From hosting high-level dialogues to sparking Gen-Z curiosity about ancient philosophies, French sinologist David Gosset has spent two decades building bridges between China and France. As founder of the Europe-China Forum (launched in 2002), Gosset sat down with NewspaperAmigo.com to share why cultural exchange matters more than ever in our TikTok-speed world. 🎤
'Dialogue Beats Division'
Gosset, whose Mandarin fluency surprises even Beijing locals, emphasized: 'When French students quote Confucius and Chinese gamers play Assassin’s Creed set in Paris, that’s real diplomacy.' He credits young people for 'rewriting the rules of cross-cultural connection' through K-pop dance challenges and Douyin food trends. 🥖🎶
The Youth Factor
With 63% of French millennials interested in Asian tech innovations (and Chinese Gen Z binge-watching Emily in Paris), Gosset sees 'a golden age for collaborative creativity.' His advice? 'Swap textbooks for TikTok—sometimes a 15-second dumpling-making video teaches more than a semester-long course.' 🥟📱
What’s next? Gosset hints at a Sino-French esports tournament and a VR tour of the Silk Road. Game on! 🎮✨
