United by passion for gaming, young competitors from diverse backgrounds display their youthful vigor and unwavering determination during the e-sports matches. [Photo/Dazhong News]

The Shandong Energy Cup Youth e-Game competition, a unique highlight of the 2024 Global Youth Conference and China-US Youth Camp, took place in Jinan, Shandong, on July 14.

Young players from China, the United States, Romania, Thailand, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives gathered for the exciting e-sports competition, forming mixed teams to showcase their youthful vigor and competitive spirit while promoting cultural exchange and integration.

Organized by the Foreign Affairs Office of Shandong Provincial People's Government, Shandong Energy Group, and Shandong Sport University, the event aims to leverage the rising popularity of e-sports to create a platform for fostering international youth cultural exchanges.

During the event, players from different countries engaged in friendly interactions, sharing their cultural customs and e-sports experiences and forging deep friendships.