Chinese writing contest held in Zimbabwe

HARARE, March 22 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese writing competition for Zimbabwean students was held in Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe, Friday.

Students from primary, and high schools and colleges showcased their writing skills and understanding of the Chinese language and culture at the first edition of the Chinese Character Hero Competition, organized by the Confucius Institute at the University of Zimbabwe (CIUZ). They were expected to write, read and match Chinese characters with pictures.