Friendship, which derives from close contact between people, holds the key to sound diplomatic relations. 2023 marks the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative. To strengthen cultural exchanges and cooperation among young people from China and abroad, promote the creation and dissemination of high-quality online cultural content, and harness the pioneering role of Generation Z in short video creation and distribution, we are calling for submissions for "The Youth: Connecting the Belt and Road Closer"  Short-video Contest. This contest aims to tell stories of human connection between younger generations, focusing on mutual learning, unity, and cooperation along the Silk Road through online submission of entries, offline salons, and omnimedia communication and promotion approaches.