The 5th “Beijing - A Global City” Short Video Contest,  hosted by the Office of Foreign Affairs Committee of the CPC Beijing  Municipal Committee and Foreign Affairs Office of the Beijing Municipal  Government, officially kicked off at the Beijing Film Academy Huairou Campus  on April 28. The event is 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, and is organized by  the Beijing Office of CNS International Communication Group.

Along the Yanqi Lake in early summer, AI-generated short films  reinterpreting iconic Beijing landmarks such as Beijing Daxing  International Airport and the CBD skyline were showcased at the Black  Box Theater. Scenes of robot marathons and autonomous driving unfolded  on screen, creating a captivating, tech-infused vibe. This year’s  contest encourages creators to use AI-assisted editing, virtual scene  construction, and other cutting-edge techniques to produce works that  blend cultural depth with futuristic vision, sparking lively discussions  on site.