Programs showcase | Global Link for Youth Actions
On March 29, the Global Link for Youth Actions: China–Africa Youth Development Project Exchange and Communication Event was successfully held at the Youth Innovation IP Factory of China Youth Daily in Beijing.
Under the theme“Digital Empowerment for a Better Future of China–Africa Cooperation”, the event gathered eight youth representatives from China and African countries.
They delivered roadshow presentations on integrated projects combining artificial intelligence with multiple sectors.
Let's take a look at their speeches.
At the "Global Link for Youth Actions," Zhang Xinran, co-founder of the Chinese AI startup ComindX, presented a solution for "exclusive AI employees." She explained that "'Hold My Apps' delivers secure, personalized AI services for enterprises while safeguarding their data."
At the "Global Link for Youth Actions," Fatou Hydara, Founder and Executive Director of AiKona in Gambia, outlined her vision for digital cooperation. She shared that she looks forward to collaborating with China to co-develop offline AI education models and multilingual tools, building an innovation bridge to advance large-scale digital education in Africa.
At the "Global Link for Youth Actions," Yu Xiran, Founder of Harbin Sumaotong Technology Co., Ltd., presented a critical analysis of current trade challenges. He explained that digitalization is the key to overcoming hurdles like limited market access and high start-up barriers, aiming to create a "zero-threshold, light-operation" digital ecosystem for cross-border trade.
At the "Global Link for Youth Actions," Djim Momar Lo, CTO of Naboopay Payment Platform in Senegal, shared his insights on technological progress. He noted that China's Alipay and leading AI hardware expertise offer valuable lessons, pointing the way forward for sustainable digital financial development.
At the "Global Link for Youth Actions," Mesfin Dessie Mehari, CEO of Tef Tef in Ethiopia, introduced his mission to empower African youth. He discussed that connecting local talent with global job opportunities enables young Africans to "take on global work without leaving home," solving employment challenges effectively.
At the "Global Link for Youth Actions," Araphat Dimah, Founder of Tinla Green Delivery & Ride Initiative in Ghana, presented a practical urban solution. He highlighted that his business provides essential "last-mile" delivery and intercity emergency travel services for local towns.
At the "Global Link for Youth Actions," Ekundayo Solomon Opeyemi, Director of Plogging Episode to Ecofriendly Bricks in Nigeria, unveiled an innovative environmental initiative. He explained that his project transforms plastic waste into eco-friendly bricks, seeking Chinese partnerships in technology and engineering for industrial collaboration.
At the "Global Link for Youth Actions," Achaleke Christian Leke, Founder of the Nawewe Sports Jamboree Initiative in Cameroon, outlined a cultural connectivity strategy. He shared that sports carnivals, cultural performances, and skills training serve as effective vehicles to link local youth with global resources.dustrial collaboration.