China and Vietnam youth unite in Guizhou
As China and Vietnam mark 75 years of diplomatic ties, youth-led storytelling adds new meaning to a time-tested friendship.
Vietnamese siblings Duong Duc Tam, 27, and Duong Thi Thanh Hien, 21, are capturing the spirit of Guizhou province through their lenses. With a camera and camcorder in hand, they document everything from historical sites and rural landscapes to cutting-edge tech hubs and personal moments. Their goal is to present a vivid and authentic portrait of life in Guizhou to their more than one million followers — mostly young people in Vietnam.
Their inspiration comes from the 2025 China-Vietnam Youth Exchange program, held from July 3 to 6 and jointly organized by the Publicity Department of the CPC Guizhou Provincial Committee and China Daily.
Under the theme "Youth Uniting for the Future", the program brought together youth delegates from China and Vietnam — including the Duong siblings — as well as Vietnamese experts.
Participants visited Guiyang and Zunyi in Guizhou, took part in panel discussions, and contributed to drafting a proposal.
The event is especially meaningful in 2025, which marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and Vietnam and has been designated the China-Vietnam Year of People-to-People Exchanges.
This milestone highlights the importance of strengthening friendship and cooperation between the two nations, particularly among younger generations.
