On September 29, an exchange event for young Chinese and Vietnamese media professionals was held at the China Cultural Center in Hanoi, capital of Vietnam. The event brought together young journalists, youth representatives, and distinguished guests from both countries.
Through keynote presentations, roundtable discussions, photo exhibitions, intangible cultural heritage showcases, and interactive product experiences, participants exchanged ideas and shared stories to help younger generations carry forward the China-Vietnam friendship.
The event was co-hosted by Guangxi Daily Media Group, Nanfang Media Group, and the China Cultural Center in Hanoi, with South and the Guangxi International Communication Center (GXICC) as co-organizers.
Representatives from various Vietnamese institutions and media outlets attended the event, including the Vietnam-China Friendship Association, VTC News, the World and Vietnam Report, Hai Phong Newspaper and Radio & Television, and more.
During the panel discussions, young media professionals drew on their personal experiences and professional practices to explore how young people in the new era can more effectively tell the story of bilateral friendship.
Under the theme "Comrades and Brothers, Hand in Hand Towards the Future," representatives from South, GXICC, Vietnam Times and the World and Vietnam Report engaged in in-depth dialogue on how to make stories more vibrant and relatable.
As communication channels and methods evolve, young media professionals are shifting their focus from simply transmitting information to co-creation, turning audiences on both sides into active storytellers and participants.
Running concurrently with the exchange was a visual art exhibition featuring photos of Guangdong and Guangxi, alongside a "Guangdong Goods Go Global" exhibition showcasing quality products from Guangdong.
The photo exhibition featured 80 curated images showcasing Lingnan's development, changing landscapes and cultural heritage from multiple perspectives, including natural scenery, urban life, technology and humanity.
Pham Ha My, a student from the Foreign Trade University in Vietnam, shared her fond memories of visiting Guangzhou last July. "In just four days, I toured the Canton Tower, Shamian Island, Beijing Road and Yongqing Fang. I truly love the city," she said.
She noted that a photograph titled Fireworks over White Goose Pool sparked her desire to return. "I heard that fireworks displays in China, especially during the Spring Festival, are breathtaking. I hope to have the chance to visit Guangzhou again and witness the fireworks firsthand."
Similarly, her fellow student Nguyen Khanh Ly was captivated by a photograph of Shenzhen Bay. "My hometown is by the sea, where there are no skyscrapers—just fishing boats. Seeing how modern and bustling Shenzhen Bay looks in the picture naturally fills me with a longing to visit Shenzhen."
At the "Guangdong Goods Go Global" exhibition zone, South and IP Guangdong jointly presented a diverse array of distinctive products, highlighting the dynamic vitality and unique charm of Guangdong manufacturing. At the exhibition, Vietnamese youths eagerly scanned QR codes to browse trendy toys and innovations.
Nguyen Huy Định, a local youth, tried a wireless smart guitar on-site and quickly fell in love with it. "This is my first time seeing such a product; it's intuitive and a lot of fun," he remarked. "Many products from China are exceptionally modern, especially high-tech goods from Guangdong. I hope to visit Guangdong someday and experience them in person."
Media professionals also had the chance to test cutting-edge innovations. Nguyen Cam Lai from the online newspaper VTC News tried on the Thunderbird AI glasses manufactured in Guangdong, which provided real-time translation between Vietnamese and Chinese.
"I knew China had launched AI glasses capable of multilingual translation, and now I've finally used them," she praised. "I believe this tool will help users overcome language barriers and make communicating with people around the world effortless."
The exhibition also featured trendy designer toys from Dongguan and Shantou, as well as delicious Guangdong snacks, pastries and beverages. All won high praise from attendees.
For the first time, QR codes were added to the product labels, prompting enthusiastic attendees to scan them and explore detailed product information on the spot.
Reporter | Guo Chuhua
Photo | Guo Chuhua
