Global Stage, Local Pride: Chinese Youth Shine at the 47th WorldSkills Competition
Newsletter: Chinese Youth Shine in the 47th WorldSkills Competition
September 23, 2024 09:00:58
Source: Xinhuanet
Author: Luo Yu
The 47th WorldSkills Competition was held at the European Convention and Exhibition Center in eastern Lyon, France. The Chinese delegation won 36 gold medals, 9 silver medals, 4 bronze medals, and 8 bronze awards, coming first in the gold medal list, medal list, and total team score.
The WorldSkills Competition: A Showcase of Vocational Skills
The WorldSkills Competition is held every two years and is the most prestigious vocational skills competition globally. It provides a platform for displaying and exchanging vocational skills. The competition features 59 competition areas, including chemistry laboratory technology, information network cabling, and logistics and shipping.
Chemistry Laboratory Technology: A Test of Skills and Knowledge
Chemistry laboratory technology projects involve determining the contents of a given unknown sample and preparing compounds. Competitors must use laboratory organization and management skills, experimental execution skills, and different analytical methods, experimental methods, and information systems.
Lu Jingyi: A Gold Medalist in Chemical Laboratory Technology
Lu Jingyi, a student from Henan Chemical Technician College, won the gold medal in the chemical laboratory technology project. She spent less than 15 days at home in the past two years, focusing on preparing for the competition. Lu Jingyi’s motivation was to win glory for her country and secure better career development in the future.
Li Hongyu: Breaking the Japanese Monopoly in Information Network Cabling
Li Hongyu, 19, from Tianjin, won a gold medal in the information network cabling event, breaking the 17-year Japanese monopoly in this event. The competition involved using Ethernet, LAN technology, and office/home network technology to maintain comprehensive cabling.
Zhou Yuxin: A Gold Medalist in Logistics and Shipping
Zhou Yuxin won the gold medal in the logistics and shipping project, which requires competitors to realize the entire logistics chain and transport goods safely and efficiently. Zhou Yuxin credited her team’s support and her own efforts for her success.
Industry 4.0: A Competition of Automation and Intelligence
Industry 4.0 contestants Lu Junwei and Xie Huixuan won the “Albert Vidal” award with the highest score in the World Skills Competition. This competition aims to improve production efficiency, flexibility, and sustainability through intelligent manufacturing, the Internet of Things, and big data analysis.
The Spirit of Craftsmanship: A Recognition of Excellence
The WorldSkills Competition recognizes the spirit of craftsmanship, which is reflected in the relentless training and professional spirit of the competitors. Lu Junwei’s perception of the award highlights the value of the competition: “I think this award is a recognition of the spirit of craftsmanship. Through years of relentless training, we can refine a product or project and show a professional spirit.”