How the competition has evolved over the years
China Daily | Updated: 2017-04-05 06:43
1995: Huang Qing, then deputy editor-in-chief of China Daily, conceived the idea of holding a national English speaking competition in China. Preparation for the competition began soon afterward.
March 1996: The first China Daily "21st Century Cup" National English Speaking Competition took place. Twenty-two competitors from 22 universities and colleges participated. Liu Xin from Nanjing University, the champion, took part in the International Public Speaking Competition in London and stood out among 37 competitors from 27 countries, winning the championship.
March 2000: Top universities in Hong Kong and Macao sent students to participate in the competition.
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