2025 “China in My Eyes——China’s digital development in my eyes”

Essay Contest(4th)

(For International Students of UESTC)

Sponsored by:

School of International Education of UESTC

School of Public Administration of UESTC

Hosted by:

Key Laboratory for Intelligence and Digital Public Governance of UESTC

Center for West African Studies of UESTC

Co-sponsored by:

Center for Digital Culture and Media Research of UESTC

Center for Pan-Himalayan Regional Communication Research of UESTC

Supported by:

Chinese Society of African Historical Studies

China International Communications Group Center for the Americas

Center for Digital Rural Revitalization Studies of UESTC

Center for Regional Public Administration Informatization Research of UESTC

March, 2025

1.Overview of the Essay Contest

A Letter to International Students of UESTC:

China has made huge achievements that have inspired the world. We are launching the 4^th Essay Contest with the theme of“China in My Eyes — China’s digital development in my eyes”. This Essay Contest aims to promote the understanding of China’s development and prospects among international students, thereby fostering friendly relations between China and other countries. Participants are encouraged to contribute from perspectives such as artificial intelligence, industrial software, smart cities, etc., to explore the achievements of China’s digital construction—including the development of digital government, digital health, digital education, and digital communication, as well as changes in people’s lifestyles and ways of thinking. Submissions may also address challenges and coping strategies faced during digital transformation era.

International students from UESTC are welcome to join us. It is our firm belief that we can foster mutual understanding and friendship among participants in an open air. Let us work together to promote friendly exchanges between China and other countries for digital development with a shared future!

We are looking forward to your participation!

2. Rules of Essay Contest

(1) General requirements:

The essay must be original, unpublished, and no plagiarism. It must not violate confidential regulations. The essay should focus on the theme, with arguments clearly articulated. Submissions should demonstrate clear insights, innovative ideas, and readability.

(2) The requirements for essay submissions:

Theme: “China in My Eyes — China’s digital development in my eyes”

Word Count: Up to 3000 words

Language: Chinese/English

The submission includes (in order): Title; Author’s Name; Author Affiliation, Address, ZIP Code, Contact Information and the Essay.

(3) Eligibility of candidates:

International students and International alumni of UESTC

(4) Contest Important Dates:

Submission on or before: May 25, 2025

Notification Date: July 25, 2025

3. Awards:

First prize (1 winner): certificate with cash award of 2000 RMB

Second prizes (2 winners): certificates with cash award of 1500 RMB for each winner

Third prizes (3 winners): certificates with cash award of 800 RMB for each winner

Outstanding awards (5 winners): certificates with souvenirs

Awarded high-quality essays may be recommended for publication in our partner journals upon approval of peer review.

4. Submission Guidelines:

Please send your submission to cwasuestc@163.com no later than May 25th, 2025.

Format for Submission:

Please state “2025 Essay Contest+author’sname +essaytitle + mobile phone number”in 

your email subject and essay as attachment in your email.

5. Contact:

Phone: 0086-(0)28-61831706/61831756

Email: cwasuestc@163.com

Contact address: Office 450, Zong-He Building, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, No. 2006, Xiyuan Avenue, High-tech West District, Chengdu, Sichuan.

The organizing committee reserves the right to interpret all contest rules.

We are Looking Forward to Your Participation!