New Zealand students compete for Chinese proficiency

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New Zealand students compete for Chinese proficiency

STORY: New Zealand students compete for Chinese proficiency DATELINE: May 28, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:33 LOCATION: CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the annual "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition in New Zealand's South Island STORYLINE: University, secondary and primary school students from across New Zealand's South Island competed for Chinese proficiency in the annual "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition held on Sunday. Hosted by the Confucius Institute at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, the themes of the South Island final for the university, secondary and primary school groups are "Fly High with Chinese," "One World, One Family" and "Chinese, Joy &Fun!" respectively. Besides delivering speeches, the contestants showcased their Chinese talent through calligraphy, Tai Chi fan, Chinese dance, and singing Chinese songs. "By studying Chinese, you not only gain insights into China's five-thousand-year history, but also gain an u

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