Event report
Trophée des Talents 2026 - 13th Edition | CCIFC
On March 20, 2026, CCI FRANCE CHINE organized the grand final of the 13th edition of the "Trophée des Talents" in Beijing. The event was broadcast online, attracting over 300,000 viewers who watched the contest between our three talented finalists, selected from 150 partner universities across China.
Founded in 2013 by CCI FRANCE CHINE in collaboration with the French Embassy in China, this premier eloquence contest continues to champion critical thinking and French linguistic excellence among young Chinese students.
Aligned with the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) 2026 theme "Créer, Inventer, Innover" , this year’s competition challenged our brilliant candidates on a highly relevant question:
"In a constantly evolving world, how can innovation, driven by human talent and creativity, and enriched by technology and AI, become a sustainable lever of growth and competitiveness for businesses?"
We would like to thank in particular Myriam Pavageau, Minister-Counselor of the French Embassy in China, for her inspiring remarks. She highlighted the contest as an essential bridge connecting the cultural and economic spheres of France and China. Deeply impressed by the students' innovative spirit and flawless mastery of the French language, she proudly crowned our finalists as true "ambassadors of Francophonie."
Our deepest gratitude also goes to our distinguished jury members for their time and expertise:
- Jérôme Vanachter, President Greater China, Lesaffre
- Matthieu Dumont, China Campus Director, SKEMA Business School
- Cheng Changwei, Commercial and Marketing Director APAC, SGD Pharma
- Stéphane Le Fur, Education Counselor, Embassy of France in China
- Caroline Penard, General Manager, CCI FRANCE CHINE
This event wouldn't have been possible without the unwavering support of our strategic partners. We extend our deepest gratitude to SKEMA Business School, Lesaffre, and SGD Pharma for their commitment to the Trophée des Talents.
A huge round of applause to our 2026 champions:
- 1st Place: HUANG Xianyang (黄先洋), Shanghai International Studies University
- 2nd Place: DUAN Lingyi (段令怡), Peking University
- 3rd Place: LIN Lan (林澜), Shenzhen University
