On November 28, the final of the 2025 CCPIT English Public Speaking Contest was successfully held. Ren Hongbin, Chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), attended and addressed the Contest. Vice Chairpersons of the CCPIT, including Chen Jian'an, Li Qingshuang, Li Xingqian, Nie Wenhui, and Liu Jiannan, were also present on the site.
Focusing on the theme "Mission and Responsibility", contestants shared their insights into studying, promoting, and implementing the guidelines from the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee in fluent English. They interpreted the missions and tasks of the CCPIT staff in the new era and on the new journey in light of their work, demonstrating solid language skills and broad international perspectives, which garnered rounds of applause from the audience. The judging panel included the renowned host Wang Guan; Tom Simpson, Managing Director, China Operations and Chief China Representative of the China-Britain Business Council; and Lei Ning, associate professor from China Foreign Affairs University. They conducted a comprehensive evaluation of the contestants based on aspects such as expression, logical thinking, and thematic relevance.
According to the speech by Ren Hongbin, language serves as a powerful tool to communicate with partners. It is of great significance for young colleagues in the CCPIT to improve their foreign language proficiency and enhance their ability to respond to and resolve complex international situations and challenges, so as to better develop a service network for enterprises and expand international friendships. He emphasized that under the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, colleagues should keep in mind the "top priorities of the country", strengthen a sense of responsibility, and make good preparations for organizing major economic and trade events such as the APEC CEO Summit 2026, playing a leading role in implementing the decisions and deployments of the CPC Central Committee.
