The 18th Shanghai International Youth Interactive Friendship Camp kicked off on Wednesday in Shanghai, with 112 campers from 16 countries including Chile, France, Germany, the UAE, the US, and China participating in the event, aiming to promote cultural exchange and friendship among young people from different countries and regions.

"In the international camp, people from different countries and regions can strengthen communication and share more insights, serving as a bridge for mutual communication," Sheng Jie'ao, 15, one of the campers from China who gave a welcome speech at the opening ceremony, told the Global Times on Wednesday. Photos: Chen Xia/GT