Core Insights - The "2025 Shanghai Gathering" study tour successfully concluded, featuring 17 overseas Chinese youth from 11 countries, who explored Shanghai's historical and modern aspects while discussing multicultural exchange paths in the new era [1][6]. Group 1: Cultural Exchange and Learning - Participants engaged in various activities, including visiting the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center and the Shanghai Tower, to understand the city's development and modernization [1]. - The tour included visits to leading companies in new media and artificial intelligence, showcasing Shanghai's technological innovation [1]. - The experience of traditional culture was highlighted through visits to historical sites and cultural performances, emphasizing the blend of tradition and modernity in Shanghai [1][6]. Group 2: Heritage and Brand Recognition - The final stop was at the Huashan 263 Old Brand Pavilion, where participants discussed the significance of Shanghai's time-honored brands, such as White Rabbit candy and Guangming Dairy [3][4]. - The nostalgia associated with these brands sparked discussions among participants, illustrating the emotional connection to Shanghai's commercial history [3][4]. Group 3: Role of Overseas Chinese Youth - Participants expressed their desire to act as bridges between cultures, leveraging their unique backgrounds to enhance Sino-foreign exchanges [6][7]. - The youth emphasized the importance of storytelling in promoting Chinese culture globally, suggesting innovative approaches to cultural transmission [6][7]. - The tour fostered a sense of belonging among participants, reinforcing their commitment to cultural exchange and community building [7].

上海产凤凰牌自行车。视觉中国 资料图 "那是1986年，我收到的毕业礼是一辆上海凤凰牌自行车。"校长的眼睛里闪烁着光芒，"当时我在上海的伯父 凭票才买到这辆'二八大杠'，真是令我印象深刻啊，花费了180元。我的父亲出资了1/3，伯父出了2/3，并托 人从上海运到了老家安庆。" 之后，这辆自行车载着他的主人又从安庆辗转到芜湖，并在1994年回到了上海。"那时候我考取了华东师大的 博士研究生，已经成了家。这辆自行车几乎成为了我们一家人的代步工具。我的太太坐在车后座，年幼的女 儿则坐在前面横梁上，每天早晨我送她们去上班上学。" 我听校长讲过两次这个故事，每一回都饱含深情。一次是在某次论坛上，校长以上海凤凰自行车为例进行了 即兴演讲；最近一次是在与学生"面对面"时，我在现场聆听了这个故事。 我觉得，这份来自父辈的礼物，多少会给年轻人带来启发——尤其是当人们喟叹"从前车马慢"时，从老物件 上拾得了多少真挚情感。 又是一年毕业季。今天，一个大学生在离开学校时，会收到或希望收到什么样的毕业礼物？一个称心如意的 升学机会或工作offer，一次特别的毕业旅行，抑或来自母校的定制版文创纪念品？ 伯乐头发有些花白，幽默健谈，正是我 ...