Group 1 - The third National Skills Competition will be held from September 19 to 23 in Zhengzhou, Henan, featuring 106 competition projects with 3,420 contestants and 3,275 judges from across the country [1] - The Beijing delegation includes 105 contestants competing in 96 projects such as hairdressing, graphic design, and traditional Chinese pastry [1] - The event showcases both advanced technology and traditional craftsmanship, including the revival of a 20-year-lost animation production technique and demonstrations of robotics and traditional glass-making skills [1][4][6] Group 2 - The hairdressing competition consists of seven modules over three days, testing various skills such as cutting, coloring, and styling, aligning with international standards [2] - Young contestants, particularly those born after 2000, make up over 60% of the participants, indicating a trend of increasing youth involvement in skilled trades [3] - The competition features innovative technologies like a hydrogen-powered robot dog capable of navigating complex terrains and an AI examination system that can recognize over 40 dialects with 99% accuracy [4][5] Group 3 - The event includes a showcase of 40 selected traditional skills and crafts, highlighting the importance of preserving cultural heritage [6] - The revival of the cel animation technique, once a dominant method in animation production, is being led by a team from Beijing, emphasizing the educational value and craftsmanship involved [7][8]