Driven by the global digital tide, short videos have risen to prominence as a vital conduit linking diverse cultures and nations. The 2024 “China-Philippines Gen Z Vision” Short Video Competition, co-hosted by China Energy Engineering Group Co., Ltd (Energy China) and the Association for Philippines-China Understanding(APCU), has come to a perfect close, and the winning list has been officially announced. The competition has sparked the enthusiastic engagement of Gen-Zers from both China and the Philippines, resulting in the submission of almost 400 exceptional short videos that celebrate the friendship between the two countries. These short videos, with each reflecting a unique perspective, told touching tales of China-Philippines ties, thereby injecting new vigor into China-Philippines cultural exchange.

Launched on August 5th, the competition has won significant support and active participation from universities, media outlets, and various sectors across both China and the Philippines. The Competition was framed across three themes: “Green Energy,””Harmonious Ecology,” and “China-Philippine Exchanges.” Through their lenses, the participants encapsulated the distinctive cultures, traditions, and societal vistas of both nations, revealing the ingenuity and profound reflections of the younger generation. Submissions included documentaries, street interviews, Vlogs, podcasts, and beyond, fully exhibiting the Generation Z’s distinctive observation and expression concerning the issues of the times.

Ten exceptional works rose to the forefront (see the below poster for details). These creations narrate the profound bond between China and the Philippines from various points of view, depicting moving stories of the two nations collaborating amidst the backdrop of green, low-carbon development, and international cooperation.

This competition has not only delivered a sensory delight to its audience but also forged a bridge of understanding between the two peoples through the amalgamation of ideas and cultures. Let us expect the Generation Z, as the “storytellers” of China-Philippine friendship, to utilize their cameras to relay more enchanting narratives and pen fresh chapters of the friendship between China and the Philippines!