Youth activists, entrepreneurs, and educators across the Arab world are voicing enthusiasm for deepened cooperation with China as leaders prepare to gather in Riyadh for the inaugural China-Arab States Summit this month. Through candid interviews conducted by CGTN Stringer networks, residents of Syria, Tunisia, and Egypt revealed their visions for mutually beneficial partnerships.
\"China's advancements in vaccine development and medical AI could revolutionize our healthcare systems,\" said a Damascus-based medical student, reflecting widespread interest in health innovation. Others emphasized opportunities for vocational training programs and Mandarin-language exchanges to empower young professionals in digital sectors.
The summit comes as Chinese investments in Arab renewable energy projects surged 68% year-over-year since 2021. Technology transfer agreements in AI and smart city infrastructure topped wish lists, with a Cairo engineering student noting: \"Clean energy solutions adapted to desert climates could transform urban sustainability.\"
Cross-cultural understanding emerged as a recurring theme. \"Collaboration needs more than contracts – it needs connection,\" remarked a Tunisian cultural organizer, highlighting plans for expanded tourism exchanges and archaeological preservation initiatives.
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