With Chinese as the bridge: Cultivating global connections

Recently, two American Chinese-language enthusiasts shared their stories with China Daily about learning Chinese and participating in the "Chinese Bridge" competition in China. Kaia Bursell, a seventh grader in Minnesota, aspires to be a communicator, disseminator and a future bridge between Chinese and American cultures. Brendan Bakker, a college student in Utah, motivates himself to learn Chinese with the belief that "where there's a will, there's a way". Their stories illuminate the limitless potential and passion of the younger generation in learning Chinese and in facilitating Sino-American cultural exchange.