The Youth Salon on China Studies, held Thursday in Beijing, brought together 25 young media professionals and students from 14 countries to explore cultural connections, promote dialogue and share perspectives on modern China and common values.
The Youth Salon on China Studies is held in Beijing, July 10, 2025. [Photo courtesy of Contemporary World magazine]
The event featured a range of sessions, including international media experts sharing their impressions of China, Chinese media professionals discussing how to tell China's stories well, and a workshop on cooperation.
Elkana Kuhenga from Tanzania's Daily News described China using the words "infrastructure," "culture" and "business and technology." He said bilateral collaboration in these areas — through large-scale projects, exchange programs and cost-effective trade — has led to a growing and mutually beneficial partnership.
Rustambekov Mirzaolim Mirzokhid Ugli of Uzbekistan's MY5 TV highlighted "innovation," "heritage" and "connectivity" in describing features of China, pointing to the country's digital transformation and the widespread use of mobile payments as examples.
"From artificial intelligence to smart city infrastructure and renewable energy, innovation is reshaping industries and daily life," he said. "This culture of progress and adaptation reflects a society determined to embrace the future."
The Youth Salon on China Studies is held in Beijing, July 10, 2025. [Photo courtesy of Contemporary World magazine]
During the cooperation workshop, participants highlighted shared values including sincerity, amity, mutual benefit and inclusiveness. They illustrated these values using symbols such as bridges and phrases like "friendship is more precious than gold." These contributions were placed on a collaborative display titled "A Tree of Youth Cooperation."
Participants agreed that culture serves as a bridge between nations, dialogue among civilizations promotes global peace and development, and values such as friendship, inclusiveness and diversity are essential for international cooperation.
The event concluded with participants adding their research interests on China to the collaborative display titled "A Tree of Youth Cooperation," with topics ranging from technological transformation to traditional myths and cultural heritage.
The Youth Salon on China Studies is held in Beijing, July 10, 2025. [Photo courtesy of Contemporary World magazine]
The salon was organized by Contemporary World magazine, a publication of the International Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee.
