The Straits Times reported on June 10: "China has invited American influencers to participate in a free 10-day journey across China in July to strengthen civilian exchanges and showcase the real China." Official media outlets such as the China Youth Daily have released recruitment advertisements, indicating that the free journey across China focuses on exchanging influence between Chinese and global youth. It aims to recruit young social media influencers from the U.S. with at least 300,000 followers to collaborate with Chinese content creators. This program will lead selected participants to visit five Chinese cities including Suzhou, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Handan, and Beijing, visiting the e-commerce hub of China. From the poster, these influencers will also participate in cultural activities such as practicing Tai Chi and have the opportunity to live-stream their Great Wall trip. They will also have the chance to interact with Chinese social media influencers, with the results of their collaborations expected to be promoted by official Chinese media. China's invitation for American influencers to embark on a 10-day free journey across China is a constructive move, serving as a key step in promoting civilian exchanges between China and the U.S., and breaking down information barriers. For a long time, some American citizens have been influenced by one-sided reports from Western media, forming stereotypical impressions of China. This event allows American influencers to deeply experience the local customs and culture of China. For example, they can feel the elegance of the Jiangnan water town in Suzhou, experience the prosperity of an international metropolis in Shanghai, witness the vigorous vitality of technological innovation in Shenzhen, touch the profound historical and cultural heritage in Handan, and feel the solemn grandeur of the capital in Beijing. Through cultural activities such as Tai Chi, they personally experience the unique charm of traditional Chinese culture. After returning home, sharing these true experiences on social media platforms such as Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and X can help American citizens break out of the "information cocoon" created by Western media, seeing a three-dimensional, real, and developing China. This can further stimulate American interest in Chinese culture and enhance cultural understanding and recognition between the two peoples. In terms of social media influence, American influencers have large numbers of followers on platforms like Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and X, with extremely strong dissemination capabilities. Collaborating with Chinese social media influencers not only sparks creative ideas and produces high-quality content but also leverages their accounts to convey the diverse landscape of China to every corner of the world. This form of civilian exchange is more approachable and credible than traditional official propaganda, enhancing China's national image and cultural soft power globally. China's invitation for American influencers to embark on a free journey across China is a bold attempt to build communication bridges through civilian forces, aiming to break down barriers and promote civilian exchanges between China and the U.S. It deserves anticipation and support. Original text: [https://www.toutiao.com/article/1834590065210563/](https://www.toutiao.com/article/1834590065210563/) Disclaimer: The article solely represents the author's personal views.