LONDON, May 2 (Xinhua) -- More than 50 individual contestants and 18 group teams from across Britain gathered in London on Friday for the regional finals of the global "Chinese Bridge" Mandarin Speaking Competition for secondary school students.
The participants took the contest as a vibrant platform for showcasing their Chinese language proficiency and cultural understanding. Representing 35 schools from England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, contestants impressed the judges and audience with personal stories and characteristic reflections on Chinese literature, poetry, history, cuisine, and traditional customs.
