Live: The World Youth Development Forum kicks off in Wuhan

The 2026 World Youth Development Forum (WYDF) opens on June 15 in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province. With the theme "Youth drives development for a better world," it welcomes delegates from over 120 countries and regions, including UN officials, youth ministers, youth organization leaders and outstanding young representatives. Participants exchange ideas, learn from each other, and cooperate closely to advance youth causes.

The WYDF stands as a vital platform to empower young people for global development and rally global efforts to advance youth growth and pool widespread strength to foster the building of a community with a shared future for humanity.