China Guomen Times: Rooting Down and Growing Up - Cixi Customs Statistics on the Growth Path of New Recruit Xu Xiuyuan

The road is long and blocked, and the journey is approaching; the journey does not stop, and the future is promising. "This is the life motto of Xu Xiuyuan, a new recruit at Cixi Customs under Ningbo Customs. During his more than one year of working in statistics, he demonstrated the enterprising and responsible spirit of customs youth with his down-to-earth practical experience and vigorous upward growth.
When Xu Xiuyuan first entered the customs, he immediately plunged into the data pile, worked hard to learn, and went to the General Administration of Customs and Ningbo Customs to participate in special work, meticulously studying statistical business skills and tirelessly absorbing the wisdom of experts to solve problems. During the day, he and his brother customs statistical experts worked hard together; At night, under the leadership of his seniors, he tackled difficulties and "gnawed on" special tasks. On weekends, he remained on duty at his job to refine and consolidate the foundation... With solid practical experience and strong learning ability, he quickly grew up, not only gaining a deeper understanding of the importance of customs statistics work, but also gradually exploring the subtle aspects hidden behind statistical data. Over the course of one year, Xu Xiuyuan assisted in submitting 16 statistical information articles on various current events and hot topics at the Ningbo Port.
In addition to studying, he insists on rooting himself in grassroots practice and persistently doing "key small things" well. Considering that Cixi is one of the top 100 counties with a developed outward oriented economy and a vast amount of import and export data, Xu Xiuyuan began to think about a new question - "Can we analyze the trend of industrial operation from massive data and provide reference for promoting regional economic development decisions?" He conducted research in various forms such as telephone interviews and on-site inspections, and led a youth research project entitled "Research and Countermeasures on Expanding Imports to Promote Foreign Trade Balance and Promote High quality Development of Regional Economy - Taking Cixi City as an Example". He conducted data analysis on the import and export situation of dozens of import enterprises, continuously explored the rules behind dry numbers, repeatedly compared data fluctuations, and strived to grasp the direction and rhythm that may affect macro decisions... After multiple revisions and improvements, The achievements of this project have been successfully selected for the 2024 Youth Project Plan of the Statistical Analysis Department of the General Administration of Customs. He simultaneously transformed the analysis results into the achievements of the "Youth Project", wrote a report on the development of the home appliance industry, and provided suggestions for local government work.
Xu Xiuyuan said that statisticians need to not only understand data, but also be able to see the human fireworks behind the data. Faced with heavy tasks, tight deadlines, fast pace, and high standards in statistical work, this "post-90s" youth has a stronger sense of urgency. He insists on using his "sharp eyes" to discover special signals in abnormal data, identifying false trade data with a "die hard" attitude, promoting the implementation of customs assistance measures for enterprises with a "one person" attitude, meticulously doing daily work such as data verification, gap analysis, and monthly special report writing, and actively submitting statistical information, research reports, and other forms to higher-level departments and local governments, contributing the light and heat of customs youth to promoting high-quality regional economic development.  
Data doesn't speak, but it never deceives people. "In Xu Xiuyuan's view, statistical work is not simply about addition and subtraction, but rather about uncovering the facts and patterns behind the data. Just as Xu Xiuyuan is expected to excel in data analysis with a long-term perspective and a three-dimensional thinking approach, as a young customs officer in the new era, he adheres to the principle of long termism, diligently cultivates his "hardcore" skills, and is not trapped in short-term gains and losses. With an insatiable and constantly striving spirit, he adds color to his career and does his best to contribute to customs work.