When talking about the original intention of launching the contest, Qiu Chengtong, head of the mathematics department of Harvard University, said that it is very important to provide fair competition opportunities for students who failed to enter the top universities in China. A high school student may not enter a top university for many reasons, such as bad luck, physical discomfort, poverty or immaturity. However, these circumstances may change and they should be given a chance. Qiu Chengtong said that he had a similar experience in Hongkong, and it was difficult for him to enter a first-class university. Only through hard work and struggle could he be recognized.

Qiu Chengtong said that an important step in training an excellent mathematician is to have the basic knowledge and skills of mathematics when doing research. In order to make students in top schools feel constant pressure and challenges, so that they can study hard and keep a good working condition, students from Chinese mainland often talk about the philosophy of mathematics instead of sitting down and doing solid calculations. He hopes that this contest can effectively change this situation and cultivate a deep soil for the development of mathematics in China and even the world.