As the first-ever China-Arab Summit prepares to kick off in Saudi Arabia, young voices from Egypt, Syria, and Tunisia are buzzing with excitement about deepening cultural ties. 🎤 CGTN stringers hit the streets to ask: What do they love about Chinese culture, and what’s next for collaboration?
💡 From kung fu films to viral TikTok trends, Arab youth highlighted China’s pop culture footprint. But it’s not just about entertainment—one Tunisian interviewee pointed out how Chinese tech products dominate local markets. \"We see Chinese electronics everywhere,\" they said, \"but now we want to dig deeper—literally!\" 🤝 Their wish? Partnering on archaeology projects to uncover shared historical roots.
🇨🇳🇸🇦 With the summit set to boost diplomatic and economic connections, many hope it’ll also unlock student exchanges, language programs, and co-created art initiatives. As one Syrian put it: \"When cultures talk, the world listens.\" 🎨📚
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'We Talk': Arabs share expectations for cultural exchanges with China
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