What happens when a global social media campaign meets the dreams of a young Iranian student in Beijing? Abalfazl Delkhasteh, studying at Tsinghua University, just dropped his wish for 2025: stronger Iran-China collaboration and a cultural bridge built by youth like him.
His voice is part of CGTN’s #Hello2025 campaign, which has gone viral in over 80 languages. “I want to show the world the real China,” says Delkhasteh, who creates content to smash stereotypes and spark mutual understanding. Think K-drama fans uniting over shared playlists, but for geopolitics.
With cross-border tech and education partnerships already booming, his vision taps into a growing trend: young people driving international dialogue. Could 2025 be the year Gen Z rewrites the rules of global collaboration? Stay tuned.
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Iranian youth hopes country's ties with China can strengthen in 2025
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