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UGANDA-KAMPALA-CHINESE BRIDGE-COMPETITION

(240604) -- KAMPALA, June 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Hilda Ayebare, assistant curriculum specialist for foreign languages at the Uganda National Curriculum Development Center (NCDC), speaks during the "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition in Kampala, Uganda, June 2, 2024. The Ugandan finals of "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition concluded on Sunday at Kyambogo College School in Kampala. During the final round, 12 students competed in the college and secondary school categories, demonstrating their Chinese language skills and understanding of Chinese culture through speeches, quizzes, and cultural performances. TO GO WITH "Ugandan students encouraged to learn Chinese language for brighter career prospects" (Photo by Nicholas Kajoba/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UGANDA-KAMPALA-CHINESE BRIDGE-COMPETITION

(240604) -- KAMPALA, June 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A student shows Kung Fu skills during the "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition in Kampala, Uganda, June 2, 2024. The Ugandan finals of "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition concluded on Sunday at Kyambogo College School in Kampala. During the final round, 12 students competed in the college and secondary school categories, demonstrating their Chinese language skills and understanding of Chinese culture through speeches, quizzes, and cultural performances. TO GO WITH "Ugandan students encouraged to learn Chinese language for brighter career prospects" (Photo by Nicholas Kajoba/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UGANDA-KAMPALA-CHINESE BRIDGE-COMPETITION

(240604) -- KAMPALA, June 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A student plays guzheng, a traditional Chinese musical instrument, during the "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition in Kampala, Uganda, June 2, 2024. The Ugandan finals of "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition concluded on Sunday at Kyambogo College School in Kampala. During the final round, 12 students competed in the college and secondary school categories, demonstrating their Chinese language skills and understanding of Chinese culture through speeches, quizzes, and cultural performances. TO GO WITH "Ugandan students encouraged to learn Chinese language for brighter career prospects" (Photo by Nicholas Kajoba/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UGANDA-KAMPALA-CHINESE BRIDGE-COMPETITION

(240604) -- KAMPALA, June 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A student shows Kung Fu skills during the "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition in Kampala, Uganda, June 2, 2024. The Ugandan finals of "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition concluded on Sunday at Kyambogo College School in Kampala. During the final round, 12 students competed in the college and secondary school categories, demonstrating their Chinese language skills and understanding of Chinese culture through speeches, quizzes, and cultural performances. TO GO WITH "Ugandan students encouraged to learn Chinese language for brighter career prospects" (Photo by Nicholas Kajoba/Xinhua)

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UGANDA-KAMPALA-CHINESE BRIDGE-COMPETITION

(240604) -- KAMPALA, June 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Hilda Ayebare, assistant curriculum specialist for foreign languages at the Uganda National Curriculum Development Center (NCDC), speaks during the "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition in Kampala, Uganda, June 2, 2024. The Ugandan finals of "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition concluded on Sunday at Kyambogo College School in Kampala. During the final round, 12 students competed in the college and secondary school categories, demonstrating their Chinese language skills and understanding of Chinese culture through speeches, quizzes, and cultural performances. TO GO WITH "Ugandan students encouraged to learn Chinese language for brighter career prospects" (Photo by Nicholas Kajoba/Xinhua)

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UGANDA-KAMPALA-CHINESE BRIDGE-COMPETITION

(240604) -- KAMPALA, June 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A student plays guzheng, a traditional Chinese musical instrument, during the "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition in Kampala, Uganda, June 2, 2024. The Ugandan finals of "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition concluded on Sunday at Kyambogo College School in Kampala. During the final round, 12 students competed in the college and secondary school categories, demonstrating their Chinese language skills and understanding of Chinese culture through speeches, quizzes, and cultural performances. TO GO WITH "Ugandan students encouraged to learn Chinese language for brighter career prospects" (Photo by Nicholas Kajoba/Xinhua)

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ISRAEL-TEL AVIV-CHINESE BRIDGE-COMPETITION

(240603) -- TEL AVIV, June 3, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Alon Shoval from the Hebrew University sings during the "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition at Tel Aviv University in Tel Aviv, Israel, June 2, 2024. The 23rd "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for Israeli university students concluded on Sunday in the country's economic center Tel Aviv. The competition, featuring Chinese speeches, Chinese knowledge quizzes, and talent shows, drew together students from three Israeli universities. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Junqing)

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ISRAEL-TEL AVIV-CHINESE BRIDGE-COMPETITION

(240603) -- TEL AVIV, June 3, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Liu Song, deputy chief and minister counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Israel, speaks during the "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition at Tel Aviv University in Tel Aviv, Israel, June 2, 2024. The 23rd "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for Israeli university students concluded on Sunday in the country's economic center Tel Aviv. The competition, featuring Chinese speeches, Chinese knowledge quizzes, and talent shows, drew together students from three Israeli universities. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Junqing)

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ISRAEL-TEL AVIV-CHINESE BRIDGE-COMPETITION

(240603) -- TEL AVIV, June 3, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A man plays Hulusi, a traditional Chinese wind instrument, during the "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition at Tel Aviv University in Tel Aviv, Israel, June 2, 2024. The 23rd "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for Israeli university students concluded on Sunday in the country's economic center Tel Aviv. The competition, featuring Chinese speeches, Chinese knowledge quizzes, and talent shows, drew together students from three Israeli universities. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Junqing)

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ISRAEL-TEL AVIV-CHINESE BRIDGE-COMPETITION

(240603) -- TEL AVIV, June 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Alon Shoval from the Hebrew University sings during the "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition at Tel Aviv University in Tel Aviv, Israel, June 2, 2024. The 23rd "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for Israeli university students concluded on Sunday in the country's economic center Tel Aviv. The competition, featuring Chinese speeches, Chinese knowledge quizzes, and talent shows, drew together students from three Israeli universities. (Xinhua/Chen Junqing)

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ISRAEL-TEL AVIV-CHINESE BRIDGE-COMPETITION

(240603) -- TEL AVIV, June 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A man plays Hulusi, a traditional Chinese wind instrument, during the "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition at Tel Aviv University in Tel Aviv, Israel, June 2, 2024. The 23rd "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for Israeli university students concluded on Sunday in the country's economic center Tel Aviv. The competition, featuring Chinese speeches, Chinese knowledge quizzes, and talent shows, drew together students from three Israeli universities. (Xinhua/Chen Junqing)

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ISRAEL-TEL AVIV-CHINESE BRIDGE-COMPETITION

(240603) -- TEL AVIV, June 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Liu Song, deputy chief and minister counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Israel, speaks during the "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition at Tel Aviv University in Tel Aviv, Israel, June 2, 2024. The 23rd "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for Israeli university students concluded on Sunday in the country's economic center Tel Aviv. The competition, featuring Chinese speeches, Chinese knowledge quizzes, and talent shows, drew together students from three Israeli universities. (Xinhua/Chen Junqing)

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"Chinese Bridge" language proficiency contest concludes in Israel

STORY: "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency contest concludes in Israel SHOOTING TIME: June 2, 2024 DATELINE: June 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: TEL AVIV, Israel CATEGORY: CULTURE/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the contest STORYLINE: The 23rd "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for Israeli university students concluded on Sunday in the country's economic center Tel Aviv. The competition, featuring Chinese speeches, Chinese knowledge quizzes, and talent shows, drew together students from three Israeli universities. In addition to delivering speeches themed "One World, One Family," the contestants expressed their proficiency in the Chinese language and interest in Chinese culture by demonstrating their talents in ancient Chinese poetry recitation, guitar playing of Chinese pop songs, and Chinese style of stand-up comedy. Tali Kogan, a student from Tel Aviv University, won the contest and will represent Israeli university students to compete in the annual international Chine

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Chinese language contest held in Zagreb

STORY: Chinese language contest held in Zagreb SHOOTING TIME: May 25, 2024 DATELINE: May 26, 2024 LENGTH: 0:03:17 LOCATION: Zagreb CATEGORY: EDUCATION/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the "Chinese Bridge" competition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): QI QIANJIN, Chinese ambassador to Croatia 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JURICA PAVICIC, Vice-rector for International and Inter-institutional Cooperation at the University of Zagreb 4. various of the "Chinese Bridge" competition STORYLINE: The Confucius Institute at the University of Zagreb hosted the Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition on Saturday. The competition included Chinese speeches, knowledge quizzes and talent shows. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): QI QIANJIN, Chinese ambassador to Croatia "Today's competition, I think, is the right moment, and we open the window for Croatian young people to connect more with China. We are pleased to know that in the last few years, there are a few other Chinese competitions that gained good results, and they have a chance

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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,

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23rd "Chinese Bridge" language competition for university students held in Mongolia

STORY: 23rd "Chinese Bridge" language competition for university students held in Mongolia SHOOTING TIME: April 26, 2024 DATELINE: April 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:00 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 23rd "Chinese Bridge" language competition for university students in Mongolia STORYLINE: The final round of the 23rd edition of the "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for university students was held in Mongolia's capital on Friday. The competition under the theme "One World, One Family" was co-organized by the Chinese Embassy in Mongolia, the Confucius Institute at the National University of Mongolia, and the Chinese Proficiency Test Center in Mongolia. A total of 22 finalists from six universities in Mongolia showcased their Chinese language skills and understanding of Chinese culture through speeches, quizzes, and cultural performances. A female freshman from the University of Finance and Economics won the contest and was qualified to represent Mongolia at t

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"Chinese Bridge" contest for secondary school students held in Mongolia

STORY: "Chinese Bridge" contest for secondary school students held in Mongolia SHOOTING TIME: April 5, 2024 DATELINE: April 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:00 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the contest STORYLINE: The finals of the 17th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese proficiency competition for middle school students in Mongolia concluded on Friday in the country's capital, Ulan Bator. Under the theme "Fly High With Chinese," a total of 25 finalists from eight schools across Mongolia showcased their Chinese language skills and understanding of the Chinese culture through speeches, quizzes, and cultural performances. Enkhee Narangerel, a 12th-grade student from a secondary school in the northern province of Darkhan-Uul, won the competition and was qualified to represent Mongolia at the final "Chinese Bridge" competition in China. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Ulan Bator. (XHTV)

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Foreign primary school students show Chinese language skills in Myanmar

STORY: Foreign primary school students show Chinese language skills in Myanmar DATELINE: June 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:33 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of students showing their Chinese language skills 2. various of the Chinese language proficiency competition STORYLINE: The third edition of the "Chinese Bridge" language competition for foreign primary school students in Myanmar was held in Yangon on Sunday. A total of 20 students aged eight to 13, who are all from Chinese schools in Yangon, participated in the event at the China Cultural Center in Yangon. The competition, jointly organized by the Chinese Embassy in Myanmar and Yangon Bo Wen School, featured speeches, talent shows such as singing and dancing and quizzes on Chinese cultural knowledge. Due to her excellent performance in the show, 12-year-old Htet Thiri Win from Bo Wen School won the first prize. Htet told Xinhua that she was happy as the champion of the competition, saying that she has been studying Chin

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"Chinese Bridge" competition concludes in Bangladesh

STORY: "Chinese Bridge" competition concludes in Bangladesh DATELINE: June 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:06 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of talent shows 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANG YALI, Champion of this year's competition 3. various of the audience's reaction STORYLINE: The final round of the 22nd "Chinese Bridge" competition for Bangladeshi college students concluded on Saturday at the Institute of Modern Language at the University of Dhaka. The competition, themed "One World, One Family," was hosted by Confucius Institute at the University of Dhaka and co-hosted by Confucius Institute at North South University and Shanto Mariam-Honghe Confucius Classroom. It featured contests of Chinese knowledge quizzes, Chinese speeches and talent shows. Wang Yali, an 18-year-old student from the Confucius Institute at North South University, secured first place in the contest and will represent Bangladeshi students to compete in the annual international Chinese language contest. SOUNDBITE (

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NEPAL-LALITPUR-CHINESE BRIDGE COMPETITION-FINAL ROUND

(230612) -- LALITPUR, June 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A student demonstrates Chinese kongfu during the final round of the 22nd Chinese Bridge language contest in Lalitpur, Nepal, June 11, 2023. A total of 10 Nepali college students on Sunday contested in the final round of the 22nd "Chinese Bridge" language contest in Lalitpur, a city in the Kathmandu Valley. The Chinese language proficiency competition, hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Nepal and organized by the Confucius Institute at Kathmandu University, featured speeches on "One World, One Family," quizzes on Chinese knowledge and talent shows. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-LALITPUR-CHINESE BRIDGE COMPETITION-FINAL ROUND

(230612) -- LALITPUR, June 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Chen Song addresses the final round of the 22nd Chinese Bridge language contest in Lalitpur, Nepal, June 11, 2023. A total of 10 Nepali college students on Sunday contested in the final round of the 22nd "Chinese Bridge" language contest in Lalitpur, a city in the Kathmandu Valley. The Chinese language proficiency competition, hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Nepal and organized by the Confucius Institute at Kathmandu University, featured speeches on "One World, One Family," quizzes on Chinese knowledge and talent shows. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-LALITPUR-CHINESE BRIDGE COMPETITION-FINAL ROUND

(230612) -- LALITPUR, June 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A student performs Taiji, or Tai Chi, during the final round of the 22nd Chinese Bridge language contest in Lalitpur, Nepal, June 11, 2023. A total of 10 Nepali college students on Sunday contested in the final round of the 22nd "Chinese Bridge" language contest in Lalitpur, a city in the Kathmandu Valley. The Chinese language proficiency competition, hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Nepal and organized by the Confucius Institute at Kathmandu University, featured speeches on "One World, One Family," quizzes on Chinese knowledge and talent shows. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-LALITPUR-CHINESE BRIDGE COMPETITION-FINAL ROUND

(230612) -- LALITPUR, June 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A student performs during the final round of the 22nd Chinese Bridge language contest in Lalitpur, Nepal, June 11, 2023. A total of 10 Nepali college students on Sunday contested in the final round of the 22nd "Chinese Bridge" language contest in Lalitpur, a city in the Kathmandu Valley. The Chinese language proficiency competition, hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Nepal and organized by the Confucius Institute at Kathmandu University, featured speeches on "One World, One Family," quizzes on Chinese knowledge and talent shows. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-LALITPUR-CHINESE BRIDGE COMPETITION-FINAL ROUND

(230612) -- LALITPUR, June 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Manjali Shakya Bajracharya, Lalitpur's deputy mayor, addresses the final round of the 22nd Chinese Bridge language contest in Lalitpur, Nepal, June 11, 2023. A total of 10 Nepali college students on Sunday contested in the final round of the 22nd "Chinese Bridge" language contest in Lalitpur, a city in the Kathmandu Valley. The Chinese language proficiency competition, hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Nepal and organized by the Confucius Institute at Kathmandu University, featured speeches on "One World, One Family," quizzes on Chinese knowledge and talent shows. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-LALITPUR-CHINESE BRIDGE COMPETITION-FINAL ROUND

(230612) -- LALITPUR, June 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Chen Song (L) presents a certificate to the winner of the 22nd Chinese Bridge language contest in Lalitpur, Nepal, June 11, 2023. A total of 10 Nepali college students on Sunday contested in the final round of the 22nd "Chinese Bridge" language contest in Lalitpur, a city in the Kathmandu Valley. The Chinese language proficiency competition, hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Nepal and organized by the Confucius Institute at Kathmandu University, featured speeches on "One World, One Family," quizzes on Chinese knowledge and talent shows. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

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AUSTRIA-VIENNA-"CHINESE BRIDGE" COMPETITION

(230611) -- VIENNA, June 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Shonae Kalifa Phillips sings during the 2023 "Chinese Bridge" language contest for Austrian college and high school students in Vienna, Austria, June 10, 2023. The final round of the 2023 "Chinese Bridge" language contest for Austrian college and high school students concluded here on Saturday, with a total of 14 students contesting for the championships. The Chinese language proficiency competition, co-hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Austria, the Confucius Institute at the University of Vienna and the Confucius Institute at the University of Graz, featured contests of Chinese speeches, Chinese knowledge quizzes and talent shows. (Xinhua/He Canling)

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AUSTRIA-VIENNA-"CHINESE BRIDGE" COMPETITION

(230611) -- VIENNA, June 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Carla Marchetto performs tea ceremony during the 2023 "Chinese Bridge" language contest for Austrian college and high school students in Vienna, Austria, June 10, 2023. The final round of the 2023 "Chinese Bridge" language contest for Austrian college and high school students concluded here on Saturday, with a total of 14 students contesting for the championships. The Chinese language proficiency competition, co-hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Austria, the Confucius Institute at the University of Vienna and the Confucius Institute at the University of Graz, featured contests of Chinese speeches, Chinese knowledge quizzes and talent shows. (Xinhua/He Canling)

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"Chinese Bridge" competition concludes in Jordan

STORY: "Chinese Bridge" competition concludes in Jordan DATELINE: June 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:06 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the competition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHEN CHUANDONG, Chinese Ambassador to Jordan 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): TALAL ABU GHAZALEH, TAG chairman 4. various of the competition 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): SARA YOUSEF, Student at TAG Confucius Institute and winner of the competition 6. various of the competition STORYLINE: The final round of the 22nd "Chinese Bridge" competition for Jordanian college students concluded on Monday in the capital Amman, with 10 students from universities and institutions contesting the championship. The Chinese language proficiency competition, hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Jordan, the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh (TAG) Confucius Institute, and the China Cultural Center in Amman, featured the competition of Chinese speeches, Chinese knowledge quizzes and talent shows. Besides delivering speeches themed "One World, One Family,"

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Chinese language proficiency competition held in Croatia

STORY: Chinese language proficiency competition held in Croatia DATELINE: May 29, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:52 LOCATION: Zagreb CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the opening ceremony 2. Croatian students speaking Chinese 3. competitors showing skills STORYLINE: The "Chinese Bridge", a Chinese language proficiency competition, was held at the Confucius Institute of the University of Zagreb on Saturday and Sunday, featuring Chinese speeches, Chinese knowledge quizzes, and talent shows. Six college students, four middle school students, and 10 primary school students from all over Croatia participated in the annual competition. During the talent shows, the contestants performed Chinese dance, Chinese calligraphy, Chinese songs, flute playing, and Chinese crosstalk. Teresia Brezaric from the University of Zagreb, Dora Soklic from the Sesvete Middle School in Zagreb, and Ema Dujmovic from the Milana Langa Primary School in Samobor won the competition for the respective groups. Qi Jinjin, Chinese

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Romania holds "Chinese Bridge" contest for secondary school students

STORY: Romania holds "Chinese Bridge" contest for secondary school students DATELINE: May 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: CLUJ-NAPOCA, Romania CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the "Chinese Bridge" contest 2. SOUNDBITE (Romanian): DENISA-ELENA DAVID, Winner of the special prize 3. various of the awarding ceremony STORYLINE: The annual Chinese proficiency contest -- the "Chinese Bridge"-- for foreign high school students in Romania's division on Saturday witnessed 22 finalists competing for a ticket to the final in China. The event, hosted by the Confucius Institute at Babes-Bolyai University, featured teenage competitors nationwide who demonstrated their Chinese language proficiency and cultural knowledge through speeches, quizzes, singing, dancing, and painting performances. Denisa-Elena David, a girl who studies Chinese at the Confucius Institute in Sibiu, central Romania, won the special prize and will represent Romania at the final stage in China. SOUNDBITE (Romanian): DENISA-ELENA DAVI

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UGANDA-KAMPALA-"CHINESE BRIDGE"-MANDARIN PROFICIENCY COMPETITION

(230417) -- KAMPALA, April 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Uganda Zhang Lizhong (R) presents prizes to Nsubuga Vianney (C) and Wamala Sadik, winners of the Ugandan finals of the "Chinese Bridge" competitions, at Kawempe Muslim Secondary School, Kampala, Uganda, April 16, 2023. Uganda on Sunday held the "Chinese Bridge" competitions aimed at testing college and secondary students' proficiency in Mandarin in Kampala, the capital of Uganda. The event was held under the theme "One World, One Family" for both categories at Kawempe Muslim Secondary School. A total of 12 finalists from both categories showcased their Chinese language skills and understanding of Chinese culture through speeches, quizzes, and cultural performances. (Photo by Nicholas Kajoba/Xinhua)

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UGANDA-KAMPALA-"CHINESE BRIDGE"-MANDARIN PROFICIENCY COMPETITION

(230417) -- KAMPALA, April 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A contestant dances during the Ugandan finals of the "Chinese Bridge" competitions at Kawempe Muslim Secondary School in Kampala, Uganda, April 16, 2023. Uganda on Sunday held the "Chinese Bridge" competitions aimed at testing college and secondary students' proficiency in Mandarin in Kampala, the capital of Uganda. The event was held under the theme "One World, One Family" for both categories at Kawempe Muslim Secondary School. A total of 12 finalists from both categories showcased their Chinese language skills and understanding of Chinese culture through speeches, quizzes, and cultural performances. (Photo by Nicholas Kajoba/Xinhua)

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UGANDA-KAMPALA-"CHINESE BRIDGE"-MANDARIN PROFICIENCY COMPETITION

(230417) -- KAMPALA, April 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A contestant performs during the Ugandan finals of the "Chinese Bridge" competitions at Kawempe Muslim Secondary School, Kampala, Uganda, April 16, 2023. Uganda on Sunday held the "Chinese Bridge" competitions aimed at testing college and secondary students' proficiency in Mandarin in Kampala, the capital of Uganda. The event was held under the theme "One World, One Family" for both categories at Kawempe Muslim Secondary School. A total of 12 finalists from both categories showcased their Chinese language skills and understanding of Chinese culture through speeches, quizzes, and cultural performances. (Photo by Nicholas Kajoba/Xinhua)

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UGANDA-KAMPALA-"CHINESE BRIDGE"-MANDARIN PROFICIENCY COMPETITION

(230417) -- KAMPALA, April 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A contestant performs guzheng, a Chinese zither, during the Ugandan finals of the "Chinese Bridge" competitions at Kawempe Muslim Secondary School, Kampala, Uganda, April 16, 2023. Uganda on Sunday held the "Chinese Bridge" competitions aimed at testing college and secondary students' proficiency in Mandarin in Kampala, the capital of Uganda. The event was held under the theme "One World, One Family" for both categories at Kawempe Muslim Secondary School. A total of 12 finalists from both categories showcased their Chinese language skills and understanding of Chinese culture through speeches, quizzes, and cultural performances. (Photo by Nicholas Kajoba/Xinhua)

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Namibian students acquainted with Chinese New Year traditions

STORY: Namibian students acquainted with Chinese New Year traditions DATELINE: Jan. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:05 LOCATION: Windhoek CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Namibian students in Chinese class 2. SOUNDBITE (English): VICTORIA AMUKWANYA, Student, Chairman Mao Zedong Secondary School 3. various of Namibian students learning Chinese culture STORYLINE: The Confucius Institute at the University of Namibia on Friday acquainted local students with traditions related to the Chinese New Year. The lessons guided by a Chinese lecturer took students on a journey to China through a video presentation. The lecturer explained in detail the Chinese zodiac which features a 12-year cycle with each year represented by a specific animal. The students learned the names of the zodiac animals in Chinese, sang Chinese songs, and experienced question-and-answer quizzes about the festival. SOUNDBITE (English): VICTORIA AMUKWANYA, Student, Chairman Mao Zedong Secondary School "The Chinese lessons were ama

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Bookstore in Tunisia holds cultural event to celebrate Chinese New Year

STORY: Bookstore in Tunisia holds cultural event to celebrate Chinese New Year DATELINE: Jan. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event STORYLINE: An event to introduce customs about Chinese New Year was held at the Oriental Knowledge Bookstore in Tunisia on Friday. The event is part of the 13th Spring Festival Joint Exhibition of Chinese Books in Global Overseas Chinese Bookstores, which is being held in 85 physical bookstores in 27 countries and regions. Most of the participants were students majoring in Chinese from the Higher Language Institute of the University of Carthage in Tunisia. Through short video clips, prize-winning quizzes, writing Chinese "Fu" character, paper-cutting and other activities, the event allowed Tunisian students to experience the culture of the Chinese New Year. Elhaj Ahmed Khaled, the person in charge of the bookstore, said that he will cooperate with Chinese institutions and continue to work hard to promote Chinese cultu

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People Staff to let robots care for seniors, work as receptionists

NAGOYA, Japan - An employee of People Staff Co. shows off two robots at a press conference on Jan. 25. The company said it will begin offering them for use in the care of residents of homes for the aged or to work as receptionists at offices in February. Yorisoi ifbot (L) quizzes seniors in order to prevent them from becoming senile while Kitty Robo (R) greets a visitor with a voiced message upon recognizing him or her with a sensor and transmits the image and voice of the visitor to the computer of a user in another room. The service is the first of its kind by a staffing service company, according to the Nagoya-based firm.

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Kenya wildlife rangers participate in continental challenge

STORY: Kenya wildlife rangers participate in continental challenge DATELINE: Sept. 18, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:30 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the marathon 2. SOUNDBITE (English): SAMWEL LEKIMARORO, Head Ranger, LEWA conservancy 3. various of the marathon STORYLINE: Over 100 ranger teams across Africa have participated in 2022 Wildlife Ranger Challenge, a multi-million dollar fundraising initiative, culminating in a 21-km half marathon on Saturday. In Kenya, the event took place at the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in the northern part of the country with two teams, each having 4 participants. The rangers did the 21-kilometer run carrying a weight of 22 kilograms each across the rough terrain. Other major challenges included sit-ups, push-ups and quizzes. The main purpose of the challenge is to showcase the different challenges rangers go through as they carry out their daily duties and also to raise money for conservation. SOUNDBITE (English): SAMWEL LEKIMARORO, Head Ranger, LEWA

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UGANDA-KAMPALA-CHINESE BRIDGE-COMPETITION

(220626) -- KAMPALA, June 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A contestant shows his calligraphy work during the "Chinese Bridge" Chinese proficiency competition for university and secondary students at the Confucius Institute of Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda, June 25, 2022. This year's competition was organized with the theme "One world, One Family" for the university category and "Fly High with Chinese" for the secondary category. During the final round of the competition, a total of 13 finalists from the two categories showcased their Chinese language skills and understanding of the Chinese culture through speeches, quizzes and cultural performances. (Photo by Nicholas Kajoba/Xinhua)

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UGANDA-KAMPALA-CHINESE BRIDGE-COMPETITION

(220626) -- KAMPALA, June 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- "Chinese Bridge" Chinese proficiency competition winners Noah Killeen (2nd R) and Moses Echoni (2nd L) pose for a group photo after receiving certificates and prizes during the "Chinese Bridge" Chinese proficiency competition for university and secondary students at the Confucius Institute of Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda, June 25, 2022. This year's competition was organized with the theme "One world, One Family" for the university category and "Fly High with Chinese" for the secondary category. During the final round of the competition, a total of 13 finalists from the two categories showcased their Chinese language skills and understanding of the Chinese culture through speeches, quizzes and cultural performances. (Photo by Nicholas Kajoba/Xinhua)

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UGANDA-KAMPALA-CHINESE BRIDGE-COMPETITION

(220626) -- KAMPALA, June 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A contestant shows his calligraphy work during the "Chinese Bridge" Chinese proficiency competition for university and secondary students at the Confucius Institute of Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda, June 25, 2022. This year's competition was organized with the theme "One world, One Family" for the university category and "Fly High with Chinese" for the secondary category. During the final round of the competition, a total of 13 finalists from the two categories showcased their Chinese language skills and understanding of the Chinese culture through speeches, quizzes and cultural performances. (Photo by Nicholas Kajoba/Xinhua)

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(23) 2005 Aichi Exposition

NAGOYA, Japan - The "PaPeRo" robot developed by NEC Corp. can sing and answer quizzes. The photo was taken Jan. 5, 2005. (Kyodo)

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People Staff to let robots care for seniors, work as receptionis

NAGOYA, Japan - An employee of People Staff Co. shows off two robots at a press conference on Jan. 25. The company said it will begin offering them for use in the care of residents of homes for the aged or to work as receptionists at offices in February. Yorisoi ifbot (L) quizzes seniors in order to prevent them from becoming senile while Kitty Robo (R) greets a visitor with a voiced message upon recognizing him or her with a sensor and transmits the image and voice of the visitor to the computer of a user in another room. The service is the first of its kind by a staffing service company, according to the Nagoya-based firm. (Kyodo)