Malta student wins Chinese competition, advances to global finals

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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

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