Chinese proficiency competition held in Rwanda
The 2026 Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College and Secondary School Students final was held in Kigali on May 24, with Nkurunziza Tharcisse from the University of Rwanda winning the college category and Gwiza Sabrina from Ecole Notre Dame de la Providence de Karubanda winning the secondary school category. The event, hosted by the Chinese Embassy and the Confucius Institute at the University of Rwanda, aims to strengthen cultural and educational ties between China and Rwanda.
The Rwandan final of the 2026 Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College and Secondary School Students took place in Kigali on May 24. Organized by the Chinese Embassy in Rwanda and the Confucius Institute at the University of Rwanda (UR), the event brought together students from UR and secondary schools studying Chinese. Nkurunziza Tharcisse from UR’s College of Education won the college category, while Gwiza Sabrina from Ecole Notre Dame de la Providence de Karubanda claimed the secondary school title. This marks the 13th edition of the competition for secondary school students and the 12th for college students since 2014. Chinese Ambassador to Rwanda Gao Wenqi emphasized that the competition fosters cultural exchange and deepens cooperation between the two nations. He noted that over 20,000 Rwandan students are now part of the Chinese-learning community and encouraged winners to share authentic stories of China with their communities. Rwanda’s Ministry of Education highlighted the importance of such exchanges, stating they provide students with global exposure and prepare them for an interconnected future. The competition strengthens educational partnerships, including scholarships and institutional collaborations between China and Rwanda.
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