Participating in the China-Malaysia Youth Forum at CUHK-SZ

In the face of the escalating global climate crisis, sustainable development and green transformation have become essential for the long-term prosperity of humankind. From April 18 to April 20, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen hosted the “MSAC 2025 China-Malaysia Youth Forum on Net-Zero Transition and Global Sustainable Development.” The event brought together scholars, business leaders, and young talents from both China and Malaysia to foster meaningful dialogue and action on climate issues.

The MSAC 2025 China-Malaysia Net-Zero Youth Forum aims to empower youth to drive deeper collaboration in green technology and jointly tackle global climate challenges. Its key objectives include:

1. Raising global awareness of Education Malaysia Beijing (EMB) and the Malaysian Students Association in China (MSAC).

2. Strengthening bilateral cooperation between China and Malaysia in green technology and sustainable development.

3. Cultivating future leaders in green technology and sustainability.

4. Establishing a sustainable industry-academia-research collaboration framework to support market expansion and resource sharing.

5. Building a cross-cultural exchange platform to encourage student entrepreneurship and social innovation.

6. Addressing employment challenges faced by Chinese and Malaysian students in the evolving global job market.

Throughout the forum, professionals shared the latest research and real-world experiences during round-table discussions. Participants also visited BYD Company to gain firsthand insights into the practical application of green technologies and observe the company’s evolution through its green transformation.

In addition, student teams competed on themes such as green technology, global sustainable development, and zero-carbon emissions. Industry experts and guest professionals offered feedback and evaluation, helping to deepen participants' understanding of sustainability from both academic and industry perspectives.

As the sole on-site staff member of the media department, I was responsible for the entire process of the forum—from preparation to execution—including photography and assisting remote colleagues with social media updates. Although the initial preparations were not well-coordinated and several issues arose, I’m grateful that the event ultimately concluded successfully.

This experience sharpened my ability to adapt to unexpected situations and strengthened my organizational and pressure-handling skills. More importantly, it taught me the value of team cohesion and the importance of clear, decisive leadership. I gained a great deal from this experience, both professionally and personally.