Youngsters proud to take 'bridge' to China

Within an approximately 10-minute time frame, three elementary schoolers needed to finish a free topic speech themed "Chinese, Joy and Fun"; a Q&A session with a judge panel; and a talent show.

The three middle schoolers needed to deliver a speech themed "Fly high with Chinese"; a Q&A session; a talent show; and were quizzed on their knowledge about current Chinese news, history and cultural anecdotes.

"We are especially excited to bring the 16th Chinese-Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign Secondary School Students and the 3rd Chinese-Bridge Chinese Show for Foreign Primary School Students back to an in-person setting this year," Tang said, adding during the pandemic the competition was held online.