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Official licensed merchandise for the WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 unveiled
The WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 will take place in Shanghai from September 22 to 27. As the event draws near, the official licensed merchandise has been launched, featuring over 120 products that seamlessly blend “skills culture” with “Shanghai aesthetics.” Through the vibrant mascots “Neng Neng” and “Qiao Qiao,” the collection captures the youthful spirit and vigor of skilled professionals. … -
Come visit WorldSkills Shanghai 2026—Supporter Travel Services
For visitors attending the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, SCITS launches exclusive Supporter Travel Services to deliver hassle-free trips between September 22 and 27, 2026. Tailored for Competitors’ families, delegation members and global supporters, this integrated package streamlines the entire stay during the event. Each package includes five nights of hotel accommodation with daily… -
Come for Skills, Stay for Shanghai—Book your journey now！
Hosting the 48th WorldSkills Competition from September 22 to 27, 2026, Shanghai proudly rolls out 12 official themed tours under the flagship program “Come for Skills, Stay for Shanghai”. These tailor-made itineraries cater to Competitors, Technical Experts, spectators and accompanying guests, covering half-day, one-day, two-day and three-day options to fit every schedule and travel preference. A… -
The world’s heartbeat pulses with Shanghai in 50 Days: official trailer of the 48th WorldSkills Competition released
What does a day in the city feel like? An early morning bus, a fast network connection during peak hours, and a delicious dinner ready in the evening… It is these moments that make up people’s daily lives, keeping the city’s pulse beating day after day. Behind these operations are countless of skilled people who make the world move. For many, “WorldSkills Compet… -
Shanghai WorldSkills Executive Bureau announces second group of Dream Ambassadors on World Youth Skills Day
On July 15, World Youth Skills Day, the Shanghai WorldSkills Executive Bureau officially announced the second group of WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 Dream Ambassadors. Six national-level master artisans and outstanding skilled talents, including Wang Shuqun, Liu Xinru, Cao Jiahao, Zhu Lixuan, Yang Lingzhi and Wu Jiani, have been appointed as Dream Ambassadors. The appointment aims to leverage the exem… -
More than 100 top-tier masterpieces displayed, Blanc de Chine Temporary Exhibition unveiled
On 15 July, the Opening Ceremony of Blanc de Chine Temporary Exhibition was held at the WorldSkills Museum. Zhang Ying, Vice Secretary-General of the Shanghai Municipal Government and Director of the Shanghai WorldSkills Executive Bureau, attended the event. Other attendees included representatives from the WorldSkills Organization; the Department of Vocational Capacity Building and the Dep… -
The second batch of WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 Dream Ambassadors launched, WorldSkills Consular Briefing held
As the main venue of the “Come and Join the Competition” themed event for World Youth Skills Day on July 15, the WorldSkills Museum hosted multiple promotional activities for the WorldSkills Competition that day. The second batch of Dream Ambassdors for WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, namely Wang Shuqun, Cao Jiahao, Zhu Lixuan, Liu Xinru, Yang Lingzhi, and Wu Jiani, along with other maste… -
United by skills, empowered for the future: Shanghai International Youth Friendship Camp hosts “Skills in Motion, Youth in Action” Program
In celebration of the World Youth Skills Day on 15 July and to foster international exchange among young people through skills, the “Skills in Motion, Youth in Action” program, part of the Shanghai International Youth Friendship Camp, was held on the afternoon of 14 July at the WorldSkills Museum. More than 160 young participants from China and overseas gathered along Shanghai’s … -
What looks like magic, WorldSkills calls excellence
On 15 July, millions of people around the world will mark World Youth Skills Day, a day dedicated to equipping young people with the skills they need to thrive. This year’s theme, set by UNESCO-UNEVOC, is “Skills for a shared future”. It recognizes the vital role that Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) plays in building more inclusive, peaceful, resilient, and sustainable socie… -
Official promotional video Spark launched for the 48th WorldSkills Competition
Techniques repeatedly reshape the world, yet one truth never changes: humans wield the magic of forcing the future with our own hands. On 15 July, the official promotional video Spark is launched. The release coincides with World Youth Skills Day. When young people start changing the world with their own hands, the refusal to give up becomes their innate quality. Although there are days you have t…