WorldSkills Competition concludes in Shanghai with focus on global vocational cooperation

The 48th WorldSkills Competition has concluded in Shanghai, China, featuring 1,385 young competitors from 68 countries and regions. The event included competitions across 64 occupations, with seven new categories added in emerging technology fields.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with WorldSkills President Uhan He and CEO David Hoy in Shanghai to discuss deepening cooperation. Li emphasized China's commitment to improving domestic skill training mechanisms and providing global public products to support the world economy. He expressed China's willingness to support the organization's transformation in areas such as education, training, and poverty reduction.

International representatives praised the success of the event, noting China's role in elevating vocational education within global development. The competition highlighted the integration of traditional crafts with modern technology. Additionally, new initiatives were announced, including the establishment of a Global Skills Innovation Center in Shanghai and efforts to facilitate international vocational qualification recognition.