Theclosing event and awards ceremony of the 2nd "Beijing · A Global City" Short Video Contest were held online on December 13, 2022. A total of 17 works won first, second and third prizes, and 15 organizations including the Beijing Technology and Business University were given the Outstanding Organization Award.

The closing event and awards ceremony of the 2nd "Beijing · A Global City" Short Video Contest are held online.

The contest was hosted by the Foreign Affairs Office of the People's Government of Beijing Municipality and organized by CRI Online of China Media Group. With a focus on the services behind major diplomatic events, ongoing efforts to improve facilities and attract high-end international elements, and the pursuit of an optimized international service environment among others, the contest has collected outstanding short videos showcasing the features and achievements that have made Beijing a center for international exchanges from a wide variety of perspectives. The contest is also expected to present a true, dynamic, and comprehensive international image of Beijing.

Yu Haiyong, Deputy Director of the Foreign Affairs Office of the People's Government of Beijing Municipality, delivers a speech.

Since the official launch of the contest at the Cooling Tower of Big Air Shougang in the Shougang Park on August 24, six shooting activities have been planned and organized, which are themed on urban rejuvenation and Winter Olympics, achievements of Beijing's major diplomatic and foreign affairs activities, international environment and services, international sci-tech innovation and cooperation, international talent's innovation and entrepreneurship in Beijing, and international education respectively. Several hundred individuals, including foreign diplomats, journalists and experts as well as international students and foreign affairs staff, were invited to visit and shoot videos in Shougang Park, Central Gifts and Artifacts Center, Taikoo Li Sanlitun, Beijing China-Germany Industrial Park, Shine Hills, Hanov Group, Zhongguancun Dongsheng Science and Technology Park, Zhongguancun Dongsheng International Pioneer Park, Springboard International Bilingual School and Beijing Huijia PrivateSchool. Four themed short videos titled "Cafes in Hutongs", "Parks of a Global City", "International Organizations in Beijing", and "Beijing's International ReceptionVenues"were produced to encourage and guide participation.

Fan Jianping, President of CRI Online of China Media Group, introduces the overall situation of the contest.

The closing event and awards ceremony of the 2nd "Beijing · A Global City" Short Video Contest are held online.

Since its launch, the contest has received extensive attention and support from the public, including foreigners working and living in Beijing and institutions and media in the city. As of November 10, more than 160 excellent videos from different organizations and individuals had been received. These videos are well-produced and unique: some are full of lively youthful energy, some are filled with the fragrance of history, some are like cheerful minuets, and some, like prose poems, feature a pleasing and leisure atmosphere. Specifically, some of the videos show Beijing's international living environment and high-level infrastructure, some focus on the pleasant journey of foreigners living, working, and chasing dreams in Beijing, some look back on the unparalleled Beijing 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, and some tell beautiful stories of common efforts to build international exchanges platforms, mutual assistance and cooperation. All aspects of Beijing, a vivid and lively global city, are presented through the lens.

Zhang Zhizhou, Professor of Beijing Foreign Studies University, remarks on award-wining works.

After expert review, two videos, namely "Dream in Beijing" and "Seeing Beijing from All Angles", won the first prize, five videos including "Home Away from Home" won the second prize, 10 videos including "My Hometown Is Where I Find My Peace of Mind" won the third prize, and 20 videos including "Twelve Chinese Zodiac Hours of Beijing" won the Outstanding Individual Award. It is understood that these excellent videos will be promoted through various channels, such as sister city exchanges, international conferences, non-governmental exchanges, and Chinese and foreign social media platforms.

Wang Entong, a first-prize winner, gives a speech.

List of first-prize winners

List of second-prize winners

List of third-prize winners

List of the winners of the Outstanding Individual Award

List of the winners of the Outstanding Organization Award

(Source:  CRI Online)