The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China and China Daily will co-host a story sharing event entitled “My China Album” to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the United States of America. The event is sponsored by China General Chamber of Commerce – USA (CGCC) and China National Tourist Office in New York. It will highlight the profound friendship between the Chinese and American people, captured through the photographs and accompanying captions.

The event will take place from February to May 2019. A launch ceremony will be held on February 6. The submissions window will open on February 6 and close on April 12. Following the close of submissions and judging period, an award ceremony will be held on May 4.

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Participants of the event submit up to 3 photos with accompanying captions limited to 300 words or less, explaining the person-to-person exchange or relationship exemplified through the visual aspect of the submission. Submissions should be made either by email or to a physical address, for those wishing to mail hard copies, both to be provided and coordinated by China Daily.

You can submit your entries either to mychinaalbum@chinadailyusa.com OR

My China Album

529 14th Street, NW

Suit 1108

Washington, DC, 20045

All submissions will be judged in a first round by a group of journalists and photographers from China Daily, following the close of the submission. Those which pass the first round will go through a second round of judging by an expert panel consisting of renowned scholars, writers, photographers and diplomats from China and the United States.

Ultimately, 10 contestants will be awarded. The grand prize winner will receive two roundtrip economy class tickets between New York and Beijing. This will be followed by two top winners, three runners-up and four second runners-up, who will also receive prizes. All participants will receive a souvenir.

Q:Will I receive written notice that my submission has been received?

A:Only finalists will receive notifications.

Q:Will finalists be contacted?

A:Yes, the finalists will be contacted following the first panel of judging.

A:No, you must include your full name with your entry in order to be eligible for the competition, and in order to
facilitate awarding.

Q:Do entrants have to submit three photos, or is it possible to be considered for a written story alone?

A:Entrants must submit at least one photo, maximum of three photos.

Q:Will stories over 300 words be given consideration?

A:Due to the high number of anticipated submissions, we will only be able to read up to 300 words per entry.

Q:How will submissions be judged, and by whom?

A:Submissions will be judged by two separate panels of judges. The first panel will read all entries, and then send
top submissions to a second panel comprised of China-U.S. experts and other representatives from the Embassy
or China Daily.

Q:What do the photos need to be about, and do I need to have visited China in order for my story to be
considered, or can I write about experiences with Chinese culture from a U.S. perspective?

A:The story can take place anywhere in the world, as long as it captures a person-to-person interaction,
exemplifying China-U.S. friendship.