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Major Show Jumping Championship - Erbil

The Erbil International Equestrian Club hosted a comprehensive show jumping championship, featuring 42 elite riders from the Kurdistan Region and various Iraqi governorates. As one of the region's premier equestrian events, the competition aims to enhance the technical proficiency of athletes and prepare them for international stages. The successful organization of this tournament in Erbil underscores the stability and rapid development of sports infrastructure in the Kurdistan Region, which continues to attract top equestrian talent from across Iraq annually, in Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, on December 19, 2025. Photo by Saber Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESSS.COM

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Major Show Jumping Championship - Erbil

The Erbil International Equestrian Club hosted a comprehensive show jumping championship, featuring 42 elite riders from the Kurdistan Region and various Iraqi governorates. As one of the region's premier equestrian events, the competition aims to enhance the technical proficiency of athletes and prepare them for international stages. The successful organization of this tournament in Erbil underscores the stability and rapid development of sports infrastructure in the Kurdistan Region, which continues to attract top equestrian talent from across Iraq annually, in Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, on December 19, 2025. Photo by Saber Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESSS.COM

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Major Show Jumping Championship - Erbil

The Erbil International Equestrian Club hosted a comprehensive show jumping championship, featuring 42 elite riders from the Kurdistan Region and various Iraqi governorates. As one of the region's premier equestrian events, the competition aims to enhance the technical proficiency of athletes and prepare them for international stages. The successful organization of this tournament in Erbil underscores the stability and rapid development of sports infrastructure in the Kurdistan Region, which continues to attract top equestrian talent from across Iraq annually, in Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, on December 19, 2025. Photo by Saber Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESSS.COM

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Major Show Jumping Championship - Erbil

The Erbil International Equestrian Club hosted a comprehensive show jumping championship, featuring 42 elite riders from the Kurdistan Region and various Iraqi governorates. As one of the region's premier equestrian events, the competition aims to enhance the technical proficiency of athletes and prepare them for international stages. The successful organization of this tournament in Erbil underscores the stability and rapid development of sports infrastructure in the Kurdistan Region, which continues to attract top equestrian talent from across Iraq annually, in Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, on December 19, 2025. Photo by Saber Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESSS.COM

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Major Show Jumping Championship - Erbil

The Erbil International Equestrian Club hosted a comprehensive show jumping championship, featuring 42 elite riders from the Kurdistan Region and various Iraqi governorates. As one of the region's premier equestrian events, the competition aims to enhance the technical proficiency of athletes and prepare them for international stages. The successful organization of this tournament in Erbil underscores the stability and rapid development of sports infrastructure in the Kurdistan Region, which continues to attract top equestrian talent from across Iraq annually, in Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, on December 19, 2025. Photo by Saber Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESSS.COM

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Major Show Jumping Championship - Erbil

The Erbil International Equestrian Club hosted a comprehensive show jumping championship, featuring 42 elite riders from the Kurdistan Region and various Iraqi governorates. As one of the region's premier equestrian events, the competition aims to enhance the technical proficiency of athletes and prepare them for international stages. The successful organization of this tournament in Erbil underscores the stability and rapid development of sports infrastructure in the Kurdistan Region, which continues to attract top equestrian talent from across Iraq annually, in Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, on December 19, 2025. Photo by Saber Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESSS.COM

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Major Show Jumping Championship - Erbil

The Erbil International Equestrian Club hosted a comprehensive show jumping championship, featuring 42 elite riders from the Kurdistan Region and various Iraqi governorates. As one of the region's premier equestrian events, the competition aims to enhance the technical proficiency of athletes and prepare them for international stages. The successful organization of this tournament in Erbil underscores the stability and rapid development of sports infrastructure in the Kurdistan Region, which continues to attract top equestrian talent from across Iraq annually, in Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, on December 19, 2025. Photo by Saber Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESSS.COM

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Major Show Jumping Championship - Erbil

The Erbil International Equestrian Club hosted a comprehensive show jumping championship, featuring 42 elite riders from the Kurdistan Region and various Iraqi governorates. As one of the region's premier equestrian events, the competition aims to enhance the technical proficiency of athletes and prepare them for international stages. The successful organization of this tournament in Erbil underscores the stability and rapid development of sports infrastructure in the Kurdistan Region, which continues to attract top equestrian talent from across Iraq annually, in Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, on December 19, 2025. Photo by Saber Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESSS.COM

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Major Show Jumping Championship - Erbil

The Erbil International Equestrian Club hosted a comprehensive show jumping championship, featuring 42 elite riders from the Kurdistan Region and various Iraqi governorates. As one of the region's premier equestrian events, the competition aims to enhance the technical proficiency of athletes and prepare them for international stages. The successful organization of this tournament in Erbil underscores the stability and rapid development of sports infrastructure in the Kurdistan Region, which continues to attract top equestrian talent from across Iraq annually, in Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, on December 19, 2025. Photo by Saber Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESSS.COM

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B-2 Stealth Bomber in Formation

Philippine Sea - June 18, 2006 -- A Northrop B-2 Stealth Bomber assigned to Whiteman Air Force Base (AFB), Missouri, leads an aerial flight formation during Exercise Valiant Shield 2006. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike group is currently participating in Exercise Valiant Shield along with the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group and the Kitty Hawk Carrier Strike Group. Valiant Shield focuses on integrated joint training among U.S. military forces, enabling real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces and in detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land and cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas. Mandatory Photo by Jordon R. Beesley - U.S. Navy via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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B-2 Stealth Bomber in Formation

Philippine Sea - June 18, 2006 -- A Northrop B-2 Stealth Bomber assigned to Whiteman Air Force Base (AFB), Missouri, leads an aerial flight formation during Exercise Valiant Shield 2006. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike group is currently participating in Exercise Valiant Shield along with the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group and the Kitty Hawk Carrier Strike Group. Valiant Shield focuses on integrated joint training among U.S. military forces, enabling real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces and in detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land and cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas. Mandatory Photo by Jordon R. Beesley - U.S. Navy via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CAMEROON-SOA-CHINESE BRIDGE-LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY COMPETITION

(240619) -- SOA, June 19, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A student sings a song during the 23rd "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Cameroonian college students at the Confucius Institute of the University of Yaounde II, in Soa, Cameroon, June 16, 2024. (Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CAMEROON-SOA-CHINESE BRIDGE-LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY COMPETITION

(240619) -- SOA, June 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A student sings a song during the 23rd "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Cameroonian college students at the Confucius Institute of the University of Yaounde II, in Soa, Cameroon, June 16, 2024. (Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua)

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Chinese language proficiency competition held in New Delhi

STORY: Chinese language proficiency competition held in New Delhi SHOOTING TIME: June 15, 2024 DATELINE: June 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:58 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the competition 2. various of the Chinese ambassador at the photo exhibition ceremony commemorating the 100th anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore's visit to China 3. various of the award ceremony 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): OINAM THOITHOI CHANUT, Champion of the competition 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SUREKHA DANGWAL, Professor and vice-chancellor of Doon University STORYLINE: The 23rd "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for foreign college students and secondary school students in India was held at the Embassy of China in New Delhi on Saturday. The competition was co-organized by the Chinese Embassy in India, Cheena-Bhavana of Visva-Bharati University, and the India China Academy. A total of 13 Indian contestants participated in the final competition, showcasing their Chinese language proficiency and

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"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

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Chinese language proficiency competition held in Zimbabwe

STORY: Chinese language proficiency competition held in Zimbabwe SHOOTING TIME: June 14, 2024 DATELINE: June 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:57 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the competition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AVRIL MUKANYANGI, Winner of the high school segment of the competition 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): WILLIAM KAMUCHURUKA, Winner of the college students segment of the competition 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): PAUL MAPFUMO, Vice Chancellor of the University of Zimbabwe 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ZHOU DING, Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe STORYLINE: Chinese language students in Zimbabwe on Friday showcased their language competence at the 23rd edition of the Chinese Bridge competition held at the University of Zimbabwe in Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe. The competition, which drew participants from primary and secondary schools, as well as colleges, was organized by the Confucius Institute at the University of Zimbabwe, with support from the Chinese Embassy in Zimbabwe and Chinese

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ZIMBABWE-HARARE-CHINESE BRIDGE-LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY COMPETITION

(240615) -- HARARE, June 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A student sings a song during the 23rd edition of the Chinese Bridge competition at the University of Zimbabwe in Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe, June 14, 2024. Chinese language students in Zimbabwe on Friday showcased their language competence at the 23rd edition of the Chinese Bridge competition held at the University of Zimbabwe in Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe. (Photo by Tafara Mugwara/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ZIMBABWE-HARARE-CHINESE BRIDGE-LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY COMPETITION

(240615) -- HARARE, June 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A student delivers a speech during the 23rd edition of the Chinese Bridge competition at the University of Zimbabwe in Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe, June 14, 2024. Chinese language students in Zimbabwe on Friday showcased their language competence at the 23rd edition of the Chinese Bridge competition held at the University of Zimbabwe in Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe. (Photo by Tafara Mugwara/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ZIMBABWE-HARARE-CHINESE BRIDGE-LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY COMPETITION

(240615) -- HARARE, June 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A student sings a song during the 23rd edition of the Chinese Bridge competition at the University of Zimbabwe in Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe, June 14, 2024. Chinese language students in Zimbabwe on Friday showcased their language competence at the 23rd edition of the Chinese Bridge competition held at the University of Zimbabwe in Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe. (Photo by Tafara Mugwara/Xinhua)

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ZIMBABWE-HARARE-CHINESE BRIDGE-LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY COMPETITION

(240615) -- HARARE, June 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A student delivers a speech during the 23rd edition of the Chinese Bridge competition at the University of Zimbabwe in Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe, June 14, 2024. Chinese language students in Zimbabwe on Friday showcased their language competence at the 23rd edition of the Chinese Bridge competition held at the University of Zimbabwe in Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe. (Photo by Tafara Mugwara/Xinhua)

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Chinese language proficiency competition held in Iran's capital

STORY: Chinese language proficiency competition held in Iran's capital SHOOTING TIME: June 10, 2024 DATELINE: June 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:14 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: CULTURE/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the final round of the "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for Iranian college students STORYLINE: The final round of the "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for Iranian college students was held in Iran's capital Tehran on Monday. Sixteen college students from across Iran rivaled in the final race held at Allameh Tabataba'i University (ATU). They participated in a speech contest, followed by a talent show with options from skits, singing, and drawing to tongue twisters. The first prize went to Mahtab Montazeri Hedesh, a senior at the University of Tehran, and the second prize to Fatemeh Baratian, a sophomore at the University of Tehran. Chinese Ambassador to Iran Cong Peiwu, ATU's president Abdollah Motamedi, and some professors and students attended the even

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IRAN-TEHRAN-CHINESE BRIDGE-LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY-COMPETITION

(240611) -- TEHRAN, June 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- President of Allameh Tabataba'i University Abdollah Motamedi speaks at the final round of the "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for Iranian college students held at Allameh Tabataba'i University in Tehran, Iran, June 10, 2024. The final round of the "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for Iranian college students was held in Iran's capital Tehran on Monday, with two students receiving the first and second prizes. TO GO WITH "Chinese language proficiency competition held in Iran's capital" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-CHINESE BRIDGE-LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY-COMPETITION

(240611) -- TEHRAN, June 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Fatemeh Baratian, the second-prize winner, performs in a speech contest of the final round of the "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for Iranian college students held at Allameh Tabataba'i University in Tehran, Iran, June 10, 2024. The final round of the "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for Iranian college students was held in Iran's capital Tehran on Monday, with two students receiving the first and second prizes. TO GO WITH "Chinese language proficiency competition held in Iran's capital" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-CHINESE BRIDGE-LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY-COMPETITION

(240611) -- TEHRAN, June 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Chinese Ambassador to Iran Cong Peiwu speaks at the final round of the "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for Iranian college students held at Allameh Tabataba'i University in Tehran, Iran, June 10, 2024. The final round of the "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for Iranian college students was held in Iran's capital Tehran on Monday, with two students receiving the first and second prizes. TO GO WITH "Chinese language proficiency competition held in Iran's capital" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-CHINESE BRIDGE-LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY-COMPETITION

(240611) -- TEHRAN, June 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- First-prize winner Mahtab Montazeri Hedesh (R) and second-prize winner Fatemeh Baratian pose for photos after the final round of the "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for Iranian college students held at Allameh Tabataba'i University in Tehran, Iran, June 10, 2024. The final round of the "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for Iranian college students was held in Iran's capital Tehran on Monday, with two students receiving the first and second prizes. TO GO WITH "Chinese language proficiency competition held in Iran's capital" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-CHINESE BRIDGE-LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY-COMPETITION

(240611) -- TEHRAN, June 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Mahtab Montazeri Hedesh, the first-prize winner, performs nunchaku tactics during a talent show of the final round of the "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for Iranian college students held at Allameh Tabataba'i University in Tehran, Iran, June 10, 2024. The final round of the "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for Iranian college students was held in Iran's capital Tehran on Monday, with two students receiving the first and second prizes. TO GO WITH "Chinese language proficiency competition held in Iran's capital" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-CHINESE BRIDGE-LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY-COMPETITION

(240611) -- TEHRAN, June 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A competitor performs Chinese tea ceremony during a talent show of the final round of the "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for Iranian college students held at Allameh Tabataba'i University in Tehran, Iran, June 10, 2024. The final round of the "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for Iranian college students was held in Iran's capital Tehran on Monday, with two students receiving the first and second prizes. TO GO WITH "Chinese language proficiency competition held in Iran's capital" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-CHINESE BRIDGE-LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY-COMPETITION

(240611) -- TEHRAN, June 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Mahtab Montazeri Hedesh, the first-prize winner, performs nunchaku tactics during a talent show of the final round of the "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for Iranian college students held at Allameh Tabataba'i University in Tehran, Iran, June 10, 2024. The final round of the "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for Iranian college students was held in Iran's capital Tehran on Monday, with two students receiving the first and second prizes. TO GO WITH "Chinese language proficiency competition held in Iran's capital" (Xinhua/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-CHINESE BRIDGE-LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY-COMPETITION

(240611) -- TEHRAN, June 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A competitor performs Chinese tea ceremony during a talent show of the final round of the "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for Iranian college students held at Allameh Tabataba'i University in Tehran, Iran, June 10, 2024. The final round of the "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for Iranian college students was held in Iran's capital Tehran on Monday, with two students receiving the first and second prizes. TO GO WITH "Chinese language proficiency competition held in Iran's capital" (Xinhua/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-CHINESE BRIDGE-LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY-COMPETITION

(240611) -- TEHRAN, June 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- President of Allameh Tabataba'i University Abdollah Motamedi speaks at the final round of the "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for Iranian college students held at Allameh Tabataba'i University in Tehran, Iran, June 10, 2024. The final round of the "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for Iranian college students was held in Iran's capital Tehran on Monday, with two students receiving the first and second prizes. TO GO WITH "Chinese language proficiency competition held in Iran's capital" (Xinhua/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-CHINESE BRIDGE-LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY-COMPETITION

(240611) -- TEHRAN, June 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- First-prize winner Mahtab Montazeri Hedesh (R) and second-prize winner Fatemeh Baratian pose for photos after the final round of the "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for Iranian college students held at Allameh Tabataba'i University in Tehran, Iran, June 10, 2024. The final round of the "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for Iranian college students was held in Iran's capital Tehran on Monday, with two students receiving the first and second prizes. TO GO WITH "Chinese language proficiency competition held in Iran's capital" (Xinhua/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-CHINESE BRIDGE-LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY-COMPETITION

(240611) -- TEHRAN, June 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Iran Cong Peiwu speaks at the final round of the "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for Iranian college students held at Allameh Tabataba'i University in Tehran, Iran, June 10, 2024. The final round of the "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for Iranian college students was held in Iran's capital Tehran on Monday, with two students receiving the first and second prizes. TO GO WITH "Chinese language proficiency competition held in Iran's capital" (Xinhua/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-CHINESE BRIDGE-LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY-COMPETITION

(240611) -- TEHRAN, June 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Fatemeh Baratian, the second-prize winner, performs in a speech contest of the final round of the "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for Iranian college students held at Allameh Tabataba'i University in Tehran, Iran, June 10, 2024. The final round of the "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for Iranian college students was held in Iran's capital Tehran on Monday, with two students receiving the first and second prizes. TO GO WITH "Chinese language proficiency competition held in Iran's capital" (Xinhua/Shadati)

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"Chinese Bridge" language proficiency contest held in Ghana

STORY: "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency contest held in Ghana SHOOTING TIME: June 7, 2024 DATELINE: June 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:53 LOCATION: Accra CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Chinese language contest 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LILIAN AMA SERWA TOBIAS, Student at Confucius Institute at University of Cape Coast 3. various of the Chinese language contest 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): TU SANTANG, Chinese teacher at Confucius Institute at University of Cape Coast 5. various of the Chinese language contest STORYLINE: The 23rd "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency contest in Ghana concluded on Friday, with 12 Ghanaian contestants from three public universities competing in the grand finale. The contestants took exams, delivered speeches and performed various art forms to demonstrate their understanding and mastery of the Chinese language and culture, which captivated the audience. Lilian Ama Serwa Tobias, this year's champion, expressed her excitement about the winning. SOUNDBITE 1 (English):

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GERMANY-HAMBURG-CHINESE BRIDGE-LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY CONTEST

(240610) -- HAMBURG, June 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A contestant performs tea art during a talent display in the 17th "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for middle school students in Hamburg, Germany, June 8, 2024. The 17th "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for middle school students and the 4th "Chinese Bridge" show for primary school students in Germany were held Saturday in the city of Hamburg. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ren Pengfei)

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GERMANY-HAMBURG-CHINESE BRIDGE-LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY CONTEST

(240610) -- HAMBURG, June 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A contestant takes part in the 17th "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for middle school students in Hamburg, Germany, June 8, 2024. The 17th "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for middle school students and the 4th "Chinese Bridge" show for primary school students in Germany were held Saturday in the city of Hamburg. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ren Pengfei)

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GERMANY-HAMBURG-CHINESE BRIDGE-LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY CONTEST

(240610) -- HAMBURG, June 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A contestant performs calligraphy during a talent display in the 4th "Chinese Bridge" show for primary school students in Hamburg, Germany, June 8, 2024. The 17th "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for middle school students and the 4th "Chinese Bridge" show for primary school students in Germany were held Saturday in the city of Hamburg. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ren Pengfei)

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GERMANY-HAMBURG-CHINESE BRIDGE-LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY CONTEST

(240610) -- HAMBURG, June 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A contestant performs calligraphy during a talent display in the 17th "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for middle school students in Hamburg, Germany, June 8, 2024. The 17th "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for middle school students and the 4th "Chinese Bridge" show for primary school students in Germany were held Saturday in the city of Hamburg. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ren Pengfei)

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GERMANY-HAMBURG-CHINESE BRIDGE-LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY CONTEST

(240610) -- HAMBURG, June 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A contestant performs during a talent display in the 4th "Chinese Bridge" show for primary school students in Hamburg, Germany, June 8, 2024. The 17th "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for middle school students and the 4th "Chinese Bridge" show for primary school students in Germany were held Saturday in the city of Hamburg. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)

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GERMANY-HAMBURG-CHINESE BRIDGE-LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY CONTEST

(240610) -- HAMBURG, June 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A contestant performs during a talent display in the 4th "Chinese Bridge" show for primary school students in Hamburg, Germany, June 8, 2024. The 17th "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for middle school students and the 4th "Chinese Bridge" show for primary school students in Germany were held Saturday in the city of Hamburg. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ren Pengfei)

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GERMANY-HAMBURG-CHINESE BRIDGE-LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY CONTEST

(240610) -- HAMBURG, June 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A contestant performs tea art during a talent display in the 17th "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for middle school students in Hamburg, Germany, June 8, 2024. The 17th "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for middle school students and the 4th "Chinese Bridge" show for primary school students in Germany were held Saturday in the city of Hamburg. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)

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GERMANY-HAMBURG-CHINESE BRIDGE-LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY CONTEST

(240610) -- HAMBURG, June 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A contestant takes part in the 17th "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for middle school students in Hamburg, Germany, June 8, 2024. The 17th "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for middle school students and the 4th "Chinese Bridge" show for primary school students in Germany were held Saturday in the city of Hamburg. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ren Pengfei)

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GERMANY-HAMBURG-CHINESE BRIDGE-LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY CONTEST

(240610) -- HAMBURG, June 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A contestant performs calligraphy during a talent display in the 4th "Chinese Bridge" show for primary school students in Hamburg, Germany, June 8, 2024. The 17th "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for middle school students and the 4th "Chinese Bridge" show for primary school students in Germany were held Saturday in the city of Hamburg. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ren Pengfei)

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GERMANY-HAMBURG-CHINESE BRIDGE-LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY CONTEST

(240610) -- HAMBURG, June 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A contestant takes part in the 17th "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for middle school students in Hamburg, Germany, June 8, 2024. The 17th "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for middle school students and the 4th "Chinese Bridge" show for primary school students in Germany were held Saturday in the city of Hamburg. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)

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GERMANY-HAMBURG-CHINESE BRIDGE-LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY CONTEST

(240610) -- HAMBURG, June 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A contestant performs calligraphy during a talent display in the 17th "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for middle school students in Hamburg, Germany, June 8, 2024. The 17th "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for middle school students and the 4th "Chinese Bridge" show for primary school students in Germany were held Saturday in the city of Hamburg. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)

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GERMANY-HAMBURG-CHINESE BRIDGE-LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY CONTEST

(240610) -- HAMBURG, June 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A contestant performs calligraphy during a talent display in the 4th "Chinese Bridge" show for primary school students in Hamburg, Germany, June 8, 2024. The 17th "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for middle school students and the 4th "Chinese Bridge" show for primary school students in Germany were held Saturday in the city of Hamburg. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)

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GERMANY-HAMBURG-CHINESE BRIDGE-LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY CONTEST

(240610) -- HAMBURG, June 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A contestant takes part in the 17th "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for middle school students in Hamburg, Germany, June 8, 2024. The 17th "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for middle school students and the 4th "Chinese Bridge" show for primary school students in Germany were held Saturday in the city of Hamburg. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)

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GERMANY-HAMBURG-CHINESE BRIDGE-LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY CONTEST

(240610) -- HAMBURG, June 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A contestant performs calligraphy during a talent display in the 4th "Chinese Bridge" show for primary school students in Hamburg, Germany, June 8, 2024. The 17th "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for middle school students and the 4th "Chinese Bridge" show for primary school students in Germany were held Saturday in the city of Hamburg. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)

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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)

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"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