The Grain Rain of 2026, one of the 24 solar terms in China, marks the 17th International Chinese Language Day designated by the United Nations. As a global language embodying a civilization spanning millennia, Chinese is increasingly integrated into the global digital ecosystem with openness and inclusiveness, serving as a vital bridge for fostering mutual learning among diverse civilizations and broadening the horizons of human understanding.

HSK is an international standardized Chinese test sponsored by the Center for Language Education and Cooperation (CLEC) of the Ministry of Education and globally operated and promoted by Chinese Testing International Co., Ltd.(CTI). HSK scores have become essential proof for international students applying for admission, graduation, and scholarships in China, and can be used as points for foreigners to apply for work visas in China. Currently, global learners can take the HSK test at 1,477 test centers across 168 countries to achieve their Chinese language dreams.

To celebrate the 2026 International Chinese Language Day and respone to the call from CLEC with the theme of "Chinese: Sparking Colorful Dreams", highlight the bridging role of Chinese in cross-cultural communication, and support Chinese learners worldwide in realizing their dreams of intercultural communication, CTI, together with FUDAN-CTI Innovation Center, will organize the "Through Chinese, View the World" HSK Short-video Competition. This event aims to establish a collaborative platform for Chinese enthusiasts in China and abroad, encourage Chinese language enthusiasts worldwide to tell colourful stories in Chinese, capture diverse cultures through the lens, discover a broader world through language practice, and work together to build a community with a shared future for mankind through exchange and sharing.

Event Participants

This competition welcomes global non-native Chinese language learners and international Chinese language teachers from all backgrounds. Participants may register individually or through their schools and institutions.

01
Chinese, Infinite Possibilities

Share tips, challenges and achievements from your Chinese language learning experience, or share your life experiences of passing the HSK exam, studying in China or landing your dream job.

02
A Day of "Becoming Chinese"

Share your favourite aspect of Chinese lifestyle.

03
Chinese Poetry Creation

Write a Chinese poem on the theme "My First Encounter with Chinese".

04
My Chinese Talents Showcase & Explanation

Chinese Singing & Dancing, Opera, Instruments, Painting, Tea Ceremony, Dialects & More.

05
The Chinese Code on the Lectern

International Chinese language teachers share their daily teaching experiences and teaching techniques,share their teaching outcomes and insights on the use of AIGC.

*Any of the five topics is eligible.

April 20, 2026- May 31, 2026

1. Individual participant should choose a topic and submit only one video.
2. The number of submissions in the name of any school or institution is not limited.
3. Any form that fits the theme is eligible, such as speech, recitation, talk show, performance, calligraphy demonstration, etc.
4. The video should be dubbed and subtitled in Chinese and last 1 - 3 minutes.
5. The video format should be HD MP4, and the file size must be between 10MB-500MB.
6. The video should be clear, without corner marks, TV station marks, watermarks, or logos.
7. For mobile recording, please shoot in landscape mode using your phone’s rear camera. Keep the device steady while recording.


Please note that any wrong formats can influence the first review of your video.

Collecting Videos

April 20, 2026- May 31, 2026

First Review

June 1 - June 30, 2026

This is the first and basic round of review and evaluation, including whether or not the theme and subject of the work are appealing, whether the picture quality, technique and cohesion of the video is smooth and so on.

Online Voting

July 1 - July 30, 2026

The videos that pass the first review will be open for online votes on
bilibili (ACCOUNT: HSK中文水平考试)
YouTube (ACCOUNT: HSK Official)
for 30 days.

Expert Evaluation

July 1 - July 30, 2026

Relevant experts will be invited to evaluate videos that pass the first review.

Winners Announcement

Early August, 2026

Each award will be confirmed based on the results of online voting and expert evaluation.

1. Participants are not allowed to submit other people’s works. If discovered, you will be immediately disqualified.
2. Copyright statement: The contributor must guarantee that the work submitted is his/her own creation and that he/she enjoys full copyright. From the date of submission, it is deemed that the contributor has granted the copyright (except for the authorship rights) and linking right of the submitted work to the event organizers. Contributors have the right to authorize the publication of their works and bear the domestic and foreign copyright responsibilities arising from the spread and publication of the submitted works.
3. The work must be completed by the author himself/herself. The responsibility for the copyright, authorship, images, privacy and other legal matters involved is borne by the author and has nothing to do with the organizer. The host units only provide the platform for organizing activities, evaluating, and awarding prizes.
4. The work shall not contain violence, pornography, religion, racial discrimination, etc. It shall not be implanted with advertisements, and the content should be positive.
5. The organizer reserves the right to interpret how the event should be conducted. Participation in this event is subject to the rules. Creators are requested to take care to abide by the laws and regulations consciously. Once the work is submitted, the participant is deemed to have voluntarily acknowledged the regulations above.

Contact: Ms. Yan, Ms. Han
Tel: 86-10-59307679, 86-10-59307076
Email: tougao@chinesetest.cn


Organisers
Chinese Testing International Co., Ltd.(CTI)
FUDAN-CTI Innovation Center

Co-organisers
Universities, Vocational colleges, International schools and other institutions
Global HSK Test Centers
Overseas Chinese language education institutions, Schools at All Levels Offering Chinese Courses


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