The program brought together approximately 150 young delegates and representatives of people-to-people friendship organizations from ASEAN member states and China.

Delegates attend the 12th ASEAN-China Young Leaders Exchange Festival in Qinghai Province, China. (Photo: Thu Huong)

As part of the program, the delegation attended the opening ceremony and the Youth Forum, which featured discussions on green development, exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations, and new quality productive forces. Participants also took part in field visits to Qinghai's clean energy, green computing, and ecological conservation initiatives, as well as a cultural performance at the closing ceremony.

Vietnamese representative delivers a presentation at the Youth Forum. (Photo: Thu Huong)

The Vietnamese representative delivered an engaging presentation on building smart hometowns through high-quality human resources, highlighting the importance of education, innovation, digital transformation, and ASEAN-China cooperation in advancing sustainable development.

The delegation's cultural performance, showcasing the dynamism and aspirations of Vietnamese youth, received enthusiastic applause from international participants.

The event contributed to strengthening mutual understanding and friendship between Vietnamese youth and their counterparts from China and ASEAN countries, while expanding cooperation in innovation, green development, and people-to-people exchanges. It also made a positive contribution to the friendship and cooperation among Vietnam, China, and ASEAN.

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