2025 marks the final year of the 14th Five-Year Plan. What changes have taken place in China over the past five years? How do young people around the world view them? CGTN Stringer interviewed foreign youth familiar with China to share their insights on the nation's progress in technology, lifestyle, culture, and the economy.

In this episode, young people from France, Brazil, and South Africa share their perspectives on Chinese pop culture. Aluwani Mavhungu from Cape Town, South Africa, talks about her favorite app, Douyin, noting, "I think it's really convenient because you get to experience more about the culture and daily life in China." Meanwhile, Gabriel Gavazzi from Brazil highlights his favorite Chinese game Black Myth: Wukong, calling it "the best game produced in China to date."