On October 28, 2025, the International Congress on Archives opened in Barcelona, Spain. Under the theme“Understanding the Past, Creating the Future,”the conference brought together over 2,000 experts and scholars from more than 110 countries. Zhu Minglong, a maste’s student from the School of Social Development at Yangzhou University, was invited to deliver a report at a sub-forum, becoming the first student in the university's history to present at this top-tier international archival science platform.

At the“Protecting Identity”sub-forum, Zhu presented his academic report titled“Archival Empowerment in Emergency Management: China’s Solutions for Seasonal Flood Disasters.”He systematically elaborated on the critical role of archival work in emergency management from three perspectives: disaster characteristics, case studies of flood damage to archives, and China’s practical experiences. The research, completed under the guidance of Professor Sun Jun, provided valuable Chinese insights to the international archival community.

As an outstanding graduate student representative, Zhu has received the National Scholarship for two consecutive years, participated in three national-level research projects, and published 12 papers in core academic journals. During the conference, he engaged in in-depth exchanges with scholars from Ireland, Canada, Brazil, and other countries, demonstrating the professional competence of young Chinese archival scholars.

His participation not only marks a significant breakthrough in archival talent cultivation at Yangzhou University but also reflects the growth of young Chinese scholars on the international academic stage. Zhu’s successful appearance injected new vitality into the global development of archival science, showcasing the international influence of China’s academic prowess.