Q18. What if the number of words in the story text exceeds the amount stipulated? What if the duration of any audio-visual work exceeds three minutes?
A18: We have a common standard. It is preferable for applicants to submit entries within the eligible word number and duration.
Q19. Is guidance counseling required for every team?
A19: Participants can take part individually or in team with no more than five members and one instructor. Each team or individual can submit up to three pieces of work.
Q20. As the subjects of the competition are plentiful, participants can feel overwhelmed and perhaps do not know where to start. Is it possible for you to provide some examples for reference so as to help contestants avoid being off the point?
A20: To shine some light on the subjects, the sponsors have set up dedicated plates on China Story materials on the contest’s official website with the special intention of reference. Although three official media provide story links serving as material reference for each plate, materials for China’s beautiful stories are endless. There is no need for contestants to be restricted by the materials we offer, but as a reminder, the submitted works must be original, consistent with national laws and regulations, and the participants shall be responsible for any liability deriving from their works.
Q21. Could you offer some information about the organizing bodies?
A21: The contest is semi-official and non-commercial. Relevant government departments such as China International Publishing Group (CIPG), Department of Higher Education of the Ministry of Education, Publicity Department of Hubei Provincial Party Committee, and the United Front Work Department of Hubei Provincial Party Committee act as its supervisors. At the same time, colleges, think tanks, and research institutions are involved, like the Center for International Communication Studies of CIPG, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), and Public Relations Society of the Chinese Association for History of Journalism and Mass Communication. This mix is built for the integration of government, industrialization, teaching, research, and application to fully bring the whole society into play.
Q22. What are the differences between the International Contest for Creative Communication of China Story and other contests? Are there any differences between this contest and the National Advertising Competition for College Students?
A22: The characteristics of the International Contest for Creative Communication of China Story are: nationwide participation, simple contents, generous bonuses, visionary benefits, and rich rewards. The essence of the National Advertising Competition for College Students is a competition of advertising art, eligible participants being college students. The International Contest for Creative Communication of China Story is a comprehensive event, which is globally oriented and open to people from all walks of life. Based on telling the China Story and increasing China’s cultural influence, it enjoys wide involvement and a wealth of forms of originality.
Q23. When is the application period? How can I check the schedule and related materials?
A23: The system for online registration will be open from March 1 to March 31, 2017. During the period of June 1 to June 30, 2017, participants will be able to submit entries online. Participants can log on the dedicated website of the International Contest for Creative Communication of China Story (http://news.china.com.cn/node_7243335.htm) to check the Guideline and registration details. The quickest approach is to scan the QR code below to easily obtain information about the contest.
