As China and Vietnam celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations, a new generation is shaping cross-border connections through education and digital innovation. Nguyen Thi Lan, a Vietnamese student at Tianjin University, embodies this cultural bridge-building through her unique 'Chinese Language + Cross-border E-commerce' studies.
Since arriving in 2023, Lan has become a digital storyteller, sharing Vietnamese traditions with her Chinese social media followers while documenting her cross-cultural experiences. Her campus life extends beyond academics – she volunteers at community events and serves as a translator at economic forums, stating: 'Every conversation I facilitate becomes a brick in the bridge between our nations.'
Lan's dual focus on language and e-commerce reflects growing economic ties, with APEC reporting a 14% year-on-year increase in cross-border digital trade between China and Southeast Asia. Her story aligns with CGTN's 'Act to Action' campaign, which spotlights youth contributions to APEC's global governance discussions.
With over 50,000 Vietnamese students now studying in China – a 20% increase since 2020 – educational exchanges are creating a multilingual workforce ready to navigate Asia's evolving economic landscape.
