Schedule of the 18th “Chinese Bridge”

Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students

(Provisional)

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On July 23, 157 foreign college students from 144 competition areas in 122 countries participated in the welcome ceremony of the 18th “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students at the Confucius Institute Headquarters in Beijing. The annual competition’s semi-finals and finals kicked off then.

This year’s competition is hosted by the Confucius Institute Headquarters/Hanban of China, and the Hunan Provincial People’s Government.

It provides a communication platform for the young Chinese learners across the world, and inspires exchanges between Chinese and foreign youths. Competitors’ proficiency in Chinese language, Chinese culture, and comprehensive ability are tested in the forms of written examination, keynote speech, and talent show.

Initiated in 2002, “Chinese Bridge” events have been held for 17 sessions. More than one million college students from over 130 countries have participated in the “Chinese Bridge” competitions, sharing their outcomes and happiness in learning Chinese. More than 3,000 candidates have competed in the quarter-finals, semi-finals, or finals in China.

7月23日，来自全球122个国家144个赛区的157位大学生应邀来到孔子学院总部，参加第十八届“汉语桥”世界大学生中文比赛欢迎仪式，一年一度的“汉语桥”世界大学生中文比赛复赛、决赛正式拉开序幕。具体比赛日程见下表。

本届比赛由孔子学院总部和湖南省人民政府联合主办，湖南省教育厅和湖南广播电视台承办，湖南卫视、湖南大众传媒职业技术学院和湖南教育电视台协办。比赛以语言竞技、文化交流为基础，加强中外青年互动，讲好中国故事。

自2002年以来，“汉语桥”世界大学生中文比赛已举办17届，已有130多个国家、超过100万名世界各地的青年学生通过这项赛事，展示并分享学习汉语的成果和快乐，其中3000余名优秀选手来华参加了复赛和决赛。

The schedule chart | 比赛日程

责编：田梦瑶

来源：EnjoyChangsha