With many Gen IIs returning to China this summer for vacations and internships, Tsinghua Youth Connect (TYCon) hosted two dinner gatherings in Beijing this July to bring members together and strengthen connections within the community. Just one year ago, only three Gen IIs met up in Beijing—this year, more than 10 gathered across the two events, highlighting the growing enthusiasm for reconnecting in China. The first dinner was graciously hosted by TYCon Board Member and TYCo

By Megan Zhang and Jason He On July 18th, 2026, Tsinghua Youth Connect (TYCon) hosted its second annual Socal Pool Party. Over 20 Gen 2s (children of alumni) and some alumni came together and enjoyed a relaxing afternoon filled with food and community. With kids ranging from elementary school to postgrad (college), everyone was able to get along despite the age at. Thanks to a generous alumni Raymond Fu for hosting Socal TYCon Event! If any parents are interested in helping o

by Shelby Xu Tsinghua Youth Connect (TYCon) hosted its DMV Dim Sum & Friends gathering on June 27 at 1983 Chinese Cuisine in Arlington, Virginia, bringing together 19 Gen 1 and Gen 2 members from across the DMV area for an evening of food, conversation, and community. The evening started with boba and ice cream, giving everyone a chance to introduce themselves and get to know one another before heading to dinner together. Around the dinner table, attendees ranging from older

By Anthony Jin (Bay Area Regional Lead) Organized by Anthony Jin, Jialin Chen, Jeffrey Li, Alex Zhang, The Bay Area chapter for TYCon held its largest gathering to date at the Westfield Valley Fair Mall in Santa Clara. This event was aimed at granting a chance for Bay Area Gen 2s to come together and connect with one another in a casual setting. With the large number of students coming to the Bay Area for internships, as well as the recent growth in the Bay Area chapter thank

On 5/23/26 Tsinghua Youth Connect (TYCon) participated in the 115th Tsinghua Anniversary Event in partnership with the Silicon Valley Tsinghua Alumni Association at the Plug and Play incubator. With six representatives of TYCon volunteering at the event and promoting our various programs, the day was filled with excitement and hope for the future of TYCon in the Bay Area. The TYCon team at the venue included: Megan Zhang (President), https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganzhang188

By Alexander Wang Spent the evening with members of TYCon in the LA region for a casual night out that ended up being one of those genuinely great hangouts. We started with dinner at Meizhou Dongpo in Century City next to UCLA, which never disappoints, and just caught up over food before heading back to a friend's place to keep the night going. Once we got there it turned into one of those conversations that just flows naturally, jumping from topic to topic with no real agen

By Raymond Yao On May 3, 2026, approximately 15 Gen 2 members joined over 200 alumni at the Caltech Athenaeum Club for the annual Tsinghua Southern California Gala, which also celebrated Tsinghua University’s 115th anniversary. The event began at 10:00 AM with three concurrent forums covering topics such as digital media and online engagement, AI integration in medical devices, and developments in AI hardware. Around noon, a ceremony was held to commemorate milestone reunion

By Patrick Fang On April 26th, Georgia Tsinghua Alumni Association (TAAG) collaborated with Tsinghua Youth Connect (TYCon) to host a large-scale dinner party to celebrate Tsinghua University’s 115th Anniversary at Yifan Restaurant Event Center at Johns Creek, GA. Many Gen I from Georgia and nearby states of South Carolina, Gen II, and young Gen I who graduated from Tsinghua in recent years and are pursuing their graduate’s degree at Georgia Tech and UGA participated in this r

By Shelby Xu The Tsinghua Youth Connect (TYCon) DMV community came together to celebrate Chinese New Year in collaboration with the Tsinghua Alumni Association in Greater Washington, D.C. at Potomac Elementary School. The event was organized by the Tsinghua Alumni Association, who generously invited TYCon to join in the celebration. The evening brought together second-generation members from across the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area, with attendees ranging from