Time to test your Chinese

Officials and students pose for a group photo at the Chinese Bridge language proficiency competition for high school students at the China Cultural Center in Suva, Fiji, on June 8
A contestant performs during the Chinese Bridge competition for college students, held in the Confucius Institute at Souphanouvong University in Luang Prabang, Laos, on June 7
A contestant takes part in the Chinese Bridge competition for middle school students in Hamburg on June 8
A contestant shows his skill at pouring tea during the talent section of the Chinese Bridge competition for middle school students in Hamburg, Germany, on June 8

The initial rounds of the Chinese Bridge language proficiency competition have recently been held around the world. The global finals will take place in China in the second half of the year.

Lanunched in 2002, the competition is a platform for Chinese learners to showcase their proficiency, exchange learning experiences, and test their skills in the Chinese language. The competitions included speeches, knowledge tests and talent shows.

(Photos by Xinhua News Agency)

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