In order to further promote the spirit of patriotism and enhance students' sense of historical mission, on September 24th, representatives of the new student party members and class committee members from the 2024 class of the School of Statistics and Management, led by undergraduate counselor Qu Lintong, went to the China Securities Museum to carry out a "walking ideological and political lesson" where they learned, observed, and reflected while walking, tracing the footprints of struggle and inspiring youthful motivation.
The China Securities Museum is the only national-level museum in the country's securities, futures, and fund industry. Its predecessor was the Lichcha Hotel, the first Western hotel established in China in 1846. On December 19, 1990, the Shanghai Stock Exchange opened here, witnessing the birth and growth of China's securities market after the reform and opening up, possessing extremely rich historical heritage and cultural value. The exhibits and architectural structure within the museum retain a large number of historical traces, reflecting the development process of the securities market in Shanghai and even across China.
Under the guidance of the museum docents, the students visited the four themed exhibition areas in sequence: "The History of China's Capital Market Reform and Opening-Up," "The World and 'Belt and Road' Exchange Culture Exhibition," "Zhou Enlai in Shanghai – Special Exhibition on Red Footprints," and "Financial Institutions and Currency During the New Democratic Revolution." Through the restoration of scenes, physical exhibits, and multimedia displays, they revisited the stormy journey of China's reform, opening up, and the development of its capital market, experiencing the power of the red imprint of the capital market in the journey towards the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
The visit to the China Securities Museum was not only an opportunity to absorb knowledge but also gave students a deeper understanding of the development of securities. Through the on-site visit, they profoundly felt the hardships and brilliance of the development of China's capital market, as well as the spirit of the times and national strength behind it. The college will continue to explore more diversified approaches to ideological and political education, guiding students to combine theoretical knowledge with practical activities, cultivating their patriotism and sense of social responsibility, and laying a solid foundation for nurturing high-quality talents with an international perspective and innovative capabilities.
Student Reflections:
Graduate student Liu Jiayi in the 24th level of the Mathematics and Statistics program:
The moment I stepped into the China Securities Museum, I felt as if I had opened a thick history book, with each page recording the growth of the Chinese securities market. From its initial sprout to today’s prosperity, every step has condensed the wisdom and sweat of countless individuals. The exhibits in the museum are not only witnesses of history but also a microcosm of the continuous innovation and progress of China’s financial market. Standing before these precious artifacts, I deeply sensed the sedimentation of time and the gathering of strength. This visit allowed me to better understand the important position of the Chinese securities market in the global financial system, and it filled me with hope for the future. I believe that in the near future, the Chinese securities market will surely march to the center of the world stage with a more open posture and a steadier pace, shining with even more brilliant light.
Master's student in Applied Statistics, Class of 2024, Yu Linyan:
In four different exhibition halls, we respectively experienced the restoration of Shanghai securities trading, the exhibition of the world and the "Belt and Road" exchanges, the room where Premier Zhou once lived, and the development of China's securities history. Among these, the exhibition in the Peacock Hall on the first floor left the deepest impression on me. Through the still exquisite doors, windows, and beams, along with the scene restoration and preservation of some original pieces, I felt as if I had been transported back to that era, witnessing the bustling securities trading scene in Shanghai. It witnessed the birth, development, and growth of the new China's securities market, combining outstanding historical architecture with a modern securities exchange, possessing extremely rich historical depth and cultural value. The prosperity is fleeting, and time flows like gold. Through this visit, I gained much extracurricular knowledge in finance and saw the connection between history and reality.
24th level statistics major undergraduate student Feng Litong:
In the Peacock Hall, following the glass display cases, the interpreter introduced us to the process of Chinese securities from the first one or two stocks to flourishing diversity. In the exhibition hall, there are two large gongs; the old side is covered in rust, representing the opening gong of the Shanghai Stock Exchange in 1990, signifying the beginning of the booming development of China's securities industry. The new side has been recognized as one of the 100 witnesses of the new era, heralding a bright future for China's securities sector.
The Hall of Gifts displays precious securities and gifts donated by stock exchanges around the world. The floor is inlaid with beautifully curved wooden panels shaped like cellos, while arched colored stained glass windows and Roman columns create an elegant and refined exhibition environment. Stepping into the drizzling rain, the various efforts our country has made in securities over the decades are vividly condensed in the museum, while the even more glorious chapters that follow should be written by our generation.
Contributors | Qu Lintong, Liu Jiayi (Student), Yu Linyan (Student), Feng Litong (Student)
Provided by | Qu Lintong
Editor | Zhuang Mei
