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Call for Submissions — Xinjiang's Development: I Witnessed

Updated: August 21, 2025
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Everyone has a unique story about Xinjiang —  it could be a profound hometown connection, an unforgettable memory from a brief visit, or a friendship that transcends time and space.

As we celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, we invite you to share your cherished memories and experiences of this remarkable land.

1. Theme 

Xinjiang's Development: I Witnessed

2. Eligibility and Submission Scope

Whether as a witness or a participant, your story is a vivid chapter in Xinjiang's development.

(1)  Xinjiang natives living and working outside the region

  • Impressions of Xinjiang's transformations over the past 70 years, such as sci-tech advancement, livelihood improvements, and ecological preservation.

  • Personal experiences and engaging stories from your life outside Xinjiang, covering study, career, entrepreneurship, and cultural integration.

(2)  Individuals who have travelled to, studied, worked, or settled in Xinjiang

  • Unique experiences and insights in Xinjiang, including but not limited to life and entrepreneurship, cultural experiences, travel, and ethnic harmony.

  • Reasons for choosing to start a business or build a life in Xinjiang, and your experiences in integrating into the local community.

(3)  Regions, enterprises, universities, institutions, and other entities collaborating with Xinjiang

  • Outcomes and heartwarming stories of cooperation with Xinjiang in various fields, including culture, economy, education, science and technology, and aid programs.

3. Submission Requirements

We welcome diverse formats, including written articles, photos, videos, and more. Specific requirements are as follows:

(1) Written Articles

Submissions in Word format. Maximum 500 words for Chinese or 300 words for English.

Content must be highly related to the theme. Inclusion of at least one photo is recommended.

(2) Photo Stories

At least one high-resolution image (photography, illustration, graphic design, etc.) accompanied by a description of up to100 words in Chinese or English.

Images should be in JPEG or PNG format, with a resolution of no less than 300 dpi and a file size not exceeding 10 MB.

Ensure you have obtained necessary authorization for any portraits or copyrighted elements included.

(3) Videos

Duration: 30 seconds to 5 minutes.

File size: not exceeding 1 GB.

Format: MP4 or MOV.

Ensure clear and stable image. Landscape or portrait orientation is acceptable.

Include a description of up to 100 words in Chinese or English.

4. Other Requirements

(1) How to Submit:

Email your submission to wangjunyue@chinadaily.com.cn. Please use the email subject line: "Submission Title + Your Name".

Inquiries can also be directed to this email address.

(2) Please attach your work to the email. In the body of the email, please include: author's name, nationality/place of origin, occupation, contact information, title of the work, and confirm that you hold the copyright to the content.

(3) Deadline: October 30, 2025

(4)  All submissions must be original and copyright-compliant. Contributors will be held responsible for any legal disputes arising from their submissions.

5. Publication Channels

Selected content that is constructive and aligned with the theme will be published on appropriate domestic and international platforms, including but not limited to Xinjiang-themed social media accounts and websites, China Daily's website, and overseas social media accounts dedicated to specific topics. Outstanding submissions will be recommended to additional media outlets and channels.

 

每个人心中都有独一无二的与新疆的故事:深情的故乡情怀,惊鸿一瞥的难忘回忆,或许是横跨时空的合作友谊。在庆祝新疆维吾尔自治区成立70周年之际,邀您一起分享与新疆的点滴记忆。

一、 征集主题

《新疆发展,我见证》

二、 面向人群与征集方向

无论是见证者还是参与者,您的故事就是新疆发展的精彩篇章。

1、在疆外生活工作的新疆儿女

  • 印象深刻的新疆70年变迁,例如科技发展、民生改善、生态保护等方面;

  • 在疆外的学习生活、职场发展、创业历程、民族文化交融等方面的亲身经历和有趣故事。

2、来/在新疆旅游学习生活发展的个人

  • 在新疆的独特见闻与体验,包括但不限于生活创业故事、文化体验、观光旅行、民族融合等;

  • 讲述选择来新疆创业发展的原因和建设融入的故事。

3、与新疆合作共同发展的地区、企业、高校、机构等

  • 与新疆在各行各业,包括文化、经济、教育、科技、援疆等方面的发展与合作成果、有趣感人的故事等。

三、 作品要求

欢迎各种形式作品,包括但不限于文字或图文故事、照片、视频等。以下为具体要求:

1、文字故事

提供word版本,中文不超过500字,英文不超过300字;内容与征集主题相关性强。最好能有1张以上图片。

2、图文故事

1张以上高清图片(摄影作品、插画、平面设计等),附100字以内英文或中文的描述。

图片格式为JPEG、PNG,分辨率不低于300dpi,文件大小不超过10MB。

如作品包含他人肖像或版权元素,需确保已获得相关授权。

3、视频

30秒以上、5分钟以内,不超过1GB,MP4或MOV 格式。画面清晰稳定。横屏、竖屏均可。附100字以内英文或中文的描述。

四、 其他要求

(1)投稿方式:

发送至电子邮箱:wangjunyue@chinadaily.com.cn(标题注明“投稿作品名+姓名”)

如有咨询也可发邮件。

(2)请在投稿中以附件形式提供投稿作品,并在正文中,提供信息:投稿人姓名、国籍/籍贯、工作、联系方式、投稿作品名等,并注明投稿人是否为内容版权所有人。

(3)截至日期:2025年10月30日

(4)请提供原创、有版权的文字、图片、视频,如因投稿人原因导致纠纷,征集方将追究投稿人责任。

五、 发布渠道

经过筛选,内容正向、符合主题的内容,将会发布在合适的海内外平台,包括但不限于新疆宣传主题海内外社交媒体和网站、中国日报网站和垂直主题海外社交媒体账号等,优质内容将推荐给更多发布渠道和宣传单位。