As world leaders gather for the 2023 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings this week in San Francisco, CGTN’s Enoch Wong invited young representatives from China and the U.S. to discuss their visions for maximizing the event's outcome. The focus is on innovation, inclusion, and interconnection extending beyond technology to encompass new approaches in addressing political differences and international cooperation. Emphasizing the need for “people-to-people exchange,” the discussion highlights the importance of academic research and cultural understanding in fostering economic cooperation amongst countries, benefiting not just the Asia-Pacific region but the entire globe.