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Works should beproduced after January 2022 and publicly released on official or personal media accounts. Content should relate closely to the educational experiences and lives of both Chinese and foreign youths. Sharp and coherent visuals, complete content, and pristine sound quality are a must, and innovations in filming techniques, editing approaches, narrative styles, and diverse perspectives are encouraged. There are no restrictions on the number of entries submitted, but specific requirements are as follows:

1.Type: No limitations, including but not limited to micro-films, vlogs, promotional videos, micro-animations, MVs, etc.

2.Duration: The duration for all entries is up to 5 minutes, including opening and closing credits.

3.Technical specifications: No restrictions on the shooting equipment; resolution not lower than 1920*1080 (landscape) and 1080*1920 (portrait). Accepted video formats are MP4, MOV, MPG, and AVI, with the video size not exceeding 1GB. Clear visuals without watermarks, banners, or any other logos.

4.Language: Use of native languages with Chinese and English subtitles is encouraged.

The first"The Youth: Connecting the Belt and Road Closer" Short-video Contest will be open for submissions from the date this notice is issued until March 31, 2024. Contestants can join the online contest through the following methods

1.For contestants in the Chinese mainland:submit entries on the official website of the contest.Upon logging in https://youthsvc.xjtu.edu.cn/slqndspdsen/, contestants must navigate to the "I want to register" section, upload their entries, and provide all the necessary registration details as specified on the corresponding registration page.

2.For contestants in Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, and overseas countries and regions: submit entries to the official e-mail of the contest.

Contestants should submit the registration form (Appendix 1) and the Creator statement (Appendix 2) along with their entries to youthsvc@xjtu.edu.cn.Upon receiving a reply, the submission will be considered successful.

1.Launch and Release of the Contest: Nov 24, 2023

2.Call for Entries: Nov 24, 2023 - March 31, 2024

3.Evaluation and Display: April 2024

4.Award Ceremony and Offline Forum: May 2024 (Xi'an, Shaanxi province)

The expert panel, arranged by the contest host, will comprehensively assess the submissions and recommend excellent entries based on the contest sections. The specific quantity and award settings will be determined by the host based on the final collection and evaluation results. Additional awards will include the Award for Organizing Unit, the Award for Excellent Creativity, the Award for Excellent Visual Effects, the Award for Popularity,etc.

Entries are required to be original and with clear copyrights. The host will not bear any legal responsibilities arising from disputes related to rights of portrayal, reputation, privacy, copyright, trademark, intellectual property, music copyright, etc.

The results will be published on the official website of the contest (https://youthsvc.xjtu.edu.cn/slqndspdsen/), the Xi'an Jiaotong University News Network (http://news.xjtu.edu.cn/index.htm), the WeChat account of Xi'an Jiaotong University, and "Xianjiao Integrated Media," the WeChat account of the media center at Xi'an Jiaotong University. Scan the QR codesto follow the latest updates on the contest.

This event does not charge any fees. All rights are reserved by the host, and further notices will be provided for any unaddressed matters.

Appendix 1: 【The First "The Youth: Connecting the Belt and Road Closer"  Short-video Contest Registration Form.docx】

Appendix 2：【Creator Statement.docx】