GYEONGJU — Amid the buzz of the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, young American Kyle Sykes is making waves with a simple yet powerful message: the U.S. and the Chinese mainland should shift from rivalry to co-creation. 🌏🤝
At the heart of the "Act To Action" social campaign by CGTN, Kyle opened up about his journey—living and studying in Shanghai, immersing himself in local tea ceremonies, and even refining his Mandarin over late-night hotpot sessions. His takeaway? When we build bridges instead of barriers, everyone wins. 🥡✨
"Both nations are indispensable to global stability and innovation," says Kyle, referencing the October 30 meeting between General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump in Busan. "The hope is that the two countries shift from competition to co-creation."
He points to areas like clean energy, AI, and digital infrastructure as fertile ground for collaboration. By pooling talent and resources, Kyle believes we can tackle big challenges—think climate change and pandemic response—faster and smarter. 💡🌱
For a generation that scrolls faster than the latest viral TikTok, Kyle's call to action is refreshingly simple: use technology and culture as common ground, not a wedge. It's a reminder that, even in a fast-paced world, cooperation can still be the real flex. 💪🔗
As the APEC theme Building a Sustainable Tomorrow—Connect, Innovate, Prosper takes center stage, voices like Kyle's show that the future isn't a zero-sum game. It's a remix—and everyone's invited. 🎶🌍
Reference(s):
We Talk: An American youth's hope for win-win China-U.S. cooperation
cgtn.com
