- “The Belt and Road” Youth and Leaders Dialogue
Format: Plenary Session
Topic: Youth Involvement in the “Belt and Road” Initiative
Participants: Youth Committee, Leaders Committee
Description:
Young people as the future of the world, have higher educational experience, keener minds, stronger creativity and spirit. “The Belt and Road” initiative is facing the future, originating from China but belonging to the whole world. How can young people impact the “the Belt and Road” initiative? What do young people need from the government? How can youth communities benefit from “the Belt and Road” initiative?
Europe-China Politicians and Entrepreneurs Roundtable
Format: Panel Discussion
Topic: Investment Policy and Divergence
Participants: Youth Committee, Leaders Committee
Description:
One of the most important topics within the framework of “the Belt and Road” initiative is trade. Chinese and European investments have obviously increased since “the Belt and Road” initiative was proposed. Countries that involve in “the Belt and Road” initiative are trying to make bilateral economic ties and cooperation. In the meantime, this can cause divergence. What are the investment policies in the European countries and China? Is “the Belt and Road” initiative have the one and only use – infrastructure? What are the potential solutions of these divergences?
Format: Roundtable Discussion
Topic: State of Internet in Central and Eastern Europe and China
Participants: Youth Committee
Description: Model “16+1” is an educational simulation and/or academic activity in which participants can learn about diplomacy, international relations, and the “16+1”. M”16+1” involves and teaches participants researching, public speaking, debating, and writing skills, in addition to critical thinking, teamwork, and leadership abilities. It is meant to engage students and allow them to develop deeper understanding into current issues relate to China and Central and Eastern Europe.
The “16+1” format is an initiative by China aimed at intensifying and expanding cooperation with 11 EU Member States and 5 Balkan countries in the field of investments, transport, finance, science, education, and culture. In the framework of the initiative, China has defined three potential priority areas for economic cooperation: infrastructure, high technologies, and green technologies. This is a program that brings these countries together to enlarge their development potential. Internet and artificial intelligence are becoming essential to our daily life. What can be the potential cooperation between China and Central and Eastern Europe? What are the barriers to Internet Cooperation?
Format: Roundtable Discussion
Topic: Role of Youth in the Context of Globalization
Moderator: (will be selected from participants)
Participants: Youth Committee
Description:
As technology develops, the world becomes smaller and smaller, distance between people decreases. Different governments have different perspectives on Globalisation Young people play a significant role in promoting Globalisation In the context of Globalisation, how can youngsters benefit from Globalisation? Why is the youth community important in Globalisation? Is Globalisation necessary for youth development? How can youth promote Globalisation?
Format: Ted-Style Talks
Participants: Youth Committee
Description:
CHALK is an abbreviation of China Talks which is a yearly speaker series featuring 5-6 keynote speeches from our talented participants. This is an unprecedented and unique opportunity to give a short talk (around 10-15 minutes) to all of ECYLF. Speeches can focus on service work, personal inspiring life stories, or technological innovation related to China.
