在2025中国-东盟人文交流年、中新建交35周年及全球化日益加深的大背景下，加强国际间青少年的交流与合作显得尤为重要。
2025年1月19日-21日“2025中国-东盟青少年教科文交流暨国际青少年创新设计大赛东盟赛区挑战赛”在新加坡成功举行。
中国-东盟中心秘书长史忠俊，中国智慧工程研究会副会长、教育与可持续发展智库主任邢乃贵，新加坡AI未来学院院长、新加坡国立大学教授Jeffrey Nah，中国-东盟中心综合处主任孙毅，新加坡圣约瑟夫国际学校校长Michael Johnston，中国-东盟中心教育文旅部副主任刘晓，中国智慧工程研究会副秘书长吴东凝，新加坡国立大学Vivian Fu，中国-东盟中心综合处官员吴晔，新加坡国际大学Siew Huey，中国智慧工程研究会劳动与科技工程教育工作委员会副秘书长张红妹等嘉宾出席。
此次活动以“体验、创新、成长”为主题，致力于增进中国与东盟各国在教育、科技、文化、人才等方面的深入交流与合作。
活动主题内容丰富多彩。中国-东盟青少年教育交流环节，组织各国青少年开展校园参访等活动，分享各自国家的教育理念、学习方法，加深对彼此文化的理解与认同。
青少年创新设计作品展示交流环节，为青少年提供了一个展示创意的广阔平台，他们的设计作品涵盖科技、艺术、文创等多个领域，通过交流，激发更多创新灵感。
国际青少年创新设计大赛东盟赛区挑战赛环节，设置了集趣味性和创造性于一体的挑战项目，鼓励青少年运用创新思维解决实际问题，展现个人才华与团队协同能力。经过现场团队协同努力，最终来自中国天津市第七中学的团队荣获本次活动最高奖学金1000新元。
此外，特别安排的新加坡国立大学交流访问活动，让青少年们走进顶尖学术殿堂，聆听专家讲座，参观科研设施，感受浓厚的学术氛围，拓宽国际视野。
此次活动吸引了来自中国、新加坡、马来西亚、泰国、菲律宾等国近百名青少年踊跃参与。
他们带着对知识的热忱和对创新的追求，相聚于此，在交流互动中体验多元文化，在创新设计中挖掘自身潜力，在挑战竞赛中实现自我成长。
相信此次活动不仅能为青少年们留下难忘的回忆，更将为中国-东盟未来的友好合作奠定坚实基础。
2025 ASEAN-China Youth Unesco Exchange
and International Youth Innovation Design Competition ASEAN Regional Challenge was Held in Singapore
Against the backdrop of the 2025 ASEAN- China People to People and Cultural Exchanges Year, the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Singapore, and the deepening of globalization, strengthening exchanges and cooperation among international youth has become particularly important.
From January 19th to 21st,2025 ASEAN-China Youth Unesco Exchange
and International Youth Innovation Design Competition ASEAN Regional Challenge was Held in Singapore.
Guests in attendance included H.E.Mr.Shi Zhongjun, Secretary General of the ASEAN-China centre;Xing Naigui, Vice President of the China Wisdom Engineering Research Association and Director of the Education and Sustainable Development Think Tank; Jeffrey Nah, Dean of the AI Future Academy in Singapore and Professor at the National University of Singapore; Sun Yi, Director of the General Affairs Department of the ASEAN-China Center; Michael Johnston, Principal of St. Joseph's Institution International in Singapore; Liu Xiao, Deputy Director of the Education, Culture and Tourism Department of the ASEAN-China Center; Wu Dongning, Deputy Secretary - General of the China Wisdom Engineering Research Association; Vivian Fu from the National University of Singapore; Wu Ye, an official from the General Affairs Department of the ASEAN-China Center; Siew Huey from the Singapore International University; and Zhang Hongmei, Deputy Secretary-General of the Labor, Science and Technology Engineering Education Working Committee of the China Wisdom Engineering Research Association.
With the theme of "Experience, Innovation, Growth", this event was committed to enhancing in - depth exchanges and cooperation between China and ASEAN countries in education, science and technology, culture, and talent.
The event had a rich variety of themed content. In the ASEAN-China youth education exchange session, activities such as campus visits were organized for teenagers from various countries. They shared the educational concepts and learning methods of their respective countries, deepening their understanding and recognition of each other's cultures.
In the youth innovative design works exhibition and exchange session, a broad platform was provided for teenagers to showcase their creativity. Their design works covered multiple fields such as technology, art, and cultural and creative industries. Through exchanges, more innovative inspirations were stimulated.
In the ASEAN regional challenge of the International Youth Innovative Design Competition, challenge projects that combined fun and creativity were set up. Teenagers were encouraged to use innovative thinking to solve practical problems, demonstrating their personal talents and team - cooperation abilities. After the on - site team cooperation, the team from Tianjin No. 7 Middle School in China finally won the highest scholarship of S$1000 at this event.
In addition, a special exchange and visit activity to the National University of Singapore was arranged, allowing teenagers to enter the top academic hall, listen to expert lectures, visit scientific research facilities, experience a strong academic atmosphere, and broaden their international horizons.
This event attracted nearly a hundred enthusiastic participants from countries such as China, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines.
With their enthusiasm for knowledge and pursuit of innovation, they gathered here, experiencing diverse cultures through exchanges and interactions, tapping their potential in innovative design, and achieving self - growth in challenge competitions.
It is believed that this event will not only leave unforgettable memories for the teenagers but also lay a solid foundation for the future friendly cooperation between China and ASEAN.
