As China and Malaysia celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations, a group of Malaysian students at Tianjin University is stepping up as cultural ambassadors ๐ค. Their heartfelt letter to Chinese President Xi Jinping, expressing hopes to “build a shared future,” has drawn national attentionโand a glowing presidential shoutout!
๐ฏ What’s their mission? These students are blending tech, language, and cultural studies to tackle real-world challenges. One bioengineering major told us: “We want to create medical solutions that benefit both countries.” Others are exploring sustainable energy projects inspired by Malaysia’s rainforests and China’s green tech innovations ๐ฑ.
๐ธ Campus snapshots reveal:
- Weekend “nasi lemak vs baozi” cooking exchanges ๐ฅ
- Mandarin-Malay language buddy programs ๐
- Joint robotics projects merging AI with traditional craft techniques
Xi emphasized that youth-driven initiatives like these ensure “the baton of friendship keeps passing forward.” With over 12,000 Malaysian students currently in China, this Tianjin cohort is setting the tone for Gen-Z diplomacy!
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Students at Tianjin University aim to boost China-Malaysia friendship
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