2nd Tsinghua Global Youth Dialogue opens with global insights

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 youths in the new era, promoting a deeper understanding among international youths, constructing a network for collaborative exchanges, and encouraging youths 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.

The forum commenced with notable addresses. Shi Zongkai, Vice Chairperson of the University Council at Tsinghua University, extended a warm welcome. Special addresses were also given by Liu Kai, Deputy Secretary-General of the All-China Youth Federation; Siddharth Chatterjee, UN Resident Coordinator in China; Zhang Zhixiang, a member of the Strategic Advisory Committee of the International Cooperation Center Joint Council; and Li Tingting, Director of the Development Planning Division at the China Center for International People-to-People Exchange, Ministry of Education. Guo Yong, Vice Chairperson of University Council at Tsinghua, disclosed Top 10 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.

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