The annual International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) attracts participation from over 90 countries and regions, making it the largest and most influential chemistry competition for high school students worldwide. Since their first participation in the competition in 1987, the Chinese team has consistently ranked in the world's top tier, winning a total of over 140 gold medals. In 2022, Nankai University successfully hosted the 54th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO2022) on behalf of China.

This film showcases the unique charm of the chemistry discipline by reviewing the 54th Chemistry Olympiad hosted by China, observing the Chinese Chemistry Olympiad competition on-site, and exchanging ideas with Chinese young chemists and universities. It records the enthusiasm of Chinese chemistry teachers for education on-site, encourages young people's love for fundamental disciplines, and allows the world to experience China's enthusiasm on the spot.

What secret has kept the Chinese team at the forefront of the world regarding performance?

Are Chinese children being treated by the outside world as mere 'problem-solving machines'

What long-term role has subject competition played in the context of international chemistry education?

This film will be divided into three parts:

In the first episode, Hungarian chemist Gábor Magyarfalvi, former Chemistry Olympiad Steering Committee chairman, visited Nankai University and Tsinghua University to observe the 37th China Chemistry Olympiad and exchange different understandings about competitions.

In the second episode, following the steps of the Head Mentor of the Chinese national team, Professor Jian PEI of Peking University will reveal the mystery of the excellent performance of the Chinese team in the Chemistry Olympiad competition.

Episode 3, Dr. J.L. Kiappes, an organic chemist from Oxford University, as the current chairman of the International Chemistry Olympiad, had his face-to-face exchanges with young Chinese chemists and put forward hopes and suggestions for future chemistry education.