ILEA000662254: Veteran Satoya in Olympic moguls qualifications

"Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition held in Cameroon

STORY: "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition held in Cameroon SHOOTING TIME: June 16, 2024 DATELINE: June 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:57 LOCATION: Yaounde CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the competition 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): TAH ABONO BRILLANT JEPHTE, Winner of the competition 3. various of the competition STORYLINE: The final of the 23rd "Chinese Bridge" Chinese proficiency competition for Cameroonian college students was held at the Confucius Institute of the University of Yaounde II on Sunday in Yaounde, the capital of Cameroon. Besides Chinese speeches, 13 college students from various cities of Cameroon also showcased their understanding of Chinese culture through talent shows, such as dances, martial arts, traditional Chinese musical instruments performances, etc. Tah Abono Brillant Jephte won the champion of the college students segment with his great performance during the competition. He will go to China to compete in the global finals. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): TAH ABONO BRILLANT

Fiji high school students compete in Chinese proficiency

STORY: Fiji high school students compete in Chinese proficiency SHOOTING TIME: June 8, 2024 DATELINE: June 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: Suva CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 17th "Chinese-Bridge" Chinese proficiency competition for foreign high school students in Fiji STORYLINE: The Fiji finals of the 17th "Chinese-Bridge" Chinese proficiency competition for foreign high school students were held Saturday at the China Cultural Center in Fiji. The competition, which focused on written test, video shows, speech and talent shows, was hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Fiji, Yat Sen School and the China Cultural Center in Fiji. A total of eight Fijian students participated in the final contest, with diplomats, industry executives and students attending the half-day event. Leilah Chung, a student from Yat Sen School, emerged as the overall winner of the competition themed "Fly High with Chinese." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Suva. (XHTV)

"Chinese Bridge" language proficiency contest held in Laos

STORY: "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency contest held in Laos SHOOTING TIME: June 7, 2024 DATELINE: June 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:32 LOCATION: LUANG PRABANG, Laos CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): Student 3. various of the event STORYLINE: The 23rd "Chinese Bridge" Chinese proficiency competition for Lao university students concluded its final in northern Laos' Luang Prabang province on Saturday. The competition, themed "We are one family," comprised three sections -- a speech, a knowledge quiz and a talent show. A total of 18 contestants from universities across Laos showed their knowledge of the Chinese language and culture while performing Chinese art shows. After fierce competition, a 23-year-old student from Souphanouvong University in Luang Prabang province won the first prize and will travel to China as the representative of Laos to participate in the global finals. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): First prize winner "I am very happy. I did not expect that I would w

Chinese proficiency competition in Myanmar enhances communicating skills

STORY: Chinese proficiency competition in Myanmar enhances communicating skills SHOOTING TIME: June 8, 2024 DATELINE: June 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Chinese proficiency competition in Myanmar STORYLINE: Students from Chinese schools across Myanmar competed enthusiastically in the Chinese proficiency competition on Saturday. The competition has three categories: college level (ages 18-25), middle school level (ages 13-18), and primary school level (ages 6-12), according to an event organizer. "Many participants from Chinese schools across Myanmar competed in the competition. Among them, 15 from the college level, 15 from the middle school level and 19 from the primary school level reached the finals. We choose first, second and third prizes in each level among the finalists," she said. Myo Min Han, 18, said, "This is my first time competing, encouraged by my teacher to gain experience. In the past, I struggled with communication, but

Jordanian youth excel in Chinese proficiency competition

STORY: Jordanian youth excel in Chinese proficiency competition SHOOTING TIME: May 28, 2024 DATELINE: May 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: CULTURE/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the competition 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): HAZIM AL-MASRI, First-place winner STORYLINE: Jordan's 23rd edition of the "Chinese Bridge" Chinese proficiency competition for college students concluded its finals on Tuesday at the Philadelphia University in Jordan. The competition was co-organized by the Amman Chinese Cultural Center and by Philadelphia University, with support from the Chinese Embassy in Jordan. Chinese Ambassador Chen Chuandong highlighted the growing popularity of Chinese language learning in Jordan, noting that there are over 1,000 students enrolled in Jordan's two Confucius Institutes and seven Chinese language programs. Ten contestants from the University of Jordan, Philadelphia University, Yarmouk University, and the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Confucius Institute competed in the finals, showcasing

Chinese proficiency competition Tunisia division finals held

STORY: Chinese proficiency competition Tunisia division finals held SHOOTING TIME: May 21, 2024 DATELINE: May 23, 2024 LENGTH: 0:03:45 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: EDUCATION/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese Bridge Competition Finals in Tunisia 2. various of award presentation STORYLINE: The Tunisian finals of the 23rd Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students were held in Tunis on Tuesday with a total of 11 contestants participating in the competition. The competition was divided into a keynote speech, a Chinese language quiz, and a talent show. The contestants showed their love of Chinese culture and language through martial arts, dancing, and singing. In the end, Chaima Daghar from the Higher Institute of Languages of Tunis won the championship. She will represent Tunisia in the finals in China. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Tunis. (XHTV)

Chinese language proficiency contest sparks enthusiasm among South African students

STORY: Chinese language proficiency contest sparks enthusiasm among South African students SHOOTING TIME: May 17, 2024 DATELINE: May 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:51 LOCATION: CAPE TOWN, South Africa CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE (English): YOU WENZE, Chinese consul-general in Cape Town STORYLINE: The South Africa Finals of the 23rd "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students were successfully held on Friday in Cape Town, the country's legislative capital. The event attracted many Chinese language learners, educators and cultural enthusiasts, who witnessed the outstanding talent of South African students from universities across the country in learning the language. Among the tests set for the finalists were written quizzes, keynote speeches, question-and-answer sessions and a talent show, with each one of them presenting performances related to Chinese culture, including songs, dances, music and martial arts. After intense competition,

Malta student wins Chinese competition, advances to global finals

STORY: Malta student wins Chinese competition, advances to global finals SHOOTING TIME: May 17, 2024 DATELINE: May 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:56 LOCATION: Valletta CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the opening of the competition 2. students participating in the competition and the awarding ceremony STORYLINE: Elisabeth Van Nieuwamerongen, a sophomore, triumphed in the Confucius Institute competition at the University of Malta, earning a spot in the global competition in China, with her Chinese speech on cultural integration. In a display of linguistic prowess and cultural appreciation, students from the Confucius Institute participated in the 23rd "Chinese Bridge" Chinese proficiency competition on Friday, featuring speeches and a talent show. Expressing her excitement to Xinhua, Van Nieuwamerongen said: "I am looking forward to meeting people from other countries in China. It will be a great opportunity to communicate and become friends." She also voiced her hope to further improve her Chinese

Chinese language contest held in Czech Republic

STORY: Chinese language contest held in Czech Republic SHOOTING TIME: May 17, 2024 DATELINE: May 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:07 LOCATION: Prague CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of competition for primary school students 2. various of competition for secondary school students 3. various of performance by students of Chinese International School of Prague STORYLINE: Czech national qualifications for the 17th "Chinese Bridge" -- Chinese Proficiency Competition for foreign secondary school students -- were held here on Friday. Hosted by the Chinese Embassy in the Czech Republic, the competition consists of three parts: themed speech, talent show, and knowledge quiz. Contestants shared their experiences of learning Chinese and their stories about China, demonstrating their passion for the Chinese language and culture through the contest. Alex Ruzicka from the American Academy in Prague won the competition and will represent the Czech Republic in the "Chinese Bridge" global finals. Meanwhile, a Chinese

University of Nairobi hosts 23rd Chinese Proficiency Competition Kenya division finals

STORY: University of Nairobi hosts 23rd Chinese Proficiency Competition Kenya division finals SHOOTING TIME: May 14, 2024 DATELINE: May 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:14 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: CULTURE/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the competition 2. various of awarding ceremony 3. SOUNDBITE (English): LAURENCE KAMAU, Winner of the Kenyan finals of the Chinese Bridge competition STORYLINE: The University of Nairobi on Tuesday hosted the finals of the 23rd Chinese Bridge -- Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students Kenya division. The Kenya division finals of this year's Chinese Bridge competition covered speech, Q&A sessions and a talent show. Twenty finalists from various colleges attended the finals. Co-hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Kenya, the Confucius Institutes at four leading Kenyan universities and sponsored by several Chinese firms, the contest showcased the local youth's proficiency in Mandarin as well as their grasp of Chinese culture, including Taiji, Wushu, dance a

Veteran Satoya in Olympic moguls qualifications

CYPRESS MOUNTAIN, Canada - Tae Satoya of Japan performs a flip in the moguls qualifications in the Vancouver Olympics at Cypress Mountain on Feb. 13, 2010. The five-time Olympic skier advanced to the finals. (Kyodo)

Similar Images & Videos