2025年“汉语桥”巴西赛区决赛于里约成功举办

Core Points - The 24th "Chinese Bridge" World University Chinese Competition and the 18th "Chinese Bridge" World Middle School Chinese Competition for the Brazil region concluded in Rio de Janeiro, with participation from 25 university students and 11 middle school students [1][6] - The event was organized by the Chinese Embassy in Brazil and hosted by the Confucius Institute at the Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, with sponsorship from China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) Brazil [1][12] Group 1 - The Chinese Consul General in Rio de Janeiro, Tian Min, highlighted the increasing interest in learning Chinese in Brazil and the role of Confucius Institutes in promoting cultural exchange [3][12] - The competition included talent showcases, thematic speeches, recitations, and listening tests, with winners advancing to the finals in China [6][10] - The winners were Fang Cong from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul and Enlik from Campinas State University, who expressed their commitment to fostering Sino-Brazilian friendship [6][9] Group 2 - The President of the Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro emphasized the importance of cultural and academic ties between China and Brazil, viewing the "Chinese Bridge" as a vital connection [12] - CNOOC Brazil's General Manager Huang Yehua stated the company's belief in the synergy between economic cooperation and cultural exchange, supporting the event as a means to foster youth talent [12] - The success of the event was attributed to the support from various sectors, including the Chinese embassy, local Chinese communities, and Chinese-funded institutions in Brazil [12]