“Beijing - A Global City” Short Video Contest
On December 23, the Award Ceremony of the 4th “Beijing - A Global City” Short Video Contest was held at the China National Film Museum. A total of 50 entries, including My 144-hour Transit Visa-free Experience in Beijing’s Chaoyang District, won First, Second, and Third Prizes, as well as Excellence and Individual Awards. The Foreign Affairs Office of the Chaoyang District People’s Government, along with other organizations, received the Outstanding Organization Award. Xu Jin from Beijing City University and other individuals, were honored with the Outstanding Instructor Award.
This year’s contest is hosted by the Office of Foreign Affairs Committee of the CPC Beijing Municipal Committee and Foreign Affairs Office of the People’s Government of Beijing Municipality, organized by CRI Online, and supervised by the Bureau of Public Information and Communication of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee, and the Department of Press, Communication and Public Diplomacy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. All citizens, international friends who love Beijing, and organizations in the city are encouraged to submit their short videos that tell heartwarming stories and capture memorable moments of friendly engagement. Entries are expected to depict Beijing’s image as a vibrant, colorful, and welcoming global city.
Award Ceremony
Since its launch on April 23, the 4th “Beijing - A Global City” Short Video Contest has received more than 270 entries from participants across over 100 countries and regions, including Germany, Japan, Italy, the UK, Serbia, and Malaysia.
Award Ceremony
In line with central tasks, this year’s edition featured thematic video creation activities focused on themes such as payment facilitation and visa-free transit policy. Foreign influencers were specially invited to film high-quality short videos in more dynamic and personalized ways, leveraging their international reach to amplify the contest’s influence and visibility. Additionally, innovative communication methods, including AI-powered video creation, were encouraged to showcase Beijing’s unique charm through an AI lens.
A series of short yet exquisite videos, with unique perspectives and creative methods, showcased Beijing’s fashionable allure and dynamics of the era - from mountain biking in Mentougou to the international vibe of the hutongs. Each creator, from international scholars in Huairou Science City to foreign executives exploring the Liangma River, narrates Beijing’s global story through each frame. The 144-hour visa-free transit policy allowed transient visitors to immerse themselves in Beijing’s charm, while the BEIJING PASS convenient payment system made life easier in the city for foreign nationals. Participants capture Beijing’s stories through short videos, highlighting the city’s achievements in improving its role as the center for international exchanges and elevating its international image, all while demonstrating its openness and livability, from a microscopic perspective.
Winners Accept Awards
After reviews by the expert panel, the First Prize was awarded to Happy Tour with MenToGo: A Ride to the Future and My 144-hour Transit Visa-free Experience in Beijing’s Chaoyang District. Five entries including I Will Definitely Return to China to Swim in the Liangma River! won the Second Prize. A total of 10 videos, including Wise Scholar from Italy: A Mathematician from Huairou Science City, were honored with the Third Prize, while 20 works, including Beijing: A Vibrant Capital of Scientific and Technological Innovation, received the Excellence Award. The Dutch Scholar Arthur van Buitenen: A Love for Fencing and Beijing, and other nine entries received Individual Awards, and three works including How to Pay in Beijing: Your Ultimate Beijing Payment Guide received the Contribution Award. The host organization will continue to promote the winning entries through various channels, leveraging sister-city communication, international conferences, people-to-people exchanges, and both domestic and international social media to fully showcase Beijing’s image as a global city to the world.
Sharing by Award-Winners
As a signature event for promoting Beijing’s image as a global city, the contest has received more than 900 outstanding entries from participants across over 100 countries and regions since its inception in 2021. Over the past four years, participants have captured countless “city” moments brimming with “passion” through their lenses, vividly portraying Beijing as a vibrant, colorful, and welcoming city. These entries offer the world a glimpse of Beijing - a unique fusion of tradition and modernity, embodying both its Chinese heritage and global appeal.
From the red walls and yellow tiles to creative graffiti, and from traditional hutongs and siheyuan to camping spots and village cafés, every aspect of Beijing showcases a distinctive global style. Whether navigating the bustling urban landscape or exploring the serene hutongs, every Beijinger, including foreign friends, can find their own sense of “relaxation”.
Celebration by Award-Winners and Guests
What does Beijing offer? It is a city rich in history, culture, dreams, and countless global stories waiting to be discovered. The 5th “Beijing - A Global City” Short Video Contest is scheduled for 2025 by the host organization.
List of First Prize Winners
List of Second Prize Winners
List of Third Prize Winners
List of Outstanding Instructor Award Winners
List of Contribution Award Winners
List of Outstanding Organization Award Winners
List of Excellence Award Winners
List of Individual Awards Winners
