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I am the CEO of DiplomaticWorld ， a quarterly magazinebased in Brussels， Belgium. I readwith great interest the specialedition of China Today on China-EU talent exchanges. I had thegreat pleasure to participate in the2024 China-Europe Talent Forumin Beijing， which I am convincedis an important stepping stoneto fostering innovative talentcollaboration between China andEurope.

In the geo-politically turbulenttimes we live in， long-termprosperity can only be realizedif China and Europe， two largeeconomies in the world， worktogether. We must build bridgesbetween China and Europe， nottariff walls. Such cooperationneeds to include a strong peopleto-people component. Both sidesneed more talent exchanges inorder to have a workforce fit forthe future： flexible and adaptable.

The challenges we face， afterall， are not too dissimilar： theimpact of disruptive technologiessuch as AI and aging populations.In this regard， I am pleased to notethat the EU-China High-LevelPeople-to-People Dialogue hasresumed this year after a four-yearhiatus. It is crucial to foster mutualunderstanding and trust. Theresurgence of this dialogue marksa noteworthy stride in revitalizingthe exchanges that decreased duringthe pandemic period.

Moreover， the creativeeconomy is emerging as a powerfulglobal force in driving innovation.It is an open， inclusivelandscape where different regionsof the world bring their own culturalvalues to the shared table.It is a melting pot of distinct，unique identities and the creativeeconomy can benefit from thiscornucopia of knowledge and im mense talent.

So I was very happy towitness the launch of the GNIS（Global Network for InnovationService） China-Europe InnovationCenter， a gateway forattracting global talented minds.

Barbara Dietrich

Belgium

I am the CEO of Sora Aviation，a U.K.-based startup whichhas developed a 30-seater electricvehicle take-off and landing（eVTOL） aircraft. As air taxiswill serve the premium market，our eVTOL buses are eyeingair mobility affordable for thegeneral public.

In September， I visited theBeijing Daxing InternationalAirport where an internationalforum was held themed onairworthiness and safe developmentof the low-altitude economy.As one of the participants，I joined other experts from theaviation industry in China andEurope， discussing eVTOL’sprospects across the globe andits role in urban air mobility.

I felt it a great honor to beinterviewed by China Today forits Special Report in the Novemberissue. The articles under thetheme “Low-Altitude Economy，a Buzzing New Growth Engine”are refreshing and informative.As most of the attendees （atthe forum） pointed out， futureaircraft should be completelyelectricity-driven， emitting lesscarbon dioxide compared withcars and with less commutingcost.

More importantly， its solelyhuman-centered design shouldensure safety， accessibility andcomfort.

Furqan

U.K.