Group 1 - The 2025 "Shangzheng Cup" semi-finals will take place from August 1 to August 29, featuring 8 individual teams and 20 university teams competing for a total of 10 spots in the finals [2][4] - The competition has seen a record participation of over 70,000 contestants, with the top 40 forming the 8 individual teams and 20 university teams selected from 128 universities based on their overall performance [4] - The significant increase in participation, nearly three times that of the previous year, is attributed to the event's established reputation, optimized competition format, and extensive outreach efforts by over 100 brokerages [4][5] Group 2 - Brokerages are leveraging their extensive networks and resources to engage with universities, enhancing financial education and providing industry insights to students [5][6] - Various brokerages have implemented innovative outreach strategies, including lectures, educational visits, and interactive sessions to promote the competition and financial literacy among students [6] - The pre-selection phase of the competition has concluded successfully, setting the stage for an exciting semi-final round, which is anticipated to showcase intense competition among participants [7]