On 22 August, Consul General Chen Shijie met award-winning contestants of the 2026 “Cultural China · Water Cube Cup” Chinese Singing Competition from the Auckland Division as well as those who took part in the national finals in China, at his official residence.

Consul General Chen congratulated the contestants on their outstanding achievements. He noted that the “Water Cube Cup” Chinese Singing Competition serves as an important platform for showcasing artistic talent, promoting Chinese culture and boosting people-to-people exchanges between China and other countries. He expressed the hope that the award-winning contestants will pursue their dreams along their musical journey, strive to be inheritors of Chinese culture and facilitators of China-New Zealand people-to-people connectivity, and contribute to furthering the sustained growth of bilateral relations from a new starting point.

The Auckland Division of this year’s “Water Cube Cup” Chinese Singing Competition is organized by the New Zealand Huaxing Arts Troupe. Contestants from the division secured one silver medal and two bronze medals at the national finals held in Beijing.