CAIRO – October 30, 2026 -- Sinopec honored 30 students from Egyptian universities as "China-Egypt Youth Cultural Ambassadors" at the final round and awards ceremony of its cultural competition in Cairo on Oct. 26.
Nearly 100 video entries from 12 universities fed a three-stage selection
The competition launched in July and drew nearly 100 original short-video entries from 12 Egyptian universities. Preliminary and semifinal rounds produced the 30 honorees, and 16 contestants from six universities reached the final. They faced three quiz rounds: compulsory, buzzer and risk-taking questions.
Five first-prize winners earn a trip to Shanghai and Ningbo
The five first-prize winners will be invited to a cultural experience program in Shanghai and Ningbo. Seifeldien Leisy, a third-year Cairo University student and one of the winners, said he hopes to study and work in China in the future.
Embassy ties the event to the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations
The event ran under the guidance of the Chinese Embassy in Egypt and formed part of the China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges. Lu Chunsheng, minister counselor at the embassy, said the competition gave young people a platform for exchanges as the two countries mark 70 years of diplomatic relations. He added that the embassy will keep creating opportunities for youth from both countries to connect.
Rehab Mahmoud, Egyptian director of the Confucius Institute of Cairo University, said a growing number of young Egyptians are learning Chinese.
A China-Egypt cultural fair and a Chinese-themed photo area ran alongside the final, with quizzes and other interactive activities.
Wei Dong, chief representative of Sinopec's Africa Office, said the company will work with Egyptian society to create more youth exchange opportunities and help advance the China-Egypt comprehensive strategic partnership.