Making waves on the global stage

Young Chinese are increasingly making their voices heard and influencing world opinion as they take on more important roles in international organizations and global projects.

At a ceremony in Beijing in April, singer and actor Wang Junkai was made the national goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Environment Programme by Eric Solheim, the organization's executive director.

"We young people have a responsibility to protect the environment and secure our future, and I am looking forward to learning from and working with the UN family on key environmental issues," Wang said in his speech after the appointment.