China-Singapore Youth Dialogue wraps up with focus on AI, innovation

From an industry perspective, Michael Du, CFO and vice president of ARIDGE, said emerging technologies are expanding possibilities in everyday life. Meanwhile, Xu Huazhe, assistant professor at the Institute for Interdisciplinary Information Sciences at Tsinghua University, highlighted the strengths of younger generations: "With the correct taste, they will build the most meaningful things."

 

The second panel, "Contemporary Renewal of Traditional Culture," shifted focus from innovation to heritage. Artists and cultural practitioners in wood sculpture, paper art, jewelry design and journalism explored how tradition can be revitalized in modern contexts.

 

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Wood sculpture artist Deng Kun emphasized the importance of cultivating an eye for beauty, while Lianhe Zaobao arts and culture journalist Zhang Heyang described traditional culture as "a place of spiritual haven for today's youth."

 

Designer Longhong Ziwei, founder and art director of the accessory brand Soft Mountains, said engaging with Yi heritage has inspired her work and resonated with international audiences.

 

Singaporean paper and mixed media artist Koh Pei Li, drawing inspiration from everyday urban life, highlighted the value of noticing overlooked details. Through her work, she hopes to reconnect people with the subtle beauty around them.

 

In the final panel, "Jointly Building a Sustainable Future," speakers from architecture, fashion, and marine conservation offered interdisciplinary perspectives on sustainability.

 

Chen Kan, principal architect of TAB Architecture and Design, spoke about the philosophy of "being-with" as a guiding principle. "We need a deeper capacity to coexist with others," he said.

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