As U.S. and Chinese officials wrapped up high-stakes economic talks in Sweden this week, young Americans shared their vision for cross-Pacific relations: dialogue, not drama. 🎙️
CGTN spoke with Gen Z voices in New York who see tech collaboration and fair trade as keys to unlocking better ties. "We’re living in a TikTok-meets-AI world," says 21-year-old student Leia Marquiegui. "Why restrict innovation? Let’s build together." 💡
For 23-year-old Max Gallagher, economic fairness takes center stage: "When trade gets messy, our jobs and wallets feel it first." Both agree that equal-footed negotiations could turn tensions into opportunities – from climate tech to manufacturing.
Their message to leaders? Ditch the Cold War playbook. "We’re the generation that FaceTimes across borders," Leia adds. "Let’s make that energy count." ✨
Reference(s):
We Talk: American youth hope for dialogue, not confrontation
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