World Youth Peace Conference Unites 3,000 Participants in Beijing for Global Cooperation

The World Youth Peace Conference held on July 29, 2025, in Beijing gathered over 3,000 young leaders worldwide to promote unity, cooperation, and dialogue amid global tensions, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. The conference launched the World Youth Peace Initiative, calling on youth globally to defend peace, foster cross-cultural understanding, and advocate for sustainable development. Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the role of youth as advocates of peace and contributors to building a shared future for humanity. Participants reflected on the historical victory over fascism and the need to avoid division and confrontation in today's rapidly changing world. Meanwhile, in Washington, D.C., the Israel on Campus Coalition hosted its 2025 National Leadership Summit, empowering over 700 students and university professors to address campus antisemitism and strengthen pro-Israel activism under the theme “Turning the Tide.” The summit featured political leaders and activists who emphasized courage, unity, and rejecting isolationism to support the U.S.-Israel relationship.