Chongqing is buzzing with talent this week as the Second Belt and Road International Skills Competition kicks off! Over 590 contestants from 61 countries and regions are battling it out in 18 categories—from high-tech fields like digital construction and optoelectronic technology to creative arts like floral design and hairdressing. 🛠️🌸
Running until June 26, the event’s theme, \"Skill Cooperation for Common Development,\" highlights its mission to boost global collaboration through innovation. Think of it as the Olympics of craftsmanship, where a robotics whiz from Brazil might swap tips with a fashion guru from Indonesia. 🌐💡
This isn’t just about trophies—it’s a launchpad for cross-border tech partnerships and cultural exchange. As one organizer put it: \"Skills are the universal language shaping tomorrow’s economy.\" Whether you’re into AI or aesthetics, this competition proves creativity has no borders. 🚀🎨
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