Young innovators propose global solutions for preserving cultural diversity at RUC

Renmin University of China (RUC) hosted an international youth summit focused on cultural heritage preservation, digital innovation, and civilizational exchange. Young innovators, postgraduate researchers, and cultural practitioners from over twenty countries assembled at RUC to present creative global solutions for safeguarding both tangible and intangible cultural diversity. During the keynote sessions, delegates discussed leveraging emerging technologies—including artificial intelligence, 3D laser scanning, virtual reality, and interactive digital storytelling—to systematically document endangered languages, traditional performing arts, and vulnerable architectural sites, while simultaneously making global heritage accessible to younger generations. University leaders and international experts emphasized RUC's ongoing commitment to empowering youth as global cultural ambassadors. They reaffirmed the university's support for cross-border youth exchange initiatives that integrate technological advancement with cultural preservation, promoting sustainable global development and peaceful civilizational dialogue.