Core Points - The 19th National Japanese Speech Contest's North China regional final was held on November 15 at Tianjin Foreign Studies University, with three students winning the special prize and advancing to the national final in March next year [2][4] - The competition included a 5-minute prepared speech on one of two themes and a 3-minute impromptu speech, with evaluations based on pronunciation, grammar, content, and expression [2][4] Group 1 - Li Xinyi discussed the current state of Chinese youth, emphasizing their ability to reinterpret traditional elements in modern contexts [3] - Li Yingzhen shared her experiences in international communication, highlighting the importance of genuine face-to-face interactions in the age of AI and social media [3] - Zhou Zhihan proposed the concept of a "city of coexistence," where young people can learn from the elderly, inspired by her travels in Japan [3] Group 2 - Li Xinyi expressed her excitement about the win and her determination to prepare for the national final [4] - Li Yingzhen committed to continuing her efforts to meet the expectations of the judges [4] - Zhou Zhihan emphasized the importance of sharing personal experiences in her speech [4] Group 3 - The National Japanese Speech Contest has been held since 2006, with regional finals taking place across seven regions in China [4] - The Northeast, Southwest, and East China regional finals have already occurred, with the Central China final scheduled for November 22 and the South China and Northwest finals on November 29 [4]