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The launch ceremony of the 21st Century National English Speaking Competition was held in Beijing Wednesday. The contest is co-sponsored by China Daily, Coca-Cola Greater China and New Oriental School, and organized by 21st Century Education Media. It is the 21th 21st Century Coca-Cola Cup and 14th 21st Century New Oriental Cup National English Speaking Competition. 由中国日报社与可口可乐大中华区、新东方联合主办，21世纪英语教育传媒承办的第21届中国日报社“21世纪•可口可乐杯”全国英语演讲比赛、第14届中国日报社“21世纪•新东方杯”全国英语演讲比赛启动仪式于5月13日在京隆重举行。 Zhang Hongbin, deputy director of the International Liaison Office of the State Council Information Office, attended the ceremony and delivered a speech. “Professionals with international vision are strongly needed during the process of One Belt and One Road construction being promoted by the country,” according to Zhang. Students could be trained and encouraged through this contest, which can play a part in improving their communication skills. 国务院资讯办国际联络局副局长张洪斌出席启动仪式并致辞。他表示，在我国大力推动“一带一路”的建设大业过程中，十分需要高水平的国际化专业人才。“21世纪杯”全国英语演讲比赛既是一个“训练营”，也是一个“推进器”，一直发挥着提升青年学子综合素质，尤其是增强国际交往能力的作用。 | 
