【CCTVmedium News】February 16, 2025 – Markham, Canada – As a key event of Markham Chinese Culture Month, the 1st Markham Cup & Xiangqi International Invitational Championship concluded today with resounding success. Over two days of intense competition — from the preliminaries on February 15 to the finals on February 16 — top Xiangqi (Chinese chess) players from around the world showcased their strategic mastery and celebrated the cultural richness of this ancient game. This event aimed to promote cultural exchange, heritage, and community engagement, bringing together players and audiences from diverse backgrounds to experience the intellectual depth and camaraderie that Xiangqi inspires.
A highlight of the tournament was the presence of the Consul General of China in Toronto, who attended the finals to witness this grand celebration of culture, strategy, and friendship. The Consul General praised the tournament for promoting Chinese cultural heritage and strengthening cross-cultural understanding through the art of Xiangqi.
Following the tournament, the celebration continued with the Gala Dinner at the Markham Hilton. More than just an awards ceremony, the gala served as a platform for business leaders, cultural ambassadors, and community figures to explore how the strategic principles of Xiangqi — planning, foresight, and cooperation — can inspire success in the business world. The evening was filled with engaging conversations, where guests from diverse industries exchanged insights on how to foster collaboration and create shared opportunities through strategic thinking and mutual trust, embodying the spirit of “using strategy to build bridges and win together.”
In his speech, Sheriden Huang, President of the Toronto Xiangqi Association, stated: “Xiangqi is more than a game — it is a dialogue of wisdom and a bridge between cultures. Through the 1st Markham Cup, we hope to inspire more people to appreciate Xiangqi’s strategic depth and cultural significance. Let ‘Wisdom Unites Markham, Strategy Wins Together’ be not only our tournament slogan but also a guiding principle in our communities and businesses as we work together for a future of cooperation and shared success.”
The 1st Markham Cup was not only a showcase of strategy, skill, and heritage, but also a celebration of community, friendship, and future opportunities. As a cornerstone event of Markham Chinese Culture Month, the tournament’s success paves the way for future international events that merge culture with commerce, turning the spirit of “Wisdom Unites Markham, Strategy Wins Together” into reality.
