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On the first UN International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations (June 10), students from Tsinghua and Peking Universities shared how sports, music, and digital platforms are breaking down cultural barriers.
American, Chinese, and Dutch students highlighted table tennis as a universal language during a discussion moderated by CGTN's Enoch Wong. 'You don’t need words to connect over a game—just a paddle and a smile,' said Li Wei, a Peking University student.
Others praised orchestra collaborations for fostering teamwork across borders. 'Harmony in music translates to harmony in understanding,' noted Dutch exchange student Emma De Vries.
Meanwhile, the rise of China-U.S. youth-led podcasts is amplifying cross-cultural storytelling. 'Our show tackles everything from K-pop to climate action—it’s Gen-Z diplomacy!' laughed UCLA exchange student Jake Miller.
These initiatives reflect a growing trend: young people are rewriting the script on global dialogue, one ping-pong rally and podcast episode at a time.
Students Bridge Cultures Through Sports & Podcasts
'Harmony in music translates to harmony in understanding,' noted Dutch exchange student Emma De Vries.
