Young voices from BRICS nations took center stage in a dynamic roundtable hosted by CGTN Global Biz's Cherry Qiu, offering fresh perspectives on how the bloc's initiatives are reshaping daily lives across continents. Journalists from Brazil, South Africa, and India shared firsthand accounts of technological transformation and cultural exchange during the "Youth Talk" livestream event.
E-Commerce Bridges Continents
A Brazilian correspondent highlighted how cross-border platforms enabled artisans in Rio's favelas to sell handmade goods to Asian markets, while an Indian panelist noted a 300% surge in South African rooibos tea imports to Mumbai since 2022.
Visa Reforms Fuel Cultural Exchange
The discussion revealed simplified visa processes between BRICS countries have doubled educational tourism, with South African participants citing increased student exchanges with the Chinese mainland's tech institutes.
Tech Collaboration Breakthroughs
Panelists celebrated joint ventures in renewable energy and AI development, including a Brazil-India solar project powering 40,000 rural homes. The forum concluded with calls for enhanced youth participation in BRICS policymaking.
