a Joint China Station?
According to the official announcement, the rationale is clear:
“In the real business world, there are no disciplinary boundaries. Future leaders in financial literacy must take economics as their intellectual core, business practice as their execution tool, and real-world problem-solving as their ultimate goal.”
With this vision, the organizers decided to dismantle the traditional “wall” between two elite competitions. By seamlessly integrating CNEC’s rigorous economic logic with CBPA’s hands-on business execution, the joint China Station aims to build a comprehensive ecosystem where participants develop both academic depth and strategic leadership, achieving dual advancement in theory and practice.
To better equip students for a world reshaped by artificial intelligence and rapidly evolving business logic, the joint China Station has adopted the annual theme:
“Intelligent Economy”
WYF 2026 China Station Officially Launched
This dual-flagship event has received official certification from the World Youth Forum (WYF) and is formally named the “WYF 2026 China Station.”
It also marks the official landing of the WYF global youth platform in mainland China.
About the World Youth Forum (WYF)
The World Youth Forum is a globally co-created, challenge-based learning and development platform that integrates top cross-disciplinary resources. It is dedicated to empowering young people to explore, innovate, and lead in real-world contexts.
CNEC × CBPA Dual China Stations
Both the China National Economics Challenge and the CBPA Future Business Leaders Program will open their China Stations in February 2026, with the host city confirmed as Changsha, China.
Event Dates
February 27 – March 1, 2026
CNEC 2026 China Station Program Highlights
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Official release of the national competition timeline and annual theme
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Introduction of two brand-new competition components
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Major announcement: Release of the 2026 NEC China Station Critical Thinking (CT) prompt, with in-depth analysis and key problem-solving insights
CBPA 2026 China Station Program Highlights
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Countdown to BPA China Station registration deadline
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Targeted BPA national competition coaching programs to support efficient preparation and championship-level performance
Core Rules of the Joint Hosting Framework
1. Independence: Disciplines, Evaluations, and Honors
The collaboration applies only to selected experiential and interaction components. To preserve the academic rigor of economics and the professional value of business practice:
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CNEC and CBPA maintain independent evaluation standards
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Separate advancement quotas
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Distinct honor systems
All awards are certified independently within their respective disciplines, ensuring that the value of each achievement remains uncompromised.
CNEC Honors Framework
Classic Honors Pool
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Core components: Qualifying Test, Critical Thinking, Super Econ
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Team honors account for over 70%, individual honors over 30%
Youth Scholar Advanced Research Honors
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Youth Scholar Oral Defense
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Eligibility for academic paper qualification
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Top 50% earn 10+ academic research honors, with research funding opportunities
City Partner Honors Pool
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Gold Partner designation
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Awards for outstanding problem analysis and city-level solutions
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Honors proportion: 60%
Leadership Honors Pool
Includes national-level digital certificates, club plaques and flags, and exclusive badges, such as:
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National Outstanding Leader Club Honor
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National Growth Excellence Club Honor
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Impact Club President of the Year
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National Rising Star Club Honor
CBPA Honors Framework
Classic Honors Pool
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Core components: Knowledge Evaluation, Business Quest, Business Presentation
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Combined team and individual honors ratio: 60%
Venture Lab
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Ten teams receive startup funding
City Partner Honors Pool
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Gold Partner designation
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Awards for outstanding problem analysis and city solutions
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Honors proportion: 60%
Leadership Honors Pool
Includes national-level digital certificates, club plaques and flags, and exclusive badges, including:
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National Outstanding Leader Club Honor
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National Growth Excellence Club Honor
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Impact Club President of the Year
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National Rising Star Club Honor
2. Interconnection: The “City Partner” Applied Practice Module
Under the dual China Station structure, CNEC and CBPA converge through the City Partner module in Changsha. Economic modeling meets business execution to create a real-world experimental field of financial literacy synergy.
For CNEC Participants
Primary Mission
Translate economic data into commercially viable products. Using market research provided by CNEC teammates, teams must design precise Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) and complete marketing feedback loops.
Your Role
Act as the Chief Executive Officer of the team, demonstrating how data-driven insights reveal investor-ready, high-potential opportunities.
For CBPA Participants
Primary Mission
Provide rational economic anchors for business proposals. Apply cost-benefit analysis and macroeconomic evaluation to assess the sustainability and profitability of business ideas.
Your Role
Serve as the team’s Chief Analyst, proving that the project is not only innovative but also economically sound and scalable.
3. Interconnection: Opening Ceremony and Social Engagement
Throughout the 72-hour on-site program, all social activities—including the opening ceremony, future financial leaders’ roundtable, networking gala, badge exchange, and closing ceremony—are fully integrated across economics and business participants, enabling large-scale interdisciplinary networking.
4. Independence: Expanded Resources and Expert Panels
The dual China Station structure significantly expands resource density beyond a single-event model.
Distinguished Judging Panel
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Academic Experts: Providing rigorous scholarly evaluation
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Industry Leaders: Fortune 500 executives and investors challenging business models and implementation feasibility
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Policy Leaders: Government officials and industry planners assessing social impact and strategic vision from a macro perspective