"Chinese Bridge" language contest held in Lao capital

STORY: "Chinese Bridge" language contest held in Lao capital DATELINE: June 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:13 LOCATION: Vientiane CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the "Chinese Bridge" language contest 2. various of the speech 3. various of performance STORYLINE: The 22nd "Chinese Bridge" competition, an annual Chinese proficiency competition for non-Chinese college students, was held in the Confucius Institute at the National University of Laos (NUOL) in Lao capital Vientiane on Tuesday. NUOL President Oudom Phonekhampheng said in his opening address that the competition helps Lao students improve their Chinese language skills, and promotes educational and cultural exchanges between Laos and China, contributing to Laos-China friendship. Du Changqing, a diplomat with the political section of the Chinese Embassy in Laos, said in his speech that the cultural exchanges between China and Laos have shown great vitality. Du expressed hope that all participants in the competition will jointly work to