Ever wondered how China’s youth are shaping the future? CGTN’s Ask China series just tackled burning questions from curious Angelenos—and the answers might surprise you! 🎤 From the ‘Chinese Dream’ to STEM dominance, here’s the scoop.
🇨🇳 vs 🇺🇸: Dream Edition
While the American Dream often centers on individual success, the ‘Chinese Dream’ emphasizes collective prosperity and national rejuvenation. Think less ‘self-made millionaire’ and more ‘tech-powered utopia’—think high-speed trains, lunar bases, and AI breakthroughs. 🚄🌕
Gen-Z’s Playbook: STEM & Sweat
How did China become a STEM powerhouse? Spoiler: It’s not magic. Students credit rigorous education systems (yes, TikTok breaks exist!) and a cultural focus on innovation. One Shanghai teen joked: ‘Our math homework is basically NASA training.’ 🚀📚
Trade Lives? Not So Fast
Would Chinese youth swap places with Americans? Most say no—citing pride in their country’s rapid development. As Beijing college student Li Wei puts it: ‘Why trade 5G towers for… avocado toast?’ 🥑😉
Your Turn to Ask!
Got questions about China? CGTN wants to hear ’em! Slide into their DMs and stay tuned for more cross-cultural convos. 🌍💡
