Chinese competitors win big at WorldSkills

The purpose of joining the WorldSkills Competition is not to win medals but to help build a team of skilled workers for the country's development, said a senior human resources official.

Tang Tao, vice-minister of human resources and social security, made the comment on Saturday during the welcoming ceremony in Beijing for the return of the Chinese delegation from the 44th WorldSkills Competition in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, which ended on Thursday.

China won 15 gold, seven silver and eight bronze medals during the event, the best performance by a Chinese delegation since the country joined WorldSkills in 2010.