The Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) 2025 kicked off in Hainan’s coastal town of Boao this week, rallying young minds under the theme ‘Asia in the Changing World: Towards a Shared Future’. 🌍✨ Among the highlights? A candid We Talk session where international students from Malaysia, Indonesia, and Kyrgyzstan spilled the tea ☕ on how cross-cultural teamwork is reshaping Asia’s global role.
‘When you study abroad, you bring your traditions *and* learn new ones—it’s like swapping playlists but for cultures,’ laughed Adel Baktygulova, a Kyrgyzstan student. 🎶 Her Indonesian peer agreed, stressing how classroom collabs break stereotypes: ‘We debate, solve problems, and realize we’re more alike than different.’
From climate action to tech innovation, these Gen-Z thinkers argue that diversity isn’t just trendy—it’s *essential*. 🔥 ‘We’re not just “students”—we’re bridges between countries,’ said Malaysia’s rep. With over 60% of global youth eyeing Asia’s rise, their message? Cooperation isn’t optional—it’s the ultimate hack for progress. 🚀
