2025 is set to be a landmark year for China-Vietnam relations, as both nations prepare to launch the Year of People-to-People Exchanges. Scholar Rong Ying, chair professor at Sichuan University, calls this initiative a \"game-changer\" for cross-border collaboration. ๐
Think K-pop uniting fans or anime sparking global fandomโcultural ties like these are now front and center for Beijing and Hanoi. Rong emphasizes that joint programs in education, tourism, and tech will create \"crucial development opportunities\" for youth and entrepreneurs in both countries. ๐๐ก
With Vietnamโs booming tech startups and Chinaโs push for green energy, experts predict innovations in AI and sustainable infrastructure could dominate the agenda. Plus, with Gen Z travelers flocking to destinations like Hanoi and Chengdu, expect viral food tours and co-created art projects to trend! ๐จ๐ฟ
Rong adds: \"Shared cultural roots and modern ambitions make this partnership unstoppable.\" Stay tuned for festivals, hackathons, and youth forumsโitโs all about bridging vibes and visions. ๐คโจ
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