Nine students from Huangbaita Boarding Primary School in Linxian county, Lyuliang, Shanxi province, stood out at the World Robot Contest Finals (WRCF) 2025, which recently concluded in Wuxi, Jiangsu province. 

Among the participants, Gao Xinyu achieved an impressive second place in the ICode Space Adventure Challenge, while Qin Yutong, Zhao Wei, and Wang Jiahao ranked among the global top 100.

Gao Xinyu practices programming. [Photo/Shanxi Daily]

This rural school, nestled in the mountains of Lyuliang, emphasizes the principle of integrating technology and humanities in education. Committed to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education, the school offers specialized courses in robotics programming and artificial intelligence. 

In 2025, the school swept the Shanxi provincial selections, winning all five perfect score awards. "From a rural classroom to the international stage, my school's training has empowered me to chase my dreams," said Gao Xinyu after the competition.

The China Association for Science and Technology has played a crucial role in supporting Linxian county's educational initiatives. Through resource allocation, teacher training, and donations of scientific equipment, the association has provided rural children with valuable opportunities to engage with cutting-edge technology, paving the way for future successes on the global stage.