As the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) celebrates its 10th anniversary, young global citizens are weighing in on its role as a driver of cross-border collaboration. Among them is Takaya Inoue, a Japanese student at Tsinghua University’s language center in Beijing, who calls the BRI a 'model of sustainable cooperation' reshaping global trade dynamics.
Inoue, a former member of Tsinghua’s Student Association of the BRI, told CGTN the initiative creates ripple effects beyond its direct participants. 'Through trade networks and infrastructure projects, even countries outside the BRI gain indirect benefits,' he said, emphasizing its inclusive nature. His view aligns with BRI’s stated vision of fostering mutual growth through connectivity.
With over 150 countries and regions participating in BRI projects — spanning ports, railways, and digital infrastructure — analysts note Gen Z’s growing interest in its geopolitical and economic implications. Inoue’s perspective reflects a generation keen on global problem-solving: 'It’s not about one nation leading, but building bridges where everyone wins.'
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How Gen Z sees the world: Japanese student interested in BRI
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