Students pose with award certificates of the Maltese leg of the 24th “Chinese Bridge“ Chinese proficiency competition for foreign university students at the University of Malta in Msida, Malta, on May 7, 2025. Six students from the University of Malta showcased their Chinese language skills and talents on Wednesday during the Maltese leg of the 24th “Chinese Bridge“ Chinese proficiency competition for foreign university students. (Xinhua/Chen Wenxian)

　　The event provided a platform for students to express their passion for the Chinese language and share their dreams of visiting China.

　　VALLETTA, May 7 (Xinhua) -- Six students from the University of Malta showcased their Chinese language skills and talents on Wednesday during the Maltese leg of the 24th “Chinese Bridge“ Chinese proficiency competition for foreign university students.

　　The event, held at the university and organized by the Confucius Institute, provided a platform for students to express their passion for the Chinese language and share their dreams of visiting China.

　　Following their speeches delivered in Chinese, participants demonstrated talents, such as singing Chinese songs, playing Chinese music with piano or flute, performing shadow puppetry or reading a Chinese poem. The performances captivated the audience, who responded with enthusiastic applause.