On June 4, 2025, the International Exchange Competition for the Newly Proposed SkillSoftware Testing at the 48th WorldSkills Competition was successfully concluded. This exchange competition aims to promote international exchanges in the field of software testing, attract more countries and regions to register for software testing projects, and make it the official skills of the 48th World Skills Competition.

The competition items of the WorldSkills Competition always keep up with the global industrial development trend. In the past ten years, new events have been added to every competition, and the event settings have been constantly changed. The 48th WorldSkills Competition will be held in Shanghai in September 2026. A total of 7 new projects have entered the preparatory registration stage, and Software Testing is among them. According to the regulations of the WorldSkills International, at least six members need to register for the first time for new events.

As the co-sponsor of Software Testing, Zhonghui Yunqi Technologies Group Co., Ltd. has been deeply involved in key tasks such as technical standards discussion, application materials discussion, online training planning and implementation of Software Testing since last year, and has also participated in this international exchange and provided full technical support during the competition.

Opening Ceremony

Dr. Michael K. K. Fung, Board Member of WorldSkills International and Chair of Competition Committee; He Leixuan, deputy director of the International Organization Division of the International Cooperation Department of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security; Chen Tao, competition director of the Education and Examination Center of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology; Wen Shirang, first-class researcher of the Vocational Capacity Building Division of Guangdong Provincial Department of Human Resources and Social Security; Fang Baocheng, deputy director of Guangzhou Human Resources and Social Security Bureau; Zeng Wei, Party Secretary of Guangzhou Industry and Trade Polytechnic; Li Hongqiang, President of the college; Howard Bian, President and CEO of Zhonghui Yunqi Technologies Group Co., Ltd., as well as 22 experts and competitors from 10 countries and regions such as Hungary and Singapore, attended the opening ceremony. Li Hongqiang, the President, presided over the ceremony.

Speech by Deputy Director Fang Baocheng

At the ceremony, Fang Baocheng, deputy director of Guangzhou Municipal Bureau of Human Resources and Social Security, pointed out that Guangzhou has always regarded the cultivation of skilled talents as an important starting point for the development of service industry, and asked Guangzhou College of Industry and Trade Technicians to carefully organize competitions, do a good job in service guarantee, and send a message to contestants to cherish opportunities, show their level and style, improve their skills in communication, and show the elegance of Chinese skilled talents.

Speech by Dr. Michael K. K. Fung

Dr. Michael K. K. Fung, Board Member of WorldSkills International and Chair of Competition Committee, delivered a speech at the ceremony. He hoped that everyone would take this competition as a starting point to work together to promote software testing skills to a higher stage and contribute vigorously to the global digital transformation.

Speech by Wu Weiming, the representative of participating experts

Singapore expert Wu Weiming spoke on behalf of the participating experts. He pointed out that the most precious wealth of technical experts is practical experience and professional insight, and the exchange of ideas during the competition can often stimulate the spark of innovation beyond the competition itself.

Speech by Olivér Mrakovics, the representative of competitors

Hungarian player Olivér Mrakovics spoke on behalf of the players, saying that he would enter the competition in the best condition, treat every test case with professional skills and serious attitude, and interpret the craftsman spirit with practical actions.

Witnessed by everyone, Dr. Michael K. K. Fung, Board Member of WorldSkills International and Chair of Competition Committee, and other leading guests jointly pressed the start button to open the international exchange competition of the new software test event of the 48th WorldSkills Competition.

International Exchange Competition

This competition brought together two contestants from Guangzhou Institute of Industry and Trade Technicians and eight competitors from seven countries and regions including Hungary and Singapore. The competition has three modules: interface testing, performance testing and functional testing, which comprehensively examine the competitors' programming ability, proficiency of software testing tools, and ability to quickly locate and solve problems, and fully demonstrate the core skill requirements in the field of software testing.

The successful conclusion of this international exchange competition of new software testing events effectively enhanced the international influence of the software testing project, further stimulated the enthusiasm of players from all over the world and regions, and laid a solid foundation for the project to be officially included in the 48th WorldSkills Competition. At the same time, this competition promotes the standard docking and experience sharing of participating countries and regions in the field of software testing, helps to promote the in-depth exchange and integration of international skilled talents, forms a more complete international skill evaluation system, and promotes the innovation and development of world skill levels.

As a global industry partner of WorldSkills International, Zhonghui Group will continue to improve the competition system, build an open, inclusive and future-oriented international skills development platform, promote the iterative upgrading of skills standards in software testing and even the entire information technology field, and help the global digital economy Prosperity and development.