From Hawaii to Hainan: Youth exchange builds bonds across the Pacific #GenCoolChallenge

The 2026 China-US Youth Exchange (Hainan-Hawaii Sister State) program kicked off on July 20, welcoming 12 students and teachers from Hawaii for a cultural journey in south China's Hainan Province. The group explored local traditions through bamboo dancing, Chinese painting and Hainan rice noodle making, and learned to sing Chinese folk songs. They boarded a sightseeing cruise to enjoy the provincial capital Haikou's coastline and skyline, experiencing the leisurely lifestyle of the tropical island. Courtesy: Hainan International Media Center 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel and stay updated with our latest analysis and interviews:👇 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgrNz-aDmcr2uuto8_DL2jg 👈 Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv For more: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-08-03/From-Hawaii-to-Hainan-Youth-exchange-builds-bonds-across-the-Pacific-1PjsXujIj4I/p.html Most watched videos: Impossible Challenge: 30 seconds to count banknotes BLINDFOLDED https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmP_Ybj-jws Impossible Challenge: Gymnastics Boy Arat Hosseini from Iran! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sxX--U4c8w Impossible Challenge: How to calm babies in 5 seconds? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kR3q9sXM7WA