Despite the pressure of the end-of-year exams and intense competition from other UK universities, Edinburgh’s very own 1st year Chinese Studies student Roderick Robert James Morrison, won 2nd prize in the 2022 Chinese Proficiency Competition, UK region!
Since the competition’s launch in 2002, this annual event has attracted more than 1.5 million college students from over 160 countries. The ‘Chinese Bridge’ has become an essential platform for international college students to learn more about the Chinese language and culture. It is also a bridge of understanding that links China and young people worldwide. In addition to testing language proficiency, the competition tests knowledge of China, cultural skills, and comprehensive learning abilities in speeches, quizzes, and artistic performances.
Roderick follows Edinburgh’s excellent track record from the previous competitions. His speech on Chinese tea culture and talent performance won great feedback from the judges and audience. Congratulations to Roderick and his teachers and trainer, who encouraged and worked with him in preparing for this competition.