The HSC executive director, Dr. Elena Avramidou, was appointed as a member of the jury at the 1st National Public Speaking Competition organized by the Department of Hellenic Studies of Shanghai International Studies University and the "Marilena Laskaridi" Center for Greek Culture.

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The competition, entitled "Language and Culture: The World of the Greek Language", was attended by 66 students from 8 Chinese universities where the Greek language is taught and highlighted the high quality of Chinese Greek-speaking students as well as the amazing work being done in the Greek studies departments of Chinese universities.