2025 marks a pivotal year for deepening cooperation between China and the Pacific Island nations. Organized by the China Public Diplomacy Association and hosted by Global Times, the 2025 Pacific Island Countries “China Through My Lens” Video Competition is now calling for outstanding short video entries from the Pacific Island nations region. This initiative aims to showcase authentic stories of collaborative development between Chinese and island communities through diverse lenses, fostering deeper cultural integration.
2025 PACIFIC ISLAND COUNTRIES “CHINA THROUGH MY LENS”VIDEO COMPETITION
PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS
Period of solicitation: May 28, 2025 to July 31, 2025
Entries: The Contest calls for video submissions from content creators from the Pacific Island nations region.
Requirements for entries:
1. All entries are required to maintain constructive and wholesome content to help spread positive views, and also comply with the relevant laws and regulations of the People’s Republic of China.
2. Participants may produce creative promotional videos, micro-variety shows, talk shows, Vlogs, micro-dramas, documentaries, special features, or other forms of presentation around the theme of the Contest. The video content should highlight achievements in cooperation and exchanges between China and Pacific Island Countries across fields such as infrastructure development, education and culture, economy and trade, health care, as well as the experiences and insights of Pacific Island nations’ people regarding Chinese culture, technology, and related areas.
3. All entries must be original with undisputed copyright ownership. There should be no disputes regarding the authorized right to use images, music, fonts, or portraits therein. Plagiarized or reproduced works will not be accepted by the jury.
4. The video should include full-length frames, soundtracks, and subtitles, with a resolution of not less than 1280×720. Common video formats such as MP4, MOV, and AVI are acceptable. The video image should be clear without corner marks, station identifiers, watermarks, or logos.
5. The video may use languages such as Chinese or English; however, all submitted videos must include English subtitles.
PARTICIPATION METHOD
Publication of entries:
Participants are required to upload their works to the following video platforms, and should include the designated hashtags: Upload to overseas short-video platforms, including Facebook, YouTube, X, Kwai, TikTok, and Instagram, with the hashtags #2025China Through MyLens
(Participants may upload videos to multiple platforms for data statistics. If the video is only uploaded to one platform, only the data from that platform will be counted).
Submission of registration information:
The original video, registration form, and introduction to the work in Excel format should be sent as a package by email to
picvideo@huanqiu.com
In the case of multiple entries, the participant should send the original videos, registration forms, and introductions as a single package. The registration form can be downloaded via the link below:
Google Drive:
Registration Form
2. The original video title must be consistent with the name entered in the application form.
3. After registration, the participant will be notified by the organizing committee of the results via email within three working days.
AWARDS SETTING
(1) Gold Award (3 winners)
(II) Silver Award (5winners)
(III) Bronze Award (7 winners)
(IV) Excellent Organization Unit
Award and Excellent Work Award (several), with outstanding performers eligible for long-term collaboration opportunities.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
(1) The final list of winners will be based primarily on the scores as determined by the judges and the short video views, and the awards will be given after a comprehensive evaluation.
(II) The “Excellent Organization Unit Award” will be given based on the quantity and quality of entries submitted by each unit as a token of appreciation for their support in promoting and soliciting works during the Contest.
PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES
(1) When submitting entries, participants should truthfully complete all the required information and provide accurate personal information and contact details. Participants who provide incomplete or false information will have their eligibility for evaluation revoked by the Sponsor.
(II) Participants are required to pay close attention to the intellectual property rights of the fonts and music used in their video works. If any infringement is found, the Sponsor has the right to disqualify the entry from the competition and evaluation. Participants should ensure that they own the full copyrights of their entries.
The Sponsor bears no legal responsibilities or losses arising from disputes over copyrights and rights to portraits, reputations, privacy, or trademarks in relation to the entries.
(III) The Sponsor owns the right to use the entries, which may be used for disseminating material related to the Contest in dissemination activities for public and non-profit purposes.
The copyright of the submitted works belongs to their creators. The Sponsor has the right to edit and disseminate the entries on television, online platforms, and other media.
(IV) Successful registration implies acknowledgment and agreement by the participant to comply with all the rules stated herein.
(V) The Sponsor reserves the right to the final interpretation of the Contest.
Registration form & submission details: Submission Folder On Google Drive
Submission deadline: 12:00 PM, July 31, 2025 (Beijing time)
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[Chinese Embassy in Solomon Islands]
