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The Wire
a day ago
- Business
- The Wire
Global Youth Witness Chinese-style Modernization in Guizhou
GUIYANG, China, July 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- This is a report from Discover Guizhou: "This has been an incredible experience! China has demonstrated that while its economy is rapidly growing, culture and technology, as well as tradition and innovation, can coexist beautifully," remarked Nhial Deng, a young Kenyan, reflecting on his recent trip to Guizhou. From July 2 to 6, the Tsinghua Global Youth Dialogue 2025 took place in Guizhou, themed "Opportune China, Youth Talks: Insights into Chinese Modernization from Guizhou Practice." 22 exceptional youth representatives and opinion leaders from international organizations across 14 countries and regions, including China, the UK, Russia, Germany, and India, explored the beauty of the "Mountain Park Province," the charm of the "Cultural Thousand Islands," and the potential of the "China Digital Valley" through immersive experiences and research. Through this exploration of Guizhou, they witnessed the authentic essence of Chinese-style modernization. "You can truly feel the harmony between humans and nature here," said the international youth as they stood beneath the majestic Huangguoshu Waterfall. The Huangguoshu Waterfall, located in Anshun City, Guizhou Province, is the largest waterfall in Asia and one of the world's renowned karst waterfalls. "When you see nature up close, you begin to understand it and fall in love with it, leading you to protect it. This is something the entire world needs to embrace," said Ignacio, organizer of Jovenes por el Clima. Ignacio noted that in the face of climate change, a common challenge for humanity, China is making significant strides in sustainable development through technological innovation. In Gui'an New Area, Guiyang, the international youth experienced green and smart travel by riding a self-driving minibus developed by Guizhou's PIX Moving Robo-Bus factory. The consensus across various industries in China is to protect every mountain and river while minimizing carbon emissions, achieving maximum economic and social benefits with minimal environmental costs. As the participants noted, "This reflects China's commitment to sustainable development." "I see culture coming to life, applied in new ways, celebrated by young people, and passed down through generations. This is a lesson the whole world can learn from," said Nhial Deng. At the "Xiu Li Tao" intangible cultural heritage market in Kaili City, international youth dressed in ethnic costumes that blend tradition and fashion walked the Village Runway Show alongside local people, captivated by their smiles and confidence. The "Xiu Li Tao" intangible cultural heritage market features over 6,000 types of intangible cultural heritage products, including local batik, Miao embroidery, and wood carvings, and has become a "super market" for showcasing and preserving Guizhou's intangible cultural heritage. Every weekend evening, an original ecological performance featuring Guizhou villagers, known as the Guizhou "Village Runway Show," takes center stage. "The value of traditional beauty transcends time; it possesses eternal significance. It preserves our cultural heritage and enriches it through storytelling," shared Nadhira, sustainability manager, of ASEAN Youth Organization, M.A. in Indonesia. Nadhira shared her feelings dressed in her national costume during a dialogue on "Culture-Tourism Integration — Our Beauty Seen, Our Cultures Intervene." The diverse and inclusive nature of Chinese civilization, shaped by the blending of different ethnicities, gives Chinese-style modernization profound meaning. The "Village Runway Show" captivates young audiences, while the "Village Super League" goes viral online, and intangible cultural heritage frequently "goes global," showcasing Guizhou's world-class cultural IPs as vibrant examples of the creative transformation and innovative development of Chinese culture. "My journey in Guizhou has been eye-opening, as if stepping into the future," said Emeline Yehyun Lee, a researcher of Climate and Environmental Modeling Laboratory, Sookmyung Women's University in South Korea. During a dialogue on "In the Cyber Era, What Changes Our Lives," she emphasized that Guizhou is striving to benefit the public through technological advancements, helping more young people and marginalized groups. "This is the true significance of technological progress." At the Bailin River Guizhou Bridge Technology Museum, systems such as bridge digital twins and BIM modeling reveal the technological marvels behind Guizhou's infrastructure to the international youth. In the first fully immersive digital experience museum in China themed on the Long March, called "Red Banderole," holographic images, AI virtual interactions, and virtual reality convey the essence of red culture through digital technology. "Guizhou serves as a bridge that spans not only physical gaps but also cultural and technological divides. It breaks down barriers and leads us into the future," noted Fyodor Dmitrenko, a youth from Cyprus. Fyodor Dmitrenko from Cyprus observed that Guizhou's transformation from an underdeveloped province to a pioneer in digital economic development highlights the importance of technological modernization, a model that Cyprus could learn from. "This kind of modernization is not merely profit-driven; it is driven by the needs of the people." "China is developing in an innovative manner, pursuing sustainability and inclusivity." As their journey in Guizhou concludes, the international youth depart with newfound insights into Chinese-style modernization, sharing the previously unseen charm of the province with every corner of the globe. (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with PRNewswire and PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same.).
The Print
24-06-2025
- Business
- The Print
NSA Ajit Doval meets Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing discusses bilateral ties
During the meeting, both sides reviewed recent developments in India-China bilateral relations and underscored the need to promote the overall development of India-China bilateral relations, including by fostering greater people-to-people ties, as per the MEA. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, NSA Doval is visiting China to attend the 20th Meeting of the SCO Security Council Secretaries. Beijing: National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met with Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, and China's Foreign Minister on Monday in Beijing on the sidelines of the 20th Meeting of the SCO Security Council Secretaries. NSA also emphasised the need to counter terrorism in all its forms and manifestations to maintain overall peace and stability in the region. The two sides exchanged views on other bilateral, regional and global issues of mutual interest. 'NSA noted that he looked forward to meeting with Wang Yi in India at a mutually convenient date for the 24th round of the Special Representative (SR) Talks,' as per MEA. Meanwhile, Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal said that India is engaged with China both commercially and diplomatically on the issue of rare earth minerals supply and is making all efforts to ensure essential imports. The commerce secretary noted that the government is also in touch with industry organisations like SIAM and ACMA for impact on the auto sector. 'We're engaged with SIAM and ACMA, facilitating them to have discussions with Chinese counterparts,' the commerce secretary said. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is also in touch with the Chinese government through various diplomatic channels. 'We are in touch with the Chinese side, both here in Delhi as also in Beijing to bring predictability in supply chain for trade, consistent with international practices,' Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal told reporters last week. (ANI) This report is auto-generated from ANI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content. Also Read: India-China agree to 'stabilise and rebuild ties', to start talking economy and trade next
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
NSA Ajit Doval meets Wang Yi in Beijing; delivers strong message on terror
Ajit Doval met Wang Yi in Beijing. They reviewed India-China relations. Doval emphasized countering terrorism. He raised concerns about cross-border terror infrastructure. Wang Yi noted positive progress in relations. Both sides agreed to handle sensitive issues. They discussed regional and global matters. Wang Yi will visit India for talks. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads NSA Ajit Doval on Monday met Wang Yi, Member, Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and Minister of Foreign Affairs in Beijing and delivered a strong message on cross-border terror and terror infrastructure in the backdrop of the Pahalgam terror strike During the meeting, both sides reviewed recent developments in India-China bilateral relations and underscored the need to promote the overall development of the India-China bilateral relations, including by fostering greater people to people was the first to report that the NSA would visit China this NSA emphasized the need to counter terrorism in all its forms and manifestations to maintain overall peace and stability in the region. After Operation Sindoor, India delivered a strong message to China on cross-border terror infrastructure and Pakistan's complicity in the Pahalgam attack. Doval had spoken to Wang Yi within hours of cessation of on his part told Doval that China-India relations have made some positive progress and that China and India should properly handle sensitive issues and maintain peace and tranquility in the border is visiting China to attend the 20th Meeting of the SCO Security Council were also exchanged between Doval and Wang Yi on other bilateral, regional and global issues of mutual interest including the Iran situation as well as Ukraine Yi would visit India for the 24th round of the Special Representative (SR) Talks.
United News of India
23-06-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
NSA Doval meets Chinese FM Wang Yi in Beijing, stresses on need to counter terrorism
New Delhi, June 23 (UNI) National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing today, during which NSA Doval emphasised the need to counter terrorism in all its forms and manifestations to maintain overall peace and stability in the region. An Indian readout said that that NSA Doval is visiting China to attend the 20th Meeting of the SCO Security Council Secretaries. During the meeting between NSA Doval and Wang Yi, Member, Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and Minister of Foreign Affairs, 'both sides reviewed recent developments in India-China bilateral relations and underscored the need to promote the overall development of the India-China bilateral relations, including by fostering greater people to people ties. 'NSA also emphasized the need to counter terrorism in all its forms and manifestations to maintain overall peace and stability in the region. 'Views were also exchanged on other bilateral, regional and global issues of mutual interest. 'NSA noted that he looked forward to meeting with Mr. Wang Yi in India at a mutually convenient date for the 24th round of the Special Representative (SR) Talks.' A Chinese readout of the meeting said: 'Wang said that China-India relations have made some positive progress. It is essential that both sides further enhance communication, build mutual trust, and work toward resolving practical issues. 'Only when the dragon and elephant dance together can there be a win-win outcome. China and India should properly handle sensitive issues and maintain peace and tranquility in the border regions. 'Doval said that India is willing to strengthen collaboration with China in multilateral fields and fully supports China's role as the rotating presidency of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in hosting a successful summit. 'As two major Asian nations, India and China can make even greater contributions to the international community.' UNI RN
Business Insider
01-06-2025
- General
- Business Insider
My partner and I settle arguments with PowerPoint debates. We each get 5 minutes and a limited number of slides.
When my partner and I found ourselves stuck in an endless loop of petty arguments, like "Who forgot to take out the trash again?" and "Do we really need five kinds of mustard?" We didn't go to couples therapy or buy a book on conflict resolution. We opened PowerPoint. It started as a joke. One night, after an especially heated debate over the correct way to load a dishwasher (I maintain there is a correct way), I pulled out my laptop and said, "I'd like to present my findings on the Great Dishwasher Debate of 2024." I added a pie chart, some clip art, and a dramatic fade transition. He laughed. And then he made his own slide deck in response. That was our first "debate night." PowerPoint debates are now our go-to solution for minor conflicts Now, whenever a minor conflict starts brewing, we schedule a presentation. Each of us gets five minutes, a slide limit (usually five, but that's negotiable), and full creative freedom to make our case. We've made charts about whose turn it is to water the plants. Memes about condiment overcrowding. Graphs tracking the suspicious disappearance of socks. One time, my partner included a slow zoom-in on a photo of our overstuffed fridge with the caption: "Explain this." We do this because we are conflict-avoidant millennials. But more importantly, we do it because it works. The most surprising part? How intimate it feels. When my partner presents his slides, I'm not just hearing complaints, I'm seeing how his brain works. The effort he puts into choosing the right font or animating a title slide tells me he cares. I've seen him earnestly explain, with bullet points and supporting evidence, why my habit of leaving half-full mugs around the apartment is slowly destroying his will to live. And I've laughed, but I've also listened. These debates have given us a new way to connect PowerPoint gave us a new language of connection. Instead of escalating into shouting matches or icy silence, we invite each other into our weird little TED Talks of domestic frustration. We even have themes now. One week it was "present like a villain," another week we did "musical slideshow," and once we had to present each other's side as sympathetically as possible. That one was oddly moving. It's not always perfect. Sometimes we disagree about the rules (meta, I know). Sometimes one of us gets a little too smug when the audience (our cat) clearly favors one argument. And yes, it's still possible to have an actual argument about how we're arguing. But those moments are rare and far less intense than before. There's a strange joy in over-preparing for petty disputes. It turns everyday friction into a game, a performance, a creative outlet. We're not just airing grievances; we're co-authoring stories about our life together, even if those stories are titled "A Brief History of Bathroom Mirror Smudges" or "The Case Against Buying More Throw Pillows." And honestly, it's made us better communicators. Because when you only get five slides to explain why you're upset, you learn to distill your feelings. You learn what actually matters. You learn how to listen, not just to respond, but to understand and maybe to laugh a little, too. Last month, I gave a particularly impassioned presentation about the existential crisis I feel when our spice rack is disorganized. My partner responded with a color-coded system, laminated labels, and a closing slide that read: "Your chaos ends today." Reader, I swooned. This isn't a one-size-fits-all solution. I'm not saying PowerPoint can fix deep relationship issues. But for us, it's been a playful, surprisingly effective way to defuse tension and build empathy. We took something mundane to our disagreements and reframed them as creative collaborations. At the very least, we've made arguing weirdly fun. And honestly? That feels like a win.
