Regarded as the world's largest and most influential vocational skills competition, the WorldSkills Competition is the gold standard for skills excellence. The 48th WorldSkills Competition is expected to draw more than 1,400 competitors from over 70 countries and regions.

When: Sept 22 to 27

Where: National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), Shanghai World Expo Cultural Center

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