48th WorldSkills Competition to be held in Shanghai from Sept. 22 to 27

Technicians run tests at the venue for aircraft maintenance event of the 48th WorldSkills Competition, in east China's Shanghai, Sept. 15, 2026. The 48th WorldSkills Competition is scheduled to take place from September 22 to 27 in Shanghai. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

Decorations themed on the 48th WorldSkills Competition are seen at the south square of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) in east China's Shanghai, Sept. 15, 2026. The 48th WorldSkills Competition is scheduled to take place from September 22 to 27 in Shanghai. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

Decorations themed on the 48th WorldSkills Competition are seen at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) in east China's Shanghai, Sept. 15, 2026. The 48th WorldSkills Competition is scheduled to take place from September 22 to 27 in Shanghai. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

Decorations themed on the 48th WorldSkills Competition are seen at the west entrance of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) in east China's Shanghai, Sept. 15, 2026. The 48th WorldSkills Competition is scheduled to take place from September 22 to 27 in Shanghai. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

Technicians run tests on 3D printers at the venue for unmanned aerial systems event of the 48th WorldSkills Competition, in east China's Shanghai, Sept. 15, 2026. The 48th WorldSkills Competition is scheduled to take place from September 22 to 27 in Shanghai. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

Technicians run tests at the venue for CNC milling event of the 48th WorldSkills Competition, in east China's Shanghai, Sept. 15, 2026. The 48th WorldSkills Competition is scheduled to take place from September 22 to 27 in Shanghai. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

Decorations themed on the 48th WorldSkills Competition are seen at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) in east China's Shanghai, Sept. 15, 2026. The 48th WorldSkills Competition is scheduled to take place from September 22 to 27 in Shanghai. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

Technicians run tests at the venue for carpentry event of the 48th WorldSkills Competition, in east China's Shanghai, Sept. 15, 2026. The 48th WorldSkills Competition is scheduled to take place from September 22 to 27 in Shanghai. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

Staff members walk past the venue for unmanned aerial systems event of the 48th WorldSkills Competition, in east China's Shanghai, Sept. 15, 2026. The 48th WorldSkills Competition is scheduled to take place from September 22 to 27 in Shanghai. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

Staff members conduct lawn maintenance operations at the south square of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) in east China's Shanghai, Sept. 15, 2026. The 48th WorldSkills Competition is scheduled to take place from September 22 to 27 in Shanghai. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

This photo taken on Sept. 15, 2026 shows a view of the construction site of the venue for autobody repair event of the 48th WorldSkills Competition, in east China's Shanghai. The 48th WorldSkills Competition is scheduled to take place from September 22 to 27 in Shanghai. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)