The university category champion will represent Hong Kong at the National Grand Final to be hosted on the mainland later this year, while the two champions from the secondary school category will participate in an overseas Model United Nations program, showcasing the talents of Hong Kong students on the international stage.

　　Other winners will also have the chance to join exchange tours, engaging with contestants from across the country and observing the National Grand Final.

　　Outstanding participants will be selected as anchors and junior reporters for China Daily Hong Kong Edition, contributing to the production of youth-focused video programs.

　　Launched in 1996, the “21st Century Cup“ National English Speaking Competition is aimed at enhancing students' English proficiency, cultivating innovative thinking, and expanding global perspectives.

　　Nationwide, the competition attracts an average of one million participants annually. The Hong Kong regional contest, introduced in 2017, has engaged over 20,000 students from 500 schools to date.