Since 1999, educational ties between the Chinese mainland and the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) have flourished, creating a vibrant exchange of ideas and opportunities. 🚀 Three young trailblazers shared their cross-border academic journeys with CGTN, revealing how mutual learning is shaping their futures—and the region.
'Studying AI in Beijing opened doors I never imagined,' said Leong, a Macao student. 'The mainland's tech ecosystem is like a real-life Black Mirror episode—but in the best way!' 💻 Meanwhile, Vong, another Macao native pursuing finance, added: 'Mainland classmates taught me the art of guanxi (networking) while I shared Macao’s global business perspective.'
On the flip side, Zhang from Beijing chose Macao for its unique Portuguese-Chinese fusion: 'Learning here feels like a cultural mashup—one day it's egg tarts, the next it’s exploring BRI opportunities.' 🥧🌐
All three emphasized how these exchanges break stereotypes. As Leong put it: 'We’re not just students—we’re meme-sharing, K-pop debating ambassadors building tomorrow’s professional networks.' 💼✨
