Ms Elisabeth Van Nieuwamerongen, a student of the Department of Middle Eastern & Asian Languages & Cultures at the University of Malta, recently triumphed in the 23rd 'Chinese Bridge' competition at the University of Malta, earning a spot in the global competition in China, with her Chinese speech on cultural integration.
Students participating in this proficiency competition were asked to share their personal journeys of learning Chinese, delve into cultural integration, and celebrate Chinese cuisine.
Speaking about her win, Ms Van Nieuwamerongen said that she's looking forward to meeting people from other countries in China. She is hoping to pursue a career with a Chinese company in the future.
Elisabeth will travel to China to compete on a global stage, representing the University of Malta. The runner-up, Hristiyana Buchakova, will also travel to China to watch the international competition.
Prof. Nie Aixia, Co-Director of the Confucius Institute, highlighted that the "Chinese Bridge" competition not only showcases students' achievements in learning Chinese, but also enhances cultural understanding and exchanges between China and Malta.
More information about the competition can be found online.