Hosted by the Confucius Institute Headquarters in China, the "Chinese Bridge" competition, one of the most significant platforms for college students across the world to study Chinese language, serves as a bridge to promote the cultural exchanges between China and the outside world.

A student takes part in the final round of the "Chinese Bridge" contest in Vientiane, Laos, May 18, 2018. Laos on Friday held the final round of its 13th "Chinese Bridge" contest, an annual Chinese proficiency competition for non-Chinese college students. (Xinhua/Du Dapeng)