What does the sea look like through the eyes of the US Youth Ambassadors in Xiamen 2026? They discovered it in the waves along the ferry ride to Kulangsu, the mangrove-based coastal restoration efforts, the scenic walks along the Mountain-to-Sea Trail, and the AI artworks they co-created. Over six days, 31 Chinese and American young people drew closer to the sea – and to each other. Credit: Fujian International Communication Center