Young Chinese vocational specialists are aiming to extend their championship streaks at the 47th WorldSkills Competition, which officially commenced Tuesday evening with an opening ceremony at the LDLC Arena near the city of Lyon, France.

Competition categories are divided into six major sectors: creative arts and fashion, information and communication technology, construction and building technology, manufacturing and engineering technology, transportation and logistics, and social and personal services. WorldSkills was born out of the ruins of the Second World War, seeking to give young people opportunities to excel in professional fields with the goal of raising "the profile and recognition of skilled people." The competition now serves as a platform for member countries or regions to showcase and exchange vocational skills at an advanced level.