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The Chinese Bridge Competition 2026 Flashback
The Chinese Bridge 2026 for Middle School was held from September 8 to 22 in Beijing and Tianjin. Jana Aleksova won a scholarship for one semester in China, while her teacher Daniela Eftimova received a Certificate of Honor. Ilina Siljanovska represented North...
CI Representatives attended 2026 Summer Camp in China
Faculty and students from the Confucius Institute at Skopje, UKIM attended the 2026 Summer Camp at Southwestern University of Finance and Economics in Chengdu, SWUFE, a Chinese Host of the Confucius Institute. Over the 10 days camp, they participated in academic...
Confucius Institute at UKIM Attends Saints Cyril and Methodius Day Commemoration
On May 22, the Confucius Institute at Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje attended the ceremony marking the 77th anniversary of the University and the Day of Saints Cyril and Methodius, the saints after whom the University is named.The ceremony was attended...
Confucius Institute Signs MOU with the Municipality of Kumanovo
On Friday, May 22, Prof. Vlatko Stoilkov and Prof. Liao Wei, Co-Directors of the Confucius Institute at UKIM, visited the Municipality of Kumanovo and met with Mayor Mr. Maksim Dimitrievski. During the meeting, the two sides signed a Memorandum of Understanding to...
Article published in Nova Makedonija
An article by Prof. Liao Wei, Chinese Director of the Confucius Institute at Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, was published in Kina vo Fokus, Issue 157, on May 16–17, 2026. The article introduces the 2026 Macedonian Final of the “Chinese Bridge” Chinese...
Chinese Culture Comes Alive at Korchagin High School Open Day
On May 16, the Confucius Institute at UKIM joined the Open Day at Rade Jovchevski-Korchagin High School in Skopje, bringing Chinese language and culture to students, parents, and teachers through hands-on activities. Participants enjoyed interactive workshops on...
First HSK and HSKK Tests of 2026 Successfully Held
On May 16, the Confucius Institute at Ss. Cyril and Methodius University successfully held its first HSK Chinese Proficiency Tests and HSKK Chinese Speaking Tests of 2026. HSK, or the Chinese Proficiency Test, is an internationally recognized standardized test...
✨ Highlights from the 2026 “Chinese Bridge” Competition in North Macedonia!
Here are some memorable moments from this year’s competition. Our contestants showed great passion, confidence, and love for the Chinese language and culture. Thank you to all contestants, judges, guests, teachers, and friends for making this event so special....
North Macedonia Final of the 2026 “Chinese Bridge” Competition Held in Skopje
On May 9, 2026, the North Macedonia Final of the 2026 “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Proficiency Competition was successfully held in Skopje. Organized by the Confucius Institute at Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje (UKIM), the event brought together 26...
📣 Join us this Saturday for the 2026 “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Language Competition in North Macedonia!
Organized by the Confucius Institute at Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, this exciting event will bring together young Chinese language learners from across North Macedonia to showcase their language skills, cultural knowledge, and talents. 🏮 Contestants...
🎉 Celebrating UN Chinese Language Day
🎉 Celebrating UN Chinese Language Day, a vibrant Chinese language and culture event was held on April 20 at Elementary School “Vanco Prke” in Štip, hosted by the Chinese Embassy in North Macedonia, with the Confucius Institute at UKIM providing organizational support....
We are pleased to share an upcoming lecture hosted by the Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts:
🎓 “Genres of Classical Chinese Poetry”by Dr. Igor Radev 📅 April 7, 2026 | 🕐 13:00📍 Amphitheatre of MANU, Skopje Classical Chinese poetry is one of the oldest and most refined literary traditions in the world, with a history spanning over two millennia. This lecture...
📢 2026 “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Proficiency Competition – North Macedonia
“Chinese Bridge” is a prestigious international Chinese language competition that brings together learners from around the world to showcase their language skills and understanding of Chinese culture. For over 10 years, the Confucius Institute at UKIM has proudly...
Confucius Institute at UKIM Launches Chinese Courses in Ohrid
On March 14, 2026, the Confucius Institute at Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje (UKIM) officially launched its first Chinese language and culture courses in Ohrid at the University for Information Science and Technology “St. Paul the Apostle.” The program...
🎎 Confucius Institute at UKIM Showcases Chinese Culture at International Slavic University in Sveti Nikole
A team from the Confucius Institute at UKIM participated in a cultural evening celebrating the Chinese New Year at the International Slavic University in Sveti Nikole. The event was attended by the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to North Macedonia H.E....