Chongqing is buzzing! 🎉 The first team has landed for the second Belt and Road International Skills Competition, and the excitement is off the charts! ✈️
On Thursday night, the team from Tonga, a Pacific island nation 🌺, touched down at the Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport. Their squad of five includes a leader, two referees, and two talented players ready to showcase their skills in Internet of Things installation and information network cabling. 💻🔌
Fatuimoana Pahulu, leading the Tongan team, is visiting the Chinese mainland for the first time. He shared his enthusiasm, hoping to learn from China in information technology and computers and bring this knowledge back home. 🇹🇴🤝🇨🇳
Team member Semisi Tuimotulalo Hopoi couldn't hide his excitement either! 🌟 Having studied Chinese in Beijing for six years, he's thrilled to participate in the competition and connect with fellow tech enthusiasts. 🧑💻🌐
Co-hosted by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security and the National Development and Reform Commission, this year's competition embraces the principles of openness, intelligence, green development, safety, and uniqueness. 🌳💡
Wang Xiaojun, an official with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, revealed that the event includes 11 skill areas from the WorldSkills Competition and seven additional areas tailored to the industrial needs of Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) countries. 🛠️🌏
\"The event will feature a diverse array of competitions, exchanges, and exhibitions,\" she said in an interview on May 28, highlighting that digital technology will play a crucial role, including AI-assisted judging. 🤖🏅
With over 300 participants from 60 countries and regions joining in from June 24 to 26, Chongqing is set to be the epicenter of global skills and innovation! 🚀🌠
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First team lands in Chongqing for B&R International Skills Competition
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