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Youth Bridge Global Fisheries with China
8 Jun
Summary
- International students honored as fishery cooperation ambassadors.
- Campaign highlighted China's sustainable fisheries and cooperation.
- Young delegates launched a global marine fisheries governance initiative.
International students in China were celebrated as "Impressions of China's Fisheries" international cooperation ambassadors. A campaign by Shanghai Ocean University and other organizations invited students worldwide to share their views on China's fisheries sector.
Submissions from 25 countries, including videos and photos, highlighted China's achievements in sustainable fisheries and international collaboration. Ten outstanding works and creators received awards, aiming to bridge fishery cooperation across nations.
Indonesian student Sebastianus Ken Chandra noted the blend of tradition and modernity in China's fisheries, from generational wisdom to advanced green technologies. He sees the sector as a link between ancestral past and future scientific advancements.
Other students from Vietnam, Cambodia, Tonga, Laos, Pakistan, and Ecuador also shared their positive experiences. Cambodian student Horn Songheng observed new hope in his hometown due to China-Lancang-Mekong cooperation, while students from Ecuador and Tonga expressed desires for expanded bilateral trade and sustainable maritime partnerships.
Young delegates jointly proposed the "Our Ocean, Our Future: Global Youth Marine Fisheries Governance Initiative." This initiative champions equity, multilateralism, and collaborative growth, emphasizing the vital role of sustainable marine fisheries for humanity's shared future and ocean preservation.
