To better tell the stories of Chinese central state-owned enterprises (SOEs) participating in the joint construction of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), further promote China's vision, and highlight the image of central SOEs, CRI Online launches its online thematic campaign "Central SOEs Chasing Dreams Under the Belt and Road Initiative", in 2025.

　　With the theme "Dreaming Along the Belt and Road: Youth to the Future", the campaign will spotlight the journeys of young people involved in BRI projects, showcasing their efforts and growth. Through photos and short videos, it will present a collection of stories that embody the inclusiveness, diversity, and win-win spirit of central SOEs in the new era — helping overseas audiences better understand China's development philosophy and values.

• I. Event Details

1. Event Name:

Dreaming Along the Belt and Road: Youth to the Future

Global Image Collection and Online Exhibition

2. Event Objective:

The campaign invites submissions of outstanding photos and short videos from central SOEs participating in the Belt and Road Initiative. These works will highlight the spirit and vitality of both Chinese and international young employees. Guided by the eight major steps for high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, the campaign will focus on themes such as youth friendship, development, and empowerment.

The goal is to offer a comprehensive presentation of the responsibility and driving force of young people in advancing the BRI.

3. Event Timeline

Submission Period: September 20 - October 15

Exhibition Period: November 1 - November 30

Note: All times are in GMT+8.

• II. Collection Details

• 1. Collection Themes

Participants are invited to submit works under the following themes:

• 　　(1) Youth's Bloom of Friendship: Capture heartwarming moments of young people from China and abroad working together, helping each other, and building bonds of friendship while overcoming cultural, linguistic, and national barriers in advancing the Belt and Road Initiative.

• 　　(2) Youth's Sail of Dreams: Record true stories of young people seizing opportunities, overcoming challenges, and bravely pursuing their dreams on the broad stage of BRI cooperation—realizing personal values and ideals while contributing youthful strength to global development.
• 　　(3) Youth's Bridge of Culture: Document how central SOEs create platforms for cultural exchange and mutual learning among Chinese and foreign youth. Stories may include participation in local traditional festivals, experiencing customs from China and abroad, or jointly creating artistic works—highlighting the power of cultural diversity and integration.
• 　　(4) Youth's Star of Service: Capture touching moments of young people participating in public welfare activities in BRI countries, such as disaster relief, poverty alleviation, environmental protection, teaching support, or caring for vulnerable groups. These moments reflect how youthful efforts bring warmth and hope to local communities, embodying the responsibility of central SOE employees.
• 　　(5) Youth's Journey of Exploration: Document positive changes brought by central SOEs' high-quality participation in BRI projects, such as upgraded infrastructure, industrial growth, ecological improvements, urban transformations, and enhanced well-being of local residents.
• 　　(6) Youth's Light of Ecology: Highlight young people's contributions to environmental protection and sustainable development projects in BRI countries. Stories may focus on ecological restoration, green technologies, clean energy, low-carbon lifestyles, and environmental education—showcasing how youthful power supports global sustainability.

• 2. Registration Method

To register, participants can select "Short Video Collection" or "Photo Collection" on the campaign page.

Contact Person: Tian Yuanyuan

Tel: 010-68891032

• 3. Submission Requirement
  • 　　(1) Works should focus on the collection themes listed above.
  • 　　(2) Photo Submissions:

　　　　-Single photos or photo sets (maximum of 3 photos per set).

　　　　-Color or black-and-white photos are accepted.

　　　　-Digital photos must be in JPG/JPEG/GIF/PNG format, with a resolution of at least 1920×1080 (landscape) or 1080×1920 (portrait).

　　　　Video Submissions:

　　　　-Duration: Up to 3 minutes.

　　　　-Aspect ratio: 16:9 (horizontal) or 9:16 (vertical).

　　　　-Format: MP4/MOV. File size must not exceed 500 MB.

• 　　(3) Submissions must be original works, shot using any device (camera or mobile phone). Materials from the past two years or newly created works are accepted.
• 　　(4) Contributors must provide their name, nationality, affiliation, contact information, shooting location, title, and a story introduction (in both Chinese and English, within 150 words).
• 　　(5) The event is free of charge for contributors.
• 　　(6) Works may be post-processed without altering their authenticity or accuracy. Pixel additions, deletions, or movements are prohibited.
• 　　(7) Plagiarism or infringement of third-party rights will result in disqualification, and contributors may face legal consequences.
• 　　(8) Submitted works will not be returned. Contributors authorize the organizer to use the works free of charge for exhibitions, publicity, publications, and other purposes.

• III. Exhibition

• 1. Showcase Plan for Outstanding Works

A panel of experts will select 20 outstanding short videos and 20 sets of outstanding photographic works, focusing on the six themes. These works will be prominently showcased across multiple platforms.

• 2. Promoting and Coverage
  • 　　(1) CRI Online will leverage its linguistic strengths, international communication advantages, and platform resources to promote the campaign globally. Dedicated sections in both Chinese and English will be launched on its multilingual websites. Interactive topics such as #BRIYouthForFuture, #DreamAlongtheBeltandRoad:YouthtotheFuture, and #CentralSOEsChasingDreamsUndertheBeltandRoadInitiative will be promoted across international and domestic social media platforms, including Facebook, YouTube, X, Instagram, TikTok, Weibo, WeChat Official Accounts, Toutiao, Douyin, and Kuaishou.
  • 　　(2) The Publicity Bureau and News Center of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council (SASAC) will coordinate promotion through its official website and "Guozi Xiaoxin" social media accounts.
  • 　　(3) Enterprises will actively engage through their own social media platforms, participate in discussions, release thematic content, and amplify the campaign's impact.
  • 　　(4) Upon the conclusion of the campaign, 20 representative works will undergo secondary production in collaboration with relevant central SOEs. Both sides will refine storytelling based on real projects and personal stories, incorporating corporate perspectives and international elements to create high-quality short videos with strong resonance.