AEON Corporation and Hao Chinese Academy Sponsor the "25th Chinese Bridge" World University Student Chinese Language Competition Japan Regional Tournament
Hao Chinese Academy, operated by AEON Corporation, will sponsor the "25th Chinese Bridge" World University Student Chinese Language Competition Japan Regional Tournament, with preliminaries on May 23 and finals on June 14, 2026. Participants will receive one-on-one lessons and tuition discounts, while finalists will also get a 50,000 yen Amazon gift card, aiming to promote Chinese language learning and support student growth.
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Hao Chinese Academy, operated by AEON Corporation (Head office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Takashi Shigeno; hereinafter "AEON"), will sponsor the "25th Chinese Bridge" World University Student Chinese Language Competition Japan Regional Tournament, the world's largest Chinese language contest hosted by the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Japan. This competition targets university students, with preliminaries held on Saturday, May 23, 2026, and the finals on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Twenty-five finalists will be invited on a study trip to China, and the winner will advance to the world competition.
The "Chinese Bridge" competition showcases not only speeches but also general knowledge quizzes and special talents related to Chinese culture. It is a comprehensive contest that demands multifaceted abilities, including not just Chinese language proficiency but also cultural understanding and expressive skills, truly making it the "culmination of Chinese language learning."
Hao Chinese Academy believes that language is not merely knowledge but becomes a "usable skill" only when connected with culture, which in turn leads to the joy of learning and sustained motivation. Therefore, Hao Chinese Academy supports this tournament with the aim of encouraging each student who takes on this challenge, broadening their potential, conveying the appeal of Chinese language learning to more people, and expanding the base of learners.
Through this sponsorship, participants in the Japan Regional Tournament will receive a one-on-one lesson from Hao Chinese Academy as a participation prize, along with tuition discount benefits. Furthermore, the first-place winner in the finals will be presented with a 50,000 yen Amazon gift card.
Hao Chinese Academy values the experience gained from this competition not just as a temporary event, but as something that connects to subsequent learning and growth. We will continue to support each learner's journey, so that the insights and confidence gained through Chinese language learning become a driving force for their future studies.
■ Participation Prize Overview
1. Prizes for all participants in the Japan Regional Tournament preliminaries
Eligibility
All individuals who participated in the Japan preliminaries on May 23, 2026
Benefits
- One 50-minute one-on-one lesson
- Enrollment privilege: For those wishing to enroll in Hao Chinese Academy
- Full exemption from the enrollment fee (22,000 yen including tax) + 20% off tuition fees
Application deadline
Until Friday, July 31, 2026, 20:00
* The validity period for free lessons is until Monday, August 31, 2026.
2. Prizes for finalists in the Japan Regional Tournament
Eligibility
25 individuals who advanced to the finals on Sunday, June 14, 2026
Benefits
Free lessons will be presented according to the competition results as follows. Also, for those wishing to enroll in Hao Chinese Academy, enrollment fee exemption and tuition fee discounts are available.
- 1st Prize: 5 free lessons + enrollment fee exemption + 40% off tuition
- 50,000 yen Amazon gift card
- 2nd Prize: 4 free lessons + enrollment fee exemption + 35% off tuition
- 3rd Prize: 3 free lessons + enrollment fee exemption + 30% off tuition
- Special Prize/Others: 2 free lessons + enrollment fee exemption + 20% off tuition
Application deadline
Until Friday, July 31, 2026, 20:00
* The validity period for free lessons is until Monday, August 31, 2026.
■ Contest participation support for Hao Chinese Academy students
For Hao Chinese Academy students who enter this competition, individual speech coaching (30 minutes x 2 sessions) by Hao Chinese Academy head instructors will be provided free of charge, offering thorough support for their stage presentations.
Coaching period: Until Saturday, June 13, 2026
■ 25th "Chinese Bridge" World University Student Chinese Language Competition Japan Regional Tournament Overview
Japan Preliminaries
Saturday, May 23, 2026, Waseda University, Waseda Campus, Ono Memorial Hall
* Venues outside the Kanto region will be decided based on the number of participants, etc., and will be announced later.
Japan Finals
Sunday, June 14, 2026, Waseda University, Waseda Campus, International Conference Center
Application deadline
Friday, May 15, 2026
Eligibility
For competition eligibility and other details, please check the official competition website below.
Official Competition Website: https://university.chinesebridge-japan.education/
Organizer
Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Japan
【About Hao Chinese Academy】
Hao Chinese Academy, since its establishment in 2004, has been committed to providing "high-quality Chinese language lessons" and "sincere service" in learning Chinese (Standard Chinese and Taiwanese Mandarin), contributing to the development of Chinese education in Japan.
The "Chinese Bridge" competition showcases not only speeches but also general knowledge quizzes and special talents related to Chinese culture. It is a comprehensive contest that demands multifaceted abilities, including not just Chinese language proficiency but also cultural understanding and expressive skills, truly making it the "culmination of Chinese language learning."
Hao Chinese Academy believes that language is not merely knowledge but becomes a "usable skill" only when connected with culture, which in turn leads to the joy of learning and sustained motivation. Therefore, Hao Chinese Academy supports this tournament with the aim of encouraging each student who takes on this challenge, broadening their potential, conveying the appeal of Chinese language learning to more people, and expanding the base of learners.
Through this sponsorship, participants in the Japan Regional Tournament will receive a one-on-one lesson from Hao Chinese Academy as a participation prize, along with tuition discount benefits. Furthermore, the first-place winner in the finals will be presented with a 50,000 yen Amazon gift card.
Hao Chinese Academy values the experience gained from this competition not just as a temporary event, but as something that connects to subsequent learning and growth. We will continue to support each learner's journey, so that the insights and confidence gained through Chinese language learning become a driving force for their future studies.
■ Participation Prize Overview
1. Prizes for all participants in the Japan Regional Tournament preliminaries
Eligibility
All individuals who participated in the Japan preliminaries on May 23, 2026
Benefits
- One 50-minute one-on-one lesson
- Enrollment privilege: For those wishing to enroll in Hao Chinese Academy
- Full exemption from the enrollment fee (22,000 yen including tax) + 20% off tuition fees
Application deadline
Until Friday, July 31, 2026, 20:00
* The validity period for free lessons is until Monday, August 31, 2026.
2. Prizes for finalists in the Japan Regional Tournament
Eligibility
25 individuals who advanced to the finals on Sunday, June 14, 2026
Benefits
Free lessons will be presented according to the competition results as follows. Also, for those wishing to enroll in Hao Chinese Academy, enrollment fee exemption and tuition fee discounts are available.
- 1st Prize: 5 free lessons + enrollment fee exemption + 40% off tuition
- 50,000 yen Amazon gift card
- 2nd Prize: 4 free lessons + enrollment fee exemption + 35% off tuition
- 3rd Prize: 3 free lessons + enrollment fee exemption + 30% off tuition
- Special Prize/Others: 2 free lessons + enrollment fee exemption + 20% off tuition
Application deadline
Until Friday, July 31, 2026, 20:00
* The validity period for free lessons is until Monday, August 31, 2026.
■ Contest participation support for Hao Chinese Academy students
For Hao Chinese Academy students who enter this competition, individual speech coaching (30 minutes x 2 sessions) by Hao Chinese Academy head instructors will be provided free of charge, offering thorough support for their stage presentations.
Coaching period: Until Saturday, June 13, 2026
■ 25th "Chinese Bridge" World University Student Chinese Language Competition Japan Regional Tournament Overview
Japan Preliminaries
Saturday, May 23, 2026, Waseda University, Waseda Campus, Ono Memorial Hall
* Venues outside the Kanto region will be decided based on the number of participants, etc., and will be announced later.
Japan Finals
Sunday, June 14, 2026, Waseda University, Waseda Campus, International Conference Center
Application deadline
Friday, May 15, 2026
Eligibility
For competition eligibility and other details, please check the official competition website below.
Official Competition Website: https://university.chinesebridge-japan.education/
Organizer
Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Japan
【About Hao Chinese Academy】
Hao Chinese Academy, since its establishment in 2004, has been committed to providing "high-quality Chinese language lessons" and "sincere service" in learning Chinese (Standard Chinese and Taiwanese Mandarin), contributing to the development of Chinese education in Japan.