On August 18, a delegation of 35 American university students, organized by the Helen Foster Snow Foundation, visited the Youth Innovation Village along Beijing Metro Line 10 (“Line 10 Qingchuang Village”) and the Beijing Flower Trading Center in Fengtai District. This visit was facilitated by the BPAFFC and received strong support from Fengtai District. During the visit, the students witnessed and gained insights into the practices of Beijing in youth innovation and entrepreneurship, smart healthcare, and digital transformation.
At the Line 10 Qingchuang Village Exhibition Center, the students watched a promotional video and learned about Qingchuang Village’s positioning, industrial layout, and development achievements. They checked out the AI‑powered stress relief chamber and 3D printing application, and experienced up close the delicate texture and fragrance of rose petal fabrics, gaining a tangible sense of tech-driven vitality. At Yunkang (Beijing) Digital Technology Co., Ltd., they learned about the current state of the digital healthcare industry, and got hands-on with “AI + health” smart devices including the intelligent health check-up machine. They all spoke highly of the efficient and accurate testing applications as well as the innovation campus’ achievements in business incubation.
At the OPC (One‑Person Company) Youth Entrepreneurship Community, the delegation got an idea of the new OPC entrepreneurial model and engaged with young entrepreneurs on topics such as entry requirements, policy support, and incubation cycles. The campus director expressed the hope that this visit would serve as a starting point to deepen youth exchanges between China and the United States, and welcomed more American young people to come to Beijing to start businesses alongside Chinese youths.
The delegation also went to the coffee shop featuring treasures such as phonographs, a distinctive space where century‑old acoustic heritage seamlessly blends with coffee culture. They experienced firsthand the operational model of the hub for youth entrepreneurs and the demonstration scene integrating commerce, culture, and tourism.
The delegation then visited the Beijing Flower Trading Center, touring the boutique horticulture area, fresh flower area, and supply chain service area. At the flower auction center and the flower data center, they gained a deep understanding of the digital service system of the flower industry chain and supply chain. Real‑time trading information was displayed on the dashboard, reflecting Beijing’s innovative endeavors in the digitalization and standardization of the flower industry.
This visit gave the American university students an in‑depth understanding of Beijing’s latest achievements in youth innovation and entrepreneurship, tech industry development, and digital transformation, enhancing mutual understanding between Chinese and American youths. The delegation members remarked that there are many lessons to be learned from Beijing’s experience in inspiring youth innovation and fostering an entrepreneurial ecosystem.
