International dialogue on global development stories held in Zunyi, Guizhou
The first International Dialogue on Stories of Global Development, with the theme of "Harnessing the Power of Youth for Global Development," was held in Zunyi, Guizhou province, on Thursday.
"You Make the World a Beautiful Place (Guizhou)," a global contest of visual stories, is launched in Zunyi, Guizhou, on April 13, 2023. [Photo/China Center for International Communication Development]
During the dialogue, "You Make the World a Beautiful Place (Guizhou)," a global contest of visual stories, was launched to promote environmental protection and green development.
An international youth panel discussion is held in Zunyi, Guizhou, on April 13, 2023.[Photo/China Center for International Communication Development]
The dialogue featured a panel of youth representatives from around the world, including foreign envoys and young diplomats in China, international organization representatives, young foreign scholars, international social media influencers, young business professionals, international students in China, scholars from universities in China, and grassroots Chinese officials. They exchanged views on topics such as achieving global consensus on development through cultural communication and the responsibility and mission of youth in global development.
A tour of Zunyi called "Guarding the Blue Planet - International Youths Visiting Guizhou" also took place from Monday to Wednesday to support the event.
The tour focused on bridge construction, the big data industry, green development, and rural revitalization in Guizhou, providing participants with firsthand experiences and opportunities for discussion about key areas of the Global Development Initiative, including improving global governance for poverty reduction, promoting ecological protection, and boosting interconnection in the digital era.
The dialogue was hosted by China International Communications Group (CICG) and the Information Office of Guizhou Provincial People's Government, and organized by the China Center for International Communication Development under CICG and the Information Office of Zunyi Municipal People's Government.