From May 26th to June 9th, Confucius Institute at the University of the South Pacific, Yat Sen School and Lautoka Zhonghua School, successively held 2026 Chinese Bridge Competition Fiji Preliminary Rounds. Chargé d’affaires a.i. Wang Yuan of the Chinese Embassy in Fiji attended three events and delivered speeches. Officials from Fijian education authorities, students, parents, overseas Chinese, and Chinese language teachers also participated in the events.

In his speech, Wang Yuan described Chinese language as a vessel for passing down civilization, the key to understanding China, and a bridge for exchanges and mutual learning. He expressed his wish that students would continue learning and using Chinese, become envoys of friendship connecting China and Fiji, and contribute to an even brighter future for China-Fiji relations.

Centering on the themes of “One World One Family”, “Fly high with Chinese” and “Chinese, Joy and Fun”, contestants demonstrated their Chinese speeches, songs, dances, paintings and other talents, presenting the audience with a splendid performance of Chinese culture.