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15th North America “Yellow River Cup” Chinese Reading Contest

The 15th North America “Yellow River Cup” Chinese Reading Contest will be held in summer 2026.

The competition is offered at four levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Pre-AP, and Advanced, and is open to students learning Chinese as a second language.

📅 Registration: April 30 – August 15, 2026

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Contests

🏆 Yellow River Cup Chinese Reading Contest

The Yellow River Cup Chinese Reading Contest is held once a year during the summer. The 15th contest will open soon.

📚 Reading Materials by Level

  • Beginner: The 11th World Student Chinese Essay Contest Selection 《第11届世界华人学生作文大赛获奖文选》
  • Intermediate: Shanxi Stories — Historical Geography 《山西故事•民俗风物》
  • Pre-AP: Chinese Cultural Common Knowledge
  • Advanced: Romance of the Three Kingdoms (Original text, Chapters 1–40)

📝 Registration & Timeline

  • Online registration opens today
  • Contest answers begin on June 1
  • Submission deadline: September 30, 12:00 PM (Central Time)

🏅 Awards

Award certificates will be mailed to the winners.

📌 Important Note for New Participants

If this is your first time participating, please complete the “Character Game” self-assessment first.
👉 If your score is below 800, we recommend not entering the contest at this time.

(Last updated: April 26, 2026)

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If you would like to check your Chinese reading level and prepare for the 15th Yellow River Cup Chinese Reading Contest, this is a great way to challenge yourself this summer.

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If you want to improve your Chinese reading skills, choose our eReading Comprehension courses (eR001–eR007).

  • One-year access
  • Flexible pace — study on your own schedule

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  • Designed for AP-level preparation
  • Can be completed at your own pace

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Program

eReading Comprehension & eWriting Courses

📘 eReading Comprehension Courses (eR001–eR007)

These courses are designed for beginner and intermediate learners of Chinese. The primary reading material is The Award-Winning Essays from the Chinese Student Essay Contest.

The program includes over 100 selected essays covering a variety of topics, such as people, events, scenery, and descriptive writing. Each reading is followed by multiple-choice questions.

Students can choose readings based on their level, progress from easy to more challenging texts, and complete the exercises online at their own pace.

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The eWriting program is offered at three levels: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced. It provides a structured and effective platform for students who want to improve their Chinese writing skills.

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(Last updated: April 26, 2026)

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