Chinese language contest held in Sofia, Bulgaria A Bulgarian student introduces her paper-cutting creation during the preliminary round of...

Chinese language contest held in Sofia, Bulgaria

A Bulgarian student introduces her paper-cutting creation during the preliminary round of "Chinese Bridge" competition in Sofia, Bulgaria, may 17, 2012. (Xinhua/Chen Hang)

A Bulgarian student introduces her Chinese calligraphy creation during the preliminary round of "Chinese Bridge" competition in Sofia, Bulgaria, may 17, 2012. (Xinhua/Chen Hang)

Th Bulgarian preliminary round of the fifth "Chinese Bridge", a Chinese language proficiency competition for foreign students, was held in Sofia Thursday.