The event brought together around 120 youth representatives, including participants from the Global Development Initiative International Media Youth Training Program and China Agricultural University's 2026 Regional Country Studies and Global Development International Summer School.

The roundtable provided a platform for Chinese and international youth to share experiences, discuss common development challenges, and explore practical solutions through dialogue and collaboration.

Participants took part in group discussions on a wide range of topics, including mutual learning in global development and regional country studies, agricultural modernization and poverty reduction, digital transformation and South-South digital cooperation, green transition and sustainable development, global technology governance and the artificial intelligence revolution, as well as building a new narrative for modernization across the Global South.

During the discussions, youth representatives shared development practices from their respective countries and highlighted innovative approaches to addressing economic, social, and environmental challenges. They also explored opportunities to deepen South-South cooperation by promoting knowledge exchange, technological collaboration, and people-to-people connections.

The dialogue underscored the growing role of young people in shaping future development strategies and fostering international partnerships. Participants emphasized the importance of learning from diverse national experiences while respecting different development paths and local contexts.

The event concluded with a shared commitment to strengthening cooperation among young leaders, contributing fresh ideas and practical solutions to advance the Global Development Initiative and support the achievement of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

KPL