A world of young ideas

A recent science fair in the capital attracted bright students with creative solutions to all kinds of global challenges, from growing potatoes to integrating traditional Chinese medicine into the West, Wang Ru discovers.

Though it was her first time in Beijing, 17-year-old Anastasia Mistchenko from Ukraine, didn't have much time to go sightseeing.

Along with other students and teachers from 12 countries, Mistchenko brought her scientific discovery to the 34th Beijing Youth Science Creation Competition that was held at Beijing Technology and Business University in early April.