The 5th Short Video Competition: “My View of China” is Open for Submission

2025-09-10 22:32

The 5th Short Video Competition of the Chinese Consulate General in Chicago has officially opened! This year's competition, themed "My View of China", cordially invites American friends from the Midwest U.S. (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota), especially young people who have participated in the "50,000 in 5 years" initiative to visit China.

Whether you have personally visited China, learned about the country's appearance through online sources, or been exposed to Chinese culture and cuisine through community interactions, we warmly welcome you to share your travel experiences in China, your understanding of China, and your stories with China. Videos can be submitted individually, as a family, or as a group, recorded in Chinese or English.

Submission:

Please post your short video on your own social media platform with the hashtag #MyViewofChina

Please use the subject line "Submission for the Short Video Competition" and email the video link, along with the signed Registration Form and Authorization Agreement (attached) to: chineseconsulgeneral.chicago@gmail.com

Awards:

First prize (2 winners): Action camera worth $450

Second prize (5 winners): Bluetooth headset worth $200

Third prize (10 winners): Instant camera worth $100

Participation Award (several): Panda key chains

The list of winners will be announced on October 20, and all the winning videos will be publicly forwarded and displayed on the official website and social media platforms of our Consulate.

Requirements:

1. No more than 3 minutes

2. Resolution is not less than 1280x720 in MP4 format

3. Positive content and clear theme

 

* Note: Submission is deemed to authorize the Chinese Consulate General in Chicago to edit and disseminate the content. The Consulate reserves the right of final interpretation of this competition.


Registration Form.docx

Authorization Agreement.doc