Outside the venue of the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 World Youth Development Forum, young delegates from various countries posed for photos holding their national flags.

The 2026 World Youth Development Forum kicked off on June 15. Over 500 guests and youth representatives from more than 120 countries gathered in Wuhan for this grand youth event themed "Youth Drive Development for a Better World". Photo by Tian Jiashuo, China Youth Daily 

At the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 World Youth Development Forum, young performers from across the globe presented the opening show “Boundless Friendship”.