On June 15, 2026, the 2026 World Youth Development Forum celebrated its 5th anniversary in Wuhan.

Jude, a young man from Nigeria, has been a loyal companion of the forum from the very start and has taken part in it for five consecutive years. China was also his first stop after leaving Africa.

He composed a song for the forum last year, and this year, he presents his year-long work Gifts from China as a birthday tribute. This substantial book records every precious moment he has spent in China and with the World Youth Development Forum over the years.

What makes Jude so deeply attached here? Follow Joanne to hear the story behind his book.

Filming: Li Ruoyi, Reporter of China Youth Daily

Editing: Li Ruoyi, Jiang Jixuan, Reporters of China Youth Daily

On‑camera: Jiang Jixuan, Reporter of China Youth Daily