Global youth attend forum to discuss development

Youth leaders and experts from around the world will discuss the importance of supporting the development of young people at the World Youth Development Forum being held offline and online in Beijing this week.

The forum, which runs from Monday to Wednesday, is the second to be held, with the first taking place last year.

Losang Jamcan, vice-chairman of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress, spoke at the opening ceremony of the forum about the need for policies that promote youth development and create a favorable social environment for their advancement.