China played host to more than 100 delegates from around the world who attended the Youth 20 summit 2016 last Wednesday in Shanghai.

The event, also dubbed as Y20 China 2016, was attended by representatives from G20 member-states, guest countries and other international organizations, reported the China Daily.

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The summit themed "Youth Innovation for Our Shared Vision," is in line with the G20 2016's slogan, "Toward an Innovative, Invigorated, Interconnected and Inclusive World Economy."

Participated in by youth aged 18-20, the gathering provided a venue for young adults to discuss pressing global issues and concerns affecting their sector.

Among the main topics discussed during the Youth 20 Summit 2016 China was the elimination of poverty, joint development, entrepreneurship and creative thinking, social justice, green lifestyles and sustainability, and global governance.

At the summit, the views and recommendations of the delegates were gathered, processed, and used as inputs in drafting a statement to be presented to the preparatory committee of the G20 summit.

"We want to encourage young people worldwide to boost innovation and contribute to industry," shared Wang Meng, head of China delegation.

"The sustainable development goal for 2030 has been adopted by more than 120 UN members, so we want to use this platform to gather with other delegations to find solutions for the future world," Wang added.

Another highlight of the Youth 20 Summit 2016 China was a dialogue between the delegates and Vice-President Li Yuanchao Beijing on July 24.

During the meeting, Li called on the delegates, particularly those from G20 member-countries to make a difference in the global economy by becoming entrepreneurs and innovators.

According to the vice-president, the Chinese government appreciates the work of young people whose goal is to help improve global economic governance.

He also urged the delegates of the Youth 20 Summit 2016 China to play an increased role in establishing a more just and equitable international order.

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