Source: CCTV.com

09-25-2007 10:04

The growing enthusiasm for learning the Chinese language the world over, spawned several contests for assessing qualification in the language. Over the weekend the 4th Chinese Bridge - International Chinese Language Competition was held in Bangkok. 1,500 students from China, Thailand and South Korea were entered.

This is the fourth consecutive competition since 2004 in the Thai Capital. Initiated by the educational institutes in China and Thailand, the annual event has become an essential for those fascinated by the Chinese language. The competition serves as an exchange for teachers and it is a good ruler for assessing academic gains by Chinese teachers in Thailand.