Between worlds, finding home

Samantha Tsang was invited to China through a youth exchange program inspired by the legacy of the Flying Tigers.

During World War II, the Flying Tigers, formally known as the American Volunteer Group, became a powerful symbol of China-US cooperation in the face of shared adversity. Today, youth programs seek to carry that spirit forward through people-to-people exchanges.

Tsang's video traces an emotional journey. As a first-generation Chinese American, she used the two-week trip to explore what it means to live "between worlds". Her reflection centers on identity, capturing both the excitement and nostalgia of encountering a country that felt at once familiar and unfamiliar.

For her, China was not just a destination but also a mirror. From traditional folk dances to an advanced suspended monorail, she saw how "the past, present and future can coexist in a single moment".

"In a reality that often feels intangible and ever-changing, people-to-people exchanges rooted in our shared humanity matter more than ever," she said in the video.