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WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 concludes; flag passed to Japan

Overview

The 48th WorldSkills competition in Shanghai, China, concluded on September 27, 2026, featuring approximately 1,400 competitors from 70 countries and regions testing technical skills across 64 occupations. The event included seven new technology-driven categories, such as Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Software Testing. Prior to the event, Hong Kong sent its largest delegation to date, with 41 contestants participating in 37 items, including debuts in ‘Software Testing’ and ‘Furniture Making’.

China secured its fifth consecutive top position on the gold medal leaderboard with 41 gold, 11 silver, and 4 bronze medals. Brazil finished second in overall points, while Indonesia placed 19th. Vietnamese participants, including Dang Van Vi in electrical installation, were noted for precision approaching international standards, though experts highlighted a need for better training infrastructure in areas like VR, Digital Twin, and AI to bridge existing gaps.

Following the competition, Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with WorldSkills leadership to discuss deepening cooperation in education, training, and poverty reduction. New initiatives announced include the establishment of a Global Skills Innovation Center in Shanghai and efforts to facilitate international vocational qualification recognition. During the closing ceremony, China officially passed the WorldSkills flag to Japan, signaling the start of preparations for WorldSkills Aichi 2028.

Entities

Shanghai · WorldSkills · WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 · Li Qiang · China

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    WorldSkills Competition concludes in Shanghai with focus on global vocational cooperation

    The 48th WorldSkills Competition concluded in Shanghai, where 1,385 competitors from 68 regions showcased technical expertise, highlighting China's role in global vocational education.

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Vietnamese vocational students compete at WorldSkills in Shanghai

    Vietnamese vocational students competed in the 48th WorldSkills in Shanghai, demonstrating skills near international standards despite challenges in training technology and infrastructure.

  3. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Indonesia wins nine awards at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026

    Indonesia won nine awards at the WorldSkills Competition Shanghai 2026, ranking 19th globally. East Java students contributed three honors, including a silver medal in software development.

  4. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    WorldSkills Shanghai 2026: Students from Portugal and Brazil earn excellence medals

    Students from Portugal and Brazil earned Medals of Excellence in mechatronics and water technology at the WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 vocational skills competition in China.

  5. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Team Germany wins 22 medals at WorldSkills 2026 in Shanghai

    Team Germany earned 22 medals at the WorldSkills 2026 in Shanghai, including gold for furniture maker Tobias Kelz and reinforced concrete builders Tim Arnold and Jakob Distler.

  6. [CULTURE] 38 sources
    WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 concludes with China taking top honors

    The WorldSkills 2026 competition in Shanghai concluded with China taking first place. Brazil ranked second, while India, Austria, Switzerland, and Denmark also recorded strong global performances.

  7. [CULTURE] 6 sources
    WorldSkills Shanghai hosts international vocational skills competition

    Young professionals from Denmark and Sweden competed in the WorldSkills vocational competition in Shanghai, highlighting the importance of skilled trades and addressing labor shortages in their respective home-

  8. [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai introduces seven new technology-driven categories

    The 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai features 64 items, including seven new categories like drone systems and software testing, reflecting global shifts toward digital and composite skills.

  9. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Norway sends 16 skilled workers to WorldSkills in Shanghai

    Sixteen Norwegian vocational competitors have begun competing at the WorldSkills championships in Shanghai, testing their skills against participants from nearly 70 nations.

  10. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Vietnam students receive semiconductor scholarships as WorldSkills 2026 preparations advance

    Vietnamese students receive 188 scholarships for semiconductor and STEM training via the INTENSE program, while media preparations scale up for the WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 vocational competition.

  11. [TECHNOLOGY] 10 sources
    WorldSkills 2026 opens in Shanghai with record participation

    The 48th WorldSkills Competition has opened in Shanghai, featuring 1,385 competitors from 68 countries across 64 skill disciplines, including new categories in robotics and digital technology.

  12. [INTERNATIONAL] 20 sources
    WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 opens with 1,400 global competitors

    The 48th WorldSkills Competition has opened in Shanghai, bringing together 1,400 young professionals from over 65 countries to compete in 64 technical skill categories.

  13. [CULTURE] 22 sources
    WorldSkills 2026: Denmark and Vietnam prepare for competition in China

    Denmark's Skills Team is heading to China for WorldSkills 2026, while Vietnam prepares a 12-person delegation to compete in 11 trades, focusing on modern technological mastery.

  14. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 to feature Canadian and Swiss teams

    Teams from Canada and Switzerland are preparing to compete in the WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 competition, showcasing international excellence in skilled trades and technologies.

  15. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Brazil sends largest-ever delegation to WorldSkills Shanghai 2026

    Brazil has arrived in China with its largest-ever delegation for WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, featuring 71 competitors representing Senai and Senac across all 64 official vocational occupations.

  16. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 to host global vocational competition

    Young professionals from Spain and Mexico have been selected to compete in the WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 vocational skills competition, held in China, featuring 1,400 participants from 70 countries.

  17. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Indonesia sends vocational talents to WorldSkills Shanghai 2026

    Indonesia has sent 20 competitors and 17 experts to the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai to benchmark its vocational education standards against global technical trends.

  18. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 opens visitor registration

    The 48th WorldSkills Competition will be held in Shanghai in September 2026, featuring over 1,400 competitors. Visitor registration is now open, and nations like India and Vietnam are preparing large contingets

  19. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    WorldSkills Competition to be held in Shanghai with record Hong Kong delegation

    Hong Kong will send a record 41 contestants to the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai this September, competing in 37 categories including its debut in software testing.

  20. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 preparations advance with new ambassadors and international delegations

    WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 is preparing for its upcoming competition, featuring new Dream Ambassadors in China and a 48-member delegation from Austria representing various technical trades.

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