Inessa Alaverdyan, a data science analyst at Cisco and a passionate Chinese language enthusiast, recently journeyed back to the Chinese mainland after eight years. Her visit was part of the 2024 Future Close-Up program, a prestigious youth exchange initiative organized by the China International Communications Group Center for the Americas, the Hong Kong Federation of Liaoning Associations, and Tencent.
During an engaging interview with CGTN's Enoch Wong, Alaverdyan reflected on her previous stay in China. She lauded the nation’s remarkable growth and its rising global competitiveness. \"The advancements I've witnessed in just a few years are astounding,\" she remarked. Alaverdyan also highlighted China’s forward-thinking approach and the significant strides made towards sustainability, expressing her surprise and admiration for the progress achieved in such a short time.
The Future Close-Up program aims to foster international understanding and collaboration among young global citizens. Alaverdyan's experiences underscore the impact of such initiatives in bridging cultures and promoting shared values of innovation and sustainability.
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Armenian revisits China after 8 years and recalls fond memories
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