Move over, diplomats—Gen Z is stepping up to reshape China-U.S. relations, one sticky rice dumpling at a time! 🌍✨ In a lively episode of ‘The Power of Youth+’, CGTN host Yang Xinmeng and three University of Tulsa students dish on how cultural exchange can dissolve stereotypes faster than zongzi disappears during the Dragon Boat Festival.
🍙 The timing couldn’t be sweeter: as viewers prep for the festival (June 2 at 8 p.m. Beijing Time!), the guests bond over wrapping zongzi, proving that shared traditions—and messy kitchen experiments—can spark real connections. ‘Food is the ultimate icebreaker,’ one student laughs, ‘even when your rice ends up on the floor.’
From TikTok trends to trade tensions, the convo dives into how young people navigate differences in values, campus life, and global politics. Spoiler: Honesty and humor are their superpowers. 💥 ‘We’re not ignoring the hard stuff,’ says a guest, ‘but finding common ground starts with listening.’
Ready to join the dialogue? Tune in for a Gen Z masterclass in bridge-building—no passport required. 🎥 As one participant puts it: ‘The future isn’t about choosing sides. It’s about sharing the table.’
