As Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng meets U.S. officials in Sweden for high-stakes economic talks this week, young Americans are speaking up about their hopes for U.S.-China relations – and it’s all about collaboration over competition. 🗣️
Danny Knight, a 26-year-old New York student, told CGTN that tariffs are hitting wallets hard: "Small businesses struggle, prices rise – it’s everyday people who pay the bill." Meanwhile, 27-year-old Isaiah C.L. Harris highlighted tech’s unifying power: "From TikTok to green energy, our lives are already connected. Let’s build on that!" 📱💡
Both agree: The world’s two largest economies need to team up on education exchanges, climate solutions, and tech innovation. "We’re living in a global era," Harris added. "Solving big challenges means working together – not apart." 🌱🚀
With Gen Z’s future on the line, their message is clear: Dialogue beats division. 💬✨
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American youths call for equal dialogue, win-win ties with China
cgtn.com