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More than 3,000 young leaders and students from across the globe gathered in Beijing on Tuesday for the World Youth Conference for Peace — a global appeal for unity, dialogue, and cooperation amid rising international tensions. Themed “Together for Peace,” the event also commemorated the 80th anniversary of the end of both the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
Delegates representing every continent participated in cultural exchanges, panel discussions, and collaborative forums focused on tackling pressing global issues — from conflict resolution and climate change to innovation that serves the public good.
“We must be fully aware that peace is hard-won,” said Li Hanchen, a student from Peking University. “It is most valuable for peace-loving young people from around the world to come together to enhance and deepen understanding, exchange ideas, and form friendships.”
The conference highlighted international collaboration as a vital foundation for peacebuilding. Jacobo Garcia, president of the Global Youth Leadership Forum, underscored the importance of cultural exchange: “It’s very important that young people understand the importance of global cooperation… not only to understand each other but to gain from the opportunities international exchange brings.”
The event closed with the launch of the World Youth Peace Initiative — a global campaign empowering young people to become defenders of peace, promoters of cross-cultural dialogue, and advocates for sustainable development.
In an increasingly unstable world, the next generation is sending a clear message: peace must be protected, nurtured, and built — together.
