Chinese Culture Competition in China

That the Parliament congratulates Raymond Tsang and Jojo Li on being selected to represent Great Britain at the 2014 International Chinese Culture and Talent Competition in Xiamen City in China, which is an annual competition organised by the Chinese Central Government Department of Overseas Affairs; understands that, after considering a wide range of candidates from across the world, Raymond Tsang was placed 3rd for the Public Speaking category and Jojo Li 6th for the Instrument category; notes that, at the award ceremony, Raymond Tsang from George Watson’s College in Edinburgh, won a 2,000 Renmimbi prize of £200, representing the UK Chinese Team of the UK Association for Promoting Chinese Education; considers that this competition builds a bridge between China and Scotland and promotes mutual learning and integration of different languages and cultures, and acknowledges what it considers the significant achievement by Raymond Tsang and Jojo Li.