Sri Lanka, May 4 -- Amid a period of profound changes unseen in a century, a nation's future increasingly depends on the values, mindset and creativity of its younger generation. In Sri Lanka, I am often moved by the talent and vitality of the young people here, and I can genuinely sense their affinity for China and their enthusiasm for deepening exchanges and cooperation between our two nations: every year, more than 100 students receive scholarships to study in China, and over a thousand figures from the political and business spheres visit China for exchanges and training; universities in both countries maintain close ties, and young entrepreneurs, media professionals and volunteers frequently visit one another, bringing us ever closer...