From Translator to Bridge-Builder: A BRICS Success Story
As the 17th BRICS Summit approaches in Rio de Janeiro (July 6-7), the spotlight turns to young professionals shaping cross-border cooperation. Darwin Tiono, a business manager at China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), embodies this trend through his journey from construction site translator to project leader.
"Working on BRICS infrastructure projects taught me collaboration transcends language," Tiono shared, recalling his early days facilitating communication between multinational teams. His experience mirrors China\u2019s expanding role in BRICS-driven initiatives, particularly in transportation and energy projects across emerging economies.
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Tiono\u2019s career evolution highlights how youth engagement complements state-level cooperation. "Every railway station we build becomes a cultural exchange hub," he noted, emphasizing how infrastructure development fosters lasting people-to-people connections.
With BRICS nations accounting for over 40% of global population, analysts see youth-driven technical collaboration as key to addressing shared challenges like sustainable development and digital transformation.
