Publications
The exploration on the path of foreign language talent cultivation from the perspective of rural revitalization --a case study of Chengjiang Fossil Site History Museum
A collaborative approach between colleges and villages, exemplified by the Chengjiang Fossil Site History Museum, demonstrates significant potential for cultivating foreign language talents tailored to rural revitalization needs. This study identifies a pathway for training composite talents that integrates foreign language skills with local contextual demands, addressing gaps in current talent cultivation strategies in China. By analyzing existing training models and aligning them with rural development requirements, the research proposes an innovative framework for education-village partnerships. The findings highlight the importance of localized, context-driven talent development in fostering sustainable rural growth.
Fossil treasure house for exploring the Cambrian explosion
The Chengjiang Fossil Site has emerged as a pivotal 'fossil treasure house' for unraveling the Cambrian explosion—a rapid diversification of life forms during the early Cambrian period. This site, along with other Burgess Shale-type fossil Lagerstatten, preserves soft-bodied fossils in exceptional detail, offering unique insights into marine biodiversity and evolutionary trends. The recently discovered Xiazhuang Assemblage, similar to the Chengjiang fauna, includes arthropods, brachiopods, priapulids, lobopods, and problematic taxa, though with notable absences like Kunmingella douvillei. Comparative studies across these sites reveal chronological changes in biological communities, while limited specimen collections highlight the need for intensified fossil excavation to further enrich our understanding of this critical period.
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