The 18th Chinese Bridge-Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign Secondary School Students (Alberta Division) is now open for registration. Details are as follows:

I. Basic information:

Theme: Fly high with Chinese

Hosted by: Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China in Calgary

Organized by: Organizing Committee of the 18th Chinese Bridge-Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign Secondary School Students (Alberta Division)

II. Groups & Eligibility:

i. Group A: According to the rules of the global finals of the Competition, participants are required to meet the following criteria:

1. Between the ages of 12 and 18

2. Hold Canadian citizenship

3. Grew up in a different country other than China

4. Neither the participant nor either of the parent is a native Chinese speaker

5. Currently enrolled in a junior high or high school (grades 7–12)

6. Didn’t compete in the global finals last year

ii. Group B:

1. Between the ages of 12 and 18

2. Currently enrolled in a junior high or high school (grades 7–12)

III. Stages & Contents:

i. Preliminary Round:

Participants are required to submit a signed copy of the registration form (a scanned pdf or a picture), a video recording, and one personal photo taken recently by 15:00 on May 15, 2025, to chinesebridgealberta@gmail.com

Requirements for the video recording: 

1. Duration is less than 3 minutes, including a speech on the theme "Fly high with Chinese" (less than 2 minutes, competitors choose their own styles and topics); a demonstration of Chinese cultural talent (e.g., Chinese song/dance, traditional instruments, traditional opera, calligraphy, painting, martial arts, etc., less than 1 minute).

Landscape orientation, resolution ≥1080P

Finals: Tenatively to be held in early-mid June. Shortlisted candidates will receive further details.

IV. Awards:

i. There will be 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes, along with special awards for both Group A and Group B finalists. Winners get certificates and prizes.

ii. Group A winners may have the opportunity to be recommended for the global finals in China (one slot). Details will be communicated to the winners separately. The final interpretation of the relevant rules rests with the Organizing Committee of the finals.

V. Registration Form Download Link: 

http://calgary.china-consulate.gov.cn/lsfw/bgxz/202504/P020250430265338995702.docx

VI. If you have any questions, please email the organizing committee at chinesebridgealberta@gmail.com.