The 48th WorldSkills Competition, to be held in #Shanghai# from Sept 22 to 27, is expected to draw more than 1,400 competitors from over 70 countries and regions. Even the city's landmarks are getting into the competitive spirit. Watch the video.

Premier Li Qiang: China has built the WorldSkills Museum in Shanghai. We are ready to join all parties to build the global skills innovation center, strengthen skills development under the Belt and Road Initiative and through South-South cooperation, and better benefit people of all countries.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang opened WorldSkills Conference 2026 in Shanghai on September 23, 2026. Since the start of reform and opening up, China has made remarkable achievements in its development. “Made in China” products and “Chinese Services” are gaining increasing recognition around the world. These are attributable to the diligence and ingenuity of the Chinese people in which skills play an irreplaceable role.

Today marks the seven-day countdown to #WorldSkillsShanghai2026#. Unlike previous editions, the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai will introduce seven new event categories: Dental Prosthetics, Digital Interactive Media Design, Intelligent Security Technology, Rail Vehicle Technology, Retail Sales, Software Testing, and Unmanned Aerial Systems. @WorldSkills

A record 1,385 young contestants from 68 countries will gather in #Shanghai# for the 48th WorldSkills Competition from Sept 22-27, spotlighting China's skilled workforce. This biennial event, run by WorldSkills International since 1950, features 64 skill categories, including new contests in unmanned aerial systems and intelligent security technology. The event includes the #WorldSkills# Expo and Conference, focusing on AI and green development. China, participating since 2010, fields 71 competitors across all skills, sharing this distinction with Brazil. #WorldSkillsShanghai2026# #WSC2026#

Mikala Sposito is making history as the first woman to represent the United States in a global welding competition. The WorldSkills Competition is called the Olympics of skilled trades, with competitors vying for medals.

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