First World Chinese Essay Competition Results Announced

The First World Chinese Essay Competition—organised by the *Zhongxuesheng Xuexi Bao* (Middle School Students' Study Paper) and the Global Association of Cultural and Educational Exchange (GACEE), co-organised by Henan Youth Press, iFLYTEK, and Jinan University Press, and co-hosted and jointly adjudicated by *Kuaile Shaonian Bao* (Happy Teenagers’ Paper), the Chinese Language Editorial Department of the *Zhongxuesheng Xuexi Bao*, and the *Sanyue Wenzhai* (Three-Month Literary Digest) Editorial Department—has completed its rigorous three-round evaluation and final expert review. Excluding the three batches of Excellence Awards previously announced, the competition has now selected five Grand Prize winners, ten First Prize winners, twenty Second Prize winners and forty Third Prize winners each for the primary, junior secondary and senior secondary categories.

Your name is just a tap away! Follow the WeChat account ‘Xuexi Bang’ (Study Rankings) or visit the official website of the *Zhongxuesheng Xuexi Bao* (https://www.zxsxxb.com/) to check your results instantly!

This competition ignited enthusiasm among over 5,000 students from more than 80 schools across 30 countries on five continents. With eloquent writing, they sketched their dreams and built bridges through words—demonstrating the critical thinking, wisdom and sense of responsibility characteristic of today’s global youth. Their essays not only reflect personal growth and reflection but also carry forward Chinese cultural traditions, showcasing the outstanding qualities of a new generation of international young people. Each winning piece constitutes a heartfelt cultural dialogue and a vivid portrait of Chinese civilisation.

Yet the excitement does not end here! The award ceremony and China Civilisation Study Tour for the First World Chinese Essay Competition are about to begin!

In late July 2025, we will hold a grand and solemn award ceremony on the Central Plains. This event will be both a hall of honour and a joyful gathering for the world’s top young Chinese-language writers! Moreover, we have carefully designed an in-depth cultural study tour—a unique opportunity for awardees to:

Immerse themselves fully in Chinese culture;

Engage directly with renowned cultural scholars and sinology experts;

Explore China’s historical depth and modern dynamism;

Build friendships and exchange ideas with peers from around the world;

Undertake a journey of cultural roots beyond the prizes—a formative experience etched in memory.

Awardees and teachers wishing to attend the award ceremony and subsequent study tour activities must register by 22:00 Beijing Time on 21 June 2025. Please contact us before this deadline to secure your place and join this momentous occasion!

For further details, please contact Ms Li (Tel/WeChat: 13526898172).

Global Association of Cultural and Educational Exchange Zhongxuesheng Xuexi Bao

19 June 2025