On August 29, 2024, Tsinghua University inaugurated the main forum of the Second Global Youth Dialogue, bringing together 100 participants from 35 countries and regions.
This forum is dedicated to showcasing the fresh perspectives of Chinese youth in the new era, promoting a deeper understanding among international youth, constructing a network for collaborative exchanges, and encouraging youth worldwide to engage in international affairs with innovative approaches. This gathering serves as a crucible for ideas where dynamic young minds collaborate to forge pathways toward world peace and sustainable development, working together to forge a promising future for all.
Liu Kai, deputy secretary-general of the All-China Youth Federation; Siddharth Chatterjee, UN resident coordinator in China; Zhang Zhixiang, member of the Strategic Advisory Committee of the International Cooperation Center Joint Council; Guo Yong, vice chairperson of Tsinghua University Council; and Li Tingting, director of the Development Planning Division at the China Center for International People-to-People Exchange, Ministry of Education attended the opening ceremony.
Liu Kai addresses the forum.
Liu Kai noted that holding intercultural dialogues among youth from various nations, discussing issues of shared concern, and proposing innovative solutions is crucial in increasing mutual understanding and friendship.
Siddharth Chatterjee addresses the forum.
Siddharth Chatterjee stated that, in recent years, through the joint efforts of multiple parties, engagement and cooperation among young people have been significantly enhanced. He expressed his hope that more young people will come together to build a better future for all.
Zhang Zhixiang addresses the forum.
Zhang Zhixiang called on international youth to unite and work together to participate in global governance and address global challenges.
Li Tingting addresses the forum.
Li Tingting expressed her hope that, in the future, all those present at the forum would build more bridges for communication among students from different countries, fostering greater youth collaboration.
Guo Yong shares the Top Ten Issues of Youth Global Concern.
Guo Yong shared a list of the Top Ten Issues of Youth Global Concern.
The Second Tsinghua Global Youth Dialogue, led by the Center for Global Competence Development of Tsinghua University, aims to scientifically reflect the thoughts and concerns of young people, respond to their demands, and support global youth development. In pursuit of this mission, a comprehensive survey was conducted, drawing from 1,362 participants from 78 countries and regions. This initiative successfully identified the ten most critical issues facing today's global youth. These pivotal concerns, which include artificial general intelligence, renewable energy, peace and security, poverty, unemployment and social welfare, globalization, economic growth, digital revolution, climate action, bio-medicine and human enhancement, and cultural diversity and inclusion, were prominently announced at the forum, highlighting the dialogue’s proactive role in fostering an informed and responsive global youth agenda.
Shi Zongkai addresses the forum.
“We hope that this dialogue will serve as a platform to establish a regular network for global youth exchange and cooperation, thereby continuously cultivating and expanding a stable international youth community. This community would promote in-depth exchanges, build consensus, and foster mutual growth among young people from various countries, enabling them to face challenges together and contribute to the development of human society,” said Shi Zongkai,vice chairperson of the Tsinghua University Council.
At the opening ceremony, international youth representatives Noah Shenoy, Akhomsanh Chanmany, and Liu Jiaxin shared their insights on the practice of Chinese-style modernization in Zhejiang, Guizhou, and Inner Mongolia provinces, respectively.
Liao Yang, Zhang Wenjun, Tang Leyan, Sun Jingyao, and Wu Mengjie, graduate students from Tsinghua University, shared their insights and gains during the preparation period as representatives of the secretariat of the "Tsinghua Global Youth Dialogue".
Thematic sub-forums on "Civilizational Innovation," "Civilizational Development," and "Civilizational Exchange" were held in succession on August 29th.
The Second Tsinghua Global Youth Dialogue was organized by Tsinghua University, held by the Center for Global Competence Development and the Cyrus Tang Center for Student Global Development of Tsinghua University, and supported by the JD Foundation.
Editor: Li Han
