Antonello Pietrangeli (1st R, back), youth representative of the European Confederation of Independent Trade Unions, Liang Linlin (2nd R, back), director of communication and research at the China Chamber of Commerce to the EU, Nicole Rita Napoli (3rd R, back), director of operations at Young European Leadership, and Zhang Min (2nd L, back), overseas vice general manager of Unitree Robotics, attend a round-table session during an exchange event titled "Building the future together: China-Europe youth exchange and dialogue" in Brussels, Belgium, on Jan. 28, 2026. The exchange event was held here on Wednesday, focusing on technological innovation and youth entrepreneurship. (Xinhua/Lyu You)
BRUSSELS, Jan. 28 (Xinhua) -- An exchange event titled "Building the future together: China-Europe youth exchange and dialogue" was held here on Wednesday, focusing on technological innovation and youth entrepreneurship.
The event brought together approximately 60 representatives from the European Commission, the European Parliament, diplomatic missions to the EU, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), and multinational corporations.
Antonello Pietrangeli, youth representative of the European Confederation of Independent Trade Unions (CESI), noted that European and Chinese universities have established close partnerships in education and training, with annual student exchange programs fostering the sharing of knowledge, skills, and best practices. He added that for the long term, both sides should learn from each other to jointly create hubs for scientific research and innovation.
Nicole Rita Napoli, director of operations at Young European Leadership, said that China and Europe each have their own strengths in technological innovation and governance. While China has seen rapid progress in technical iteration and industrial application, the EU has been a pioneer in exploring regulatory frameworks for fields like Artificial Intelligence, influencing global governance discussions. She called for further cooperation through mutual learning and complementary advantages.
Liang Linlin, director of communication and research at the China Chamber of Commerce to the EU, said that as China continues to expand its unilateral visa-free policy for European countries, there is vast potential for exchange in youth talent and emerging technologies. She suggested that more convenient personnel exchanges and platforms could facilitate the efficient matching of youth and innovation resources.
She noted that many Chinese companies are eager to cooperate with European talent and hope European partners will recognize the growing ease of doing business and collaborating in China.
Zhang Min, overseas vice general manager of Unitree Robotics, described the EU as a "highly influential and potential-rich" market for high-tech enterprises. He noted that European demand for humanoid robots in manufacturing, services, and household tasks is driving Chinese companies to iterate products based on specific European user scenarios. Unitree Robotics aims to deepen cooperation with various sectors in Europe through closer market integration and grassroots exchanges.
During the open discussion, participants agreed that the rapid development of high-tech industries will drive high-end manufacturing and new consumption models, providing broader space for China-Europe youth innovation. They emphasized that bilateral cooperation requires synergy in policy guidance, financial support, market access, and human resource exchange to effectively connect ecological industrial chains based on mutual benefit.
The event was co-organized by the China Intercontinental Communication Center (CICC) and Euronews, aiming to build a dialogue platform for Chinese and European youth to promote mutual learning and win-win cooperation. ■