To all school orators who dream big:

Happy New Year! The “21st Century Cup” National English Speaking Competition 2026 (Hong Kong Region) is now open for registration! With a brand new year and a brilliant stage awaiting, now is your chance to step up and shine. Embrace the challenges, and give it all out!

The Prepared Speech topics for each category of this year’s competition are as follows:

Kindergarten Category: (Choose one from three)

My favorite time with my parents; 

What l want to be when l grow up; 

My favorite animal 

Junior Primary Category: My dream school life

Senior Primary Category: A person from history that l wish to meet

Junior Secondary Category: If l were the principal of our school for one day

Senior Secondary Category: Al and the human touch: can they coexist?

University Category: The “Chinese Dream” in a global context

Time marches on but our mission stays. On your way to extraordinary success, we hope to always be there by your side, to help you shine, to let the world hear you.

May 2026 bring many joys and may the future bring all the blessings to your dreams. 6 bring many joys and may the future bring all the blessings to your dreams.