Contest Objective
Bilingualism connects China and the world; bilingual hosting bridges stories to global audiences, and bilingual presenting leads the new media trend worldwide.With the mission to “discover and nurture outstanding bilingual hosts and presenters, and to promote bilingual announcing and anchoring culture”,the Communication University of China now cordially invites young talents across the globe to its signature event — the Global Youth Bilingual Broadcast Announcing and Anchoring Contest. This event is dedicated to fostering cross-cultural dialogue and mutual learning among civilizations.
Organization
Host
Communication University of China
Organizer
School of International Studies,
Communication University of China
Overseas Regional Organizing Committee
Huaxing Arts Group of Australia
Australian Chinese Performing Artist’s Association
Sino-European Foundation of Chinese Culture and Education
Chinese Education Association of Japan
German Association of Chinese Schools
Russian Media + Online Chinese Classroom
Cyprus-China Art, Culture & Education Center
AI Multilingual Translation Support
iFlytekTranslation will provide training on the use of AI audio and video translation tools for participants, offering free access to iFlytek translation services to support the production of competition videos.
iFlytek simultaneous interpretation will provide AI interpretation support for the award ceremony of this year’s contest.
The iFlytek Translation app will serve as the “official translation tool”, acting as a bridge for cross-language communication and assisting in all multilingual exchange segments during the competition.
Contest Schedule
Submission Deadline: 15th April, 2026
Date for Award Ceremony: 6th June, 2026
Venue for Award Ceremony: Communication University of China
Annual Theme
The Fourth Global Youth Bilingual Broadcast Announcing and Anchoring Contest is themed “My China Story”. Participants are invited to share a complete, resonant personal story, starting from the most authentic aspects of life and touching on contemporary issues such as technology and innovation, green development, dreams and hard work, rural communities, cultural exchange, the pursuit of a better life, artistic experiences, and sports and health. By weaving in human emotions like family love, friendship, and romantic affection, we encourage contestants to present their narratives through a modern perspective, keen observation, and sincere emotions. We look forward to seeing participants use genuine storytelling to resonate with the audience and highlight the brilliance of humanity in everyday life, keeping pace with the spirit of the times.
Who can Participate:
1. People who are passionate about announcing and anchoring;
2. Fluent in Mandarin Chinese and at least one other language;
3. With a refined appearance, good health and positive mindset;
4. With no record of illegal or disciplinary infractions;
5. No restrictions on nationality.
Contest Categories:
1. Generation Y Group: born between 1980 and 1995
2. Generation Z Group: born between 1996 and 2009
3. Generation Alpha Group: born in 2010 or after
How to Participate:
Contestants are required to participate by submitting videos online. Each
participant should submit the following two videos:
[Video 1] Self-introduction (Limited to 90 seconds, presented in Mandarin Chinese. You are encouraged to showcase your talents or special skills in this introduction).
[Video 2] Producing a hosting or anchoring clip featuring one language in Mandarin Chinese and another language of your choice. The video should be 3 minutes in length.
【Content Requirements】
1. There is no restriction on the form of expression, enabling contestants to fully exhibit their unique personalities.
2. The content must be healthy and lively, and must not include any illegal,
unethical, or socially inappropriate material.
3. Clear articulation and smooth, fluent expression are required.
4. Participants should project a refined appearance and appropriate manner.
Light makeup is acceptable.
【Technical Requirements】
1. Sound clarity and sharp image quality are essential. It is highly recommended
to use a microphone during recording to ensure optimal audio quality.
2. Video format: Aspect ratio of 16:9, horizontal filming.
3. File format: MP4 (1080p resolution).
4. Video size: Each individual video file should not exceed 500MB.
5. Video editing and post-production are allowed. You can enhance the visual
and auditory aspects of your video to better showcase your work.
6. AI-related requirements: The voice portion of the video must not use.
AI-generated technology and must be recorded by a real person. Bilingual subtitles may be assisted by AI.
【Ways to Submit】
1. Please scan the QR code to submit your entries online via Tencent Docs
questionnaire.
2. Participants unable to use Baidu Cloud Drive overseas should fill out the
registration form and send it along with your video work to the email address: cuc-bilingual@qq.com.
Award Categories and Prizes
1. Award Categories: This competition features a diverse range of awards. There are the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards, which recognize overall excellence. Additionally, there are special awards designed to honor specific qualities and achievements:
Furthermore, the judging panel may confer the Outstanding Organization Prize upon outstanding organizations that have multiple participants and submit high - quality works.
2.Awards Benefits:
Winning contestants will be invited to the competition's grand award ceremony. The Organizing committee will provide one night hotel accommodation for winning contestants who come to attend the award ceremony.
Gold, Silver, and Bronze award winners will have the opportunity to earn the title of iFlytek contracted translator and gain revenue opportunities from human-machine coupling orders, with direct contracts facilitated by iFlytek. The organizing committee will assist in connecting the brand and the winners.
Winners will also have the chance to participate in the competition’s brand event — "Amazing China Tour." In this event, young people from both China and abroad will deeply experience Chinese traditional culture and contemporary art, visit famous Chinese companies, learn the stories behind Chinese brands, and engage in unique activities such as cultural tourism check-ins and immersive study tours. This will include a visit to iFlytek’s global headquarters in Hefei, Anhui, to gain deeper insights into the development of China's tech brands.
Zizai Fine Jewelry will select 10 award-winning participants to provide original accessories, with the organizing committee assisting in connecting the brand and the winners.
Award winners will also have the opportunity to attend an offline salon event organized by Tomacado and Zizai Fine Jewelry.
More exciting activities are coming soon....
[Brand Activity Review 1] A Rendezvous in Harbin: Warming the World with Ice and Snow
Communication University of China, in cooperation with the Publicity Department of the Harbin Municipal Committee and the Harbin Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, Film and Tourism, launched the first leg of the "Beautiful China Tour" for global young bilingual hosts and anchors—the Harbin edition. Over 20 young participants from China, Tanzania, Italy, Japan, Malaysia and other countries took part in the event and were invited to attend the opening ceremony of the 41st Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival.
Throughout the four-day event, they utilized various mobile and portable filming devices, such as smartphones, DSLR cameras, and pocket cameras. They filmed during the day and spent evenings editing and posting content. They released over 260 bilingual short videos on both domestic and international social media platforms. From a multilingual and cross - cultural perspective, these videos presented Harbin's snow - covered scenery, iconic buildings, and local delicacies, offering a profound interpretation of Harbin's ice and snow culture and rich humanistic charm.
The event has received extensive coverage from national media outlets including Xinhua Net, People's Daily, China Daily, and China Youth Daily. The reports have been widely spread through diverse channels such as newspapers, websites, and mobile applications.
To view more details of the media coverage, simply click on the image to follow the link.
Link：https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/zjKFz_2Q20_2vBBiEGZQFw
[Brand Activity Review 2] Celebrating Chinese New Year in Yan 'an
During the 2025 Spring Festival, Communication University of China and the Yan'an Municipal People's Government jointly organized the event titled “Following Snow's Footsteps: Global Young Bilingual Hosts and Anchors Amazing China·Yan'an Tour.” More than 20 outstanding young students from more than ten countries, including China, South Korea, Japan, Sri Lanka, Albania, and Nigeria, gathered in Yan'an to engage in creative fieldwork and exchange activities.
Throughout the four-day period they ventured into various locales to film during the day and spent evenings meticulously editing their footage. As a result, they created over 330 bilingual short videos which were then shared on domestic and international social media platforms. Through a multilingual and panoramic view, they vividly showcased Yan'an's revolutionary heritage, historical culture, folk arts, natural landscapes, and modern development achievements, offering the international community a brand-new way to understand China.
Video reporters from CCTV International, China Daily New Media Center covered the entire event. Moreover, national media outlets like CCTV "Oriental Horizon", Xinhuanet.com and People's Daily conducted extensive reports on this event.
For further details of media coverage, simply click on the image to access the link.
Link：https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/zk8zlC-iSE-M3xjrUWZ1uw
[Brand Activity Review 3]High-Quality Development in Zhejiang
In July 2025, Communication University of China, in collaboration with Zhejiang Media Group's Traffic radio, co-hosted the event “High-Quality Development in Zhejiang — 2025 Amazing China Tour (Zhejiang Station).” Over 20 young bilingual hosts from countries including China, the Netherlands, Bulgaria, Cuba, Russia, South Korea, and Japan participated in the event.
During the five-day event, participants visited Wenzhou, Yongkang, Jinhua, and Hangzhou to conduct field research and content creation. They published over 410 bilingual short videos on domestic and international social media platforms. Through the perspectives of young bilingual hosts from both China and abroad, the event provided a multifaceted showcase of Zhejiang’s latest practices in rural revitalization, cultural tourism integration, modern agriculture, private economy, and industrial innovation. Serving as a bridge for international communication, the event vividly told the “Poetic and Picturesque Jiangnan, Vibrant Zhejiang” story to audiences both domestically and internationally.
For more media coverage, please click the image to view the link.
Link：https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/-qPkQLeetvEN9OxC0CNovw
Important Notice:
This competition is free of charge.
Organizing Committee Address:Room 130, Building 33,CommunicationUniversity of China,No. 1 Dingfuzhuang East Street, Chaoyang District,Beijing, China
Organizing Committee Contact Numbers:+86 010 6578 3166+86 156 1157 8788
Email:cuc-bilingual@qq.com
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