With five days to go before the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, the Third Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area International Journalism & Communication Competition for College Students is inviting submissions from university students worldwide.
The Asia-Pacific is one of the world's most dynamic growth regions, with the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) serving as a key gateway connecting China with the rest of the world. As regional cooperation and development continue to deepen, young people have an important role to play in observing the region and telling its stories.
Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students worldwide, the competition is accepting entries through December 31, 2026. Submissions may explore APEC-related themes, including "My Vision of an Asia-Pacific Community with a Shared Future" and "APEC and the Future of Greater Bay Area Youth," as well as other topics related to openness, innovation and cooperation.
Entries are accepted in five categories:
- Written reports
- Data journalism
- Audio & video
- Documentary photography
- Integrated media works (including HTML5 interactive pages, animation, news games and web comics)
An expert jury will select first-, second- and third-prize winners in each category. The award ceremony is scheduled for March 2027.
Before you submit
If your work includes text or narration, it should be created primarily in a language other than Chinese, such as English, French, German or Japanese, and accompanied by a Chinese translation. Entries created mainly in Chinese are not eligible.
Students may enter individually or as part of a team from a university, department or campus media outlet.
Ready to join?
Download the South App or visit the South website to access the competition page and submit your work. Full submission requirements are available in the Participation Guide.
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Reporter | Chen Siyuan
Poster | Lai Meiya
