Join thousands of students achieving their dreams with expert-led courses.
Join free and unlock everything on EasyShiksha.
Takes less than 3 seconds โ no password needed
Please enter a valid email address.
Checking your emailโฆ
Almost done โ just verify your number so we can send course updates and certificates.
Used only for verification & updates
Incorrect OTP. Please try again.
Takes less than 10 seconds
Please select your country.
Please select your state.
NANJING, China, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A report fromย InJiangsu.
More than 500 international students, scholars, entrepreneurs, and cultural envoys from 57 countries gathered today atย Nanjing University's Enling Theater for the inaugural "2026 Dialogue with the Future for Global Youth from Sister-cities." Under the theme "Sci-Cultural Synergy for a Shared Sustainable Future," the event turned Nanjing into a vibrant crossroads of ideas, bridging continents through the power of youth-led conversation.
Leveraging Jiangsu Province's vast network of 376 international sister-city partnerships, the forum offered a rare platform where academic rigor meets grassroots innovation. The message was clear: global challenges demand borderless solutions, and young people are ready to deliver them.
The morning session culminated in a stirring moment as Chinese and international youth delegates jointly released theย Sister-City Youth Initiative, a public commitment to tackle climate, equity, and cultural divides with openness and action. "This is not a declaration of intentโit is a handshake across time zones," said one signatory.
Four distinctive voices then took the stage in the "Youth Dialogue" segment, each offering a unique lens on sustainability. Shen Zhijun, director of Nanjing's renowned Hongshan Forest Zoo, shared how urban wildlife corridors and community engagement have transformed animal conservation into a citywide movement. A Malaysian lecturer at Nanjing University's Business School, moved the audience with stories of crossโcultural classroomsโwhere empathy, not curriculum, becomes the true bridge. Architect and heritage specialist Zhao Xiaoxin brought his fieldwork to life, revealing how ancient craft techniques can power modern rural revitalization. And from Russia, Nanjing Normal University student Lisa spoke with raw sincerity about her volunteer journeys across three continentsโshowing that growth happens when we step into others' shoes.
As dusk fell over the Xianlin Campus, the dialogue had already sparked something larger: a growing alliance of young changemakers determined to turn shared values into shared futures. Organizers confirmed that the initiative will roll out yearโround virtual exchanges and incubation grants, ensuring that today's conversations become tomorrow's collaborations.
In a world often divided by differences, Nanjing proved that sister cities are more than diplomatic tiesโthey are living bonds of trust, learning, and hope. And for the youth who filled Enling Theater, the future is not a distant horizon. It is a story they are writingโtogether.
View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/global-youth-from-sister-cities-unite-in-nanjing-to-shape-a-sustainable-future-302830221.html
SOURCE InJiangsu
Discover thousands of colleges and courses, enhance skills with online courses and internships, explore career alternatives, and stay updated with the latest educational news..
Gain high-quality, filtered student leads, prominent homepage ads, top search ranking, and a separate website. Let us actively enhance your brand awareness.
Download EasyShiksha Mobile Apps from Android Play Store, Apple App Store, Amazon App Store, and Jio STB.
1 million+ย learned on the EasyShiksha App
Trusted by Standards & Global Compliance Frameworks
Built under internationally recognized standards for quality, information security, educational excellence and business continuity.
ISO 9001:2015 | ISO/IEC 27001:2022 | ISO 21001:2018 | ISO 22301:2019 | DPIIT Recognized Startup | MSME Registered
