Martha Leone Wins Third Prize at the 17th Chinese Bridge—Chinese Proficiency Competition

Recently, at the 17th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign Secondary School Students held in Tianjin, Martha Leone, representing Ireland from the UCD Confucius Institute, stood out among outstanding contestants from around the world won third prize globally.

As a prominent international competition, "Chinese Bridge" attracts hundreds of talented secondary school students from five continents each year. This year’s 15-day event saw Martha shine through multiple rigorous rounds, impressing judges and audiences alike with her fluent Chinese, in-depth cultural understanding, and impressive talent showcase, securing an excellent result.

Martha’s achievement reflects the fruitful outcomes of our Chinese language teaching and learning. Her confidence and passion on stage have inspired other Chinese learners. UCD Confucius Institute remains committed to providing quality educational resources to support students in deepening their engagement with the Chinese language and culture.

Martha’s outstanding performance not only earned her personal recognition but also brought pride to the UCD Confucius Institute. Her success is expected to encourage more students with an interest in Chinese language and culture to embark on their own journeys of discovery, promoting cross-cultural exchange and mutual understanding.