As 2025 draws to a close, young voices are reshaping global conversations about peace through dialogue and cross-cultural collaboration. CGTN’s The Power of Youth+, airing tonight at 8 p.m. Beijing Time, brings together students from the Renmin University of China and international peers to address one of humanity’s oldest challenges: fostering lasting peace in an interconnected world.
Host Yang Xinmeng guides discussions that move beyond traditional definitions of peace as mere absence of conflict. Participants explore themes like economic equity, climate justice, and digital inclusivity – issues the show argues are critical to building what Gen Z calls ‘active peace.’ One student emphasizes: Peace isn’t passive. It’s creating systems where everyone thrives.
The timing is significant. With global tensions rising in multiple regions, the December 12 episode highlights Asia’s growing role as a hub for youth-led diplomacy. Recent initiatives like the China-ASEAN Young Leaders Dialogue and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Youth Council have paved the way for such exchanges.
For investors and policymakers, the program offers insights into priorities shaping Asia’s future workforce. Academics will appreciate its data-driven segments analyzing peace-building metrics across 18 Asian economies. Travel enthusiasts and diaspora communities gain cultural perspectives through candid student stories about bridging East-West divides.
As the clock ticks toward tonight’s premiere, one message resonates: In 2025’s complex geopolitical landscape, tomorrow’s solutions are being drafted in today’s university halls.
