The Belt and Road Youth English Speaking Competition took place in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province on March 23.

The event brought together 31 contestants from about 30 countries and regions involved in the Belt and Road Initiative.

Jointly organized by China Daily, Hangzhou Municipal Government and the English-Speaking Union, the event aims to provide a platform for youngsters to gain a deeper understanding of China through language and cultural exchange and foster cross-cultural communication.