On June 6, 2026, the Malta Regional Finals of the 19th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for secondary school students and the 6th "Chinese Bridge" Show for primary school students were successfully held. H.E. Zhang Zuo, Chinese Ambassador to Malta, and Director Alice Micallef from the Ministry for Education and Sport of Malta attended and addressed the event. More than 50 Maltese youths and local residents watched the competition.

Ambassador Zhang stated that President Xi Jinping once sent a reply letter to the teachers and students of the "China Corner" at St. Margaret College Secondary School in Malta, encouraging more young Maltese to actively participate in people-to-people and cultural exchanges between China and Malta. Noting that the "Chinese Bridge" provides a stage for young people from all over the world to showcase their Chinese language skills, he highlighted it as a bridge connecting China with the world and promoting people-to-people bonds. Ambassador Zhang also expressed his expectation that more Maltese youths will get closer to China through language learning and contribute to promoting the common development of the two countries and the mutual understanding and affinity between the two peoples.

Through thematic speeches and talent shows, 14 Maltese young participants fully demonstrated their love for traditional Chinese culture. The atmosphere at the event was warm and vibrant with youthful energy.