The National English Competition for College Students (NECCS) was concluded on 11 May 2025 with Wang Yaxuan, a first-year undergraduate from City University of Hong Kong (Dongguan) (CityUHK (DG)) winning a National Grand Prize in Category C. 

NECCS is one of China’s largest and most prestigious English proficiency contests, aligning closely with national reforms in university English education to assess students’ foundational knowledge, practical skills and comprehensive application abilities. 

This year, the Grand Prize in Category C (for non-English major undergraduates) was awarded to just 0.1% of participants. 

As CityUHK (DG)’s sole representative, Wang excelled through rigorous competition rounds, demonstrating exceptional linguistic competence, critical thinking, and composure under pressure. Reflecting on her preparation, Wang emphasised daily practice and incremental progress, acknowledging the unwavering support and mentorship from her university instructors.