Cognition and Collaboration:A Study on Macao Youth's Perception and Impact of the Sino-Portuguese Platform
This paper uses a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods to examine Macao youth's perception of the China-Portuguese platform.It finds that positive evaluations outweigh negative ones.Factors such as frequency of contact with the platform,cross-border interactionsand social capital play significant roles.The active use and high praise of the platform by Macao youth indicate that frequent engagement can foster positive views.Moreover,Macao youth can leverage the platform to access numerous employment and entrepreneurial opportunities,enhancing their confidence and sense of belonging to the Chinese nation.Therefore,the continual improvement and development of the platform not only advance China's high-level opening but also allow Macao youth to connect with Mainland China and Portuguese-speaking countries,thereby driving their own development and integration into the national developmental framework.