In a move straight out of a diplomacy playbook 📜, senior Chinese official Li Hongzhong has called on young people in China and Vietnam to become the “architects” of stronger bilateral ties. The vice chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee made the pitch during a high-profile meeting in Beijing with Vietnam’s youth leader Bui Quang Huy this week.
💡 The big idea? Red Study Tours – immersive trips where Vietnamese youth can explore revolutionary heritage sites in China. Think of it as a history-meets-TikTok-generation strategy to deepen cultural understanding. 🚩✈️
Li emphasized that both countries should follow their top leaders’ vision to create a “community with a shared future” – a phrase that’s been trending in Asian geopolitics. Meanwhile, Vietnam’s youth rep Bui signaled full readiness to amp up exchange programs, from study groups to collaborative projects.
This comes as China’s Communist Party gears up for its 20th Central Committee’s fourth plenary session, where youth engagement is expected to be a hot topic. With 60% of Southeast Asia’s population under 35, this cross-border Gen-Z/Millennial teamwork could reshape regional dynamics. 🚀
