About the event:

“Every child is a star, and only by confidently speaking on their own and showing off their youthful smiles, can they shine the brightest.”

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• 100+ Thousand Youths Involved Globally
• 4 awards won by our local youths
• 7 professional and experienced judges

This year, the 7th Future Orator Program was held in Beijing from July 24th to 26th. The panel was comprised of experts in the field of language and figures of authority in their respective professions.

• Chinese Foreign Relations Media Vice Chairman Wang Dong Mei
• Beijing radio station sound director, China Media University professor, Ran Di
• “News incorporated” host, China Media University Radio Hosting branch professor, Lu Jing
• China Media University news branch professor, Fang Yi Hua
• CNR station sound director, China broadcast golden microphone winners, Xiao Yu
• Future orator program head, China Media University broadcast branch professor, Du Yuan Zhi
• International Chinese HSK researcher and expert, future international orator promoter, Zheng Li Jie

The 7th edition featured four age groups: Preschool, Lower Primary, Upper Primary, and Secondary School, with participants covering a variety of topics including idol influence, the two-child policy, academic pressure, family relationships, environmental protection, and AI. They used their unique voices to express youthful thoughts and emotions.

On July 26, the grand finale and award ceremony of the 7th "Future Orator" was held at East TV in Beijing, attracting participants from across China and overseas, including Canada, Australia, Malaysia, Japan, Indonesia, the United States, and Thailand. Various awards were given, including Best Energetic Speaker, Best Popularity Speaker, Best Stage Presence Speaker, Most Charismatic Speaker, Most Promising Speaker, and Most Intelligent Speaker, as well as Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards in overseas regions. The Australian-China Business and Cultural Promotion Association received the "Best Organizational Award."

Australian participants also achieved impressive results in this year’s edition, winning two silver medals and one bronze, along with the "Most Intelligent Speaker" award. To honor these outstanding children and teachers, the Australian-China Business and Cultural Promotion Association hosted an award ceremony on the evening of August 27, with over 30 students, parents, teachers, and guests in attendance. The ceremony was marked by a speech from President Chen of the Association, followed by the presentation of certificates to the winners.

Parents expressed their gratitude, thanking the association for organizing such a high-level event and providing overseas children with the opportunity to participate in a prestigious speech competition. They also acknowledged the great support from New Golden Mountain Cultural School and its staff.

During the ceremony, one of the winners, Zhang Yilang, also performed magic tricks, and two older sisters, Maggie and Helen, performed a guitar song titled "See You at the Next Intersection" for the younger winners. The atmosphere that evening was lively and joyful!