On the opening day, 80 out of 92 contestants, including 11 from Zhongshan, advanced to the theory exam final. They will compete with each other in a 3-day practical operation contest.
Over 200 young overseas Chinese and overseas returned students gathered at five sub-venues across the world to exchange views with each other over the internet.
The program aims to train 455 sewing workers and 145 pattern makers into senior-level workers in one year through theory study and practical operation.