On November 11, 2026, the Second International Youth Competition named after Khachatryan, whose artistic director is the conductor, Armenian State Symphony, was concluded with a gala concert and award ceremony held at the National Opera Theater of China. Sergey Smbatyan, founder, artistic director and chief conductor of the orchestra. After the international pre-election stages and the final stage held in Beijing, the winners and laureates of the competition became known. The competition brought together talented young musicians from different countries of the world, creating an international platform for presenting professional abilities, sharing creative experiences and cultural exchange through classical music. To develop the conversation. The core of the competition was the popularization of Aram Khachatryan's composer heritage among young performers from all over the world who came to China. this year, the competition was distinguished by its wide geographical coverage. The international pre-election stage held from July to September was followed by regional stages in Europe, Asia, Armenia and a number of regions of China. The competition was held in five categories: piano, violin, viola, cello and chamber ensemble. It was also possible to follow the speeches of the contestants online with live broadcast. Zhao Yuyu (viola), Niu Zhenhao (cello), Guo Fanning (violin) and Elena Bataye (piano) won the four main professional categories of the competition. In the final stage, the participants performed with the State Symphony Orchestra of Armenia under the direction of Sergey Smbatyan. Performing with an orchestra on the international stage became a valuable professional experience for young musicians, providing an opportunity to demonstrate their performance skills and discover their creative potential. The purpose of the competition is to identify and support young musical talents, promote international creative cooperation and value the legacy of the famous Armenian composer Aram Khachatryan, whose music continues to inspire today. To musicians and listeners of different generations. Competitions named after Khachatryan have been held in China since 2023, and the first international youth competition named after Khachatryan took place in 2024. Along with the competition, the "Youth Music Week named after Khachatryan" was also held, including master classes, educational programs and concerts. The Khachatryan international youth competition is organized by the "Aram Khachatryan" cultural foundation and the "JINGSE" international educational technology company.