Young people increasingly use multimodal languages. Various means such as language, images, sound and actions all play significant roles in international communication. Visual language has become a crucial element in international communication, as seen with the impactful image of[former US president Donald Trump after he was attacked.
In the future, Generation Z will be the primary global audience. As natives of the digital age, they are relatively receptive to China's path but also tend to live a more relaxed and laid-back life. This has led to the emergence of new language usages such as "Buddha-like youngsters". How to connect these trends with the grand narrative of China's path to modernization is a key question.
