As APEC 2025 approaches, a live session from Suzhou puts youth voices center stage, tapping into fresh ideas for global collaboration. Hosted by Merna Al Nasser from CGTN, the conversation brings together diverse perspectives from around the world.
CGTN Russian senior commentator Konstantin Shepin, reporters Eric Napoli of A Tarde and Poder360, and Asma Derouiche from China Arab TV join Suzhou embroidery artist Zhang Xue to explore how tradition and innovation intersect under APEC 2025's theme of connection, innovation and shared prosperity.
Drawing on Suzhou's storied canals and time-honored craftsmanship, the guests discuss cultural heritage protection and the power of modern tools. Zhang Xue shares how blending digital design with embroidery techniques can open new markets, while others highlight ways youth-led initiatives can foster sustainable growth in local communities.
From real-world examples to personal journeys, this dialogue shows how a new generation uses agility and digital fluency to breathe life into cultural legacies. It is a vivid reminder that when tradition meets high-tech, the result can be a blueprint for global unity and shared success.
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Live: From ideas to action: What can youth bring to APEC 2025?
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