Chinese Bridge is the biggest global Chinese language competition in the world with regional qualifier competitions running all over the world. The public performance tests the contestants on their Chinese language ability, knowledge of China, Chinese cultural skills and understanding. Contestants often showcase their skills in music, martial arts, or comedy chops. Winners at the UK competition will have the opportunity to join the global final with contestants all around the world.
The upcoming UK regional 19th “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Proficiency Competition will take place on Saturday, 19th September 2020. It will run digitally this year due the Covid-19 pandemic. This opens up opportunities for people to observe the competition online. To register, please scan the QR code on the invitation below.
Edinburgh has a great track record from previous competitions. This year Owen Wilson, an undergraduate student studying joint honours in Chinese and Spanish will represent University of Edinburgh in the competition. As part of the competition, Owen made a short video to introduce himself and his typical day under the lock-down.