At the Boao Forum for Asia, big topics like trade, tech and cooperation are being discussed.

But step outside the meeting rooms, and you'll find another story – one about fruit, wellness, tea and a slower, more intentional way of living.

In Hainan, we speak with an Ecuadorian student to explore how these everyday experiences are reshaping what "trendy" means for Gen Z.

Maybe the future of global lifestyle isn't just built in boardrooms – it's lived, quietly, in places like Boao.