Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPCI) and the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Jakarta, China Public Diplomacy Association, and CGTN are in cooperation to bring back the Halo China video competition in the year 2023! This year, the competition will focus on the theme, “Together Towards Future: Celebrating 10th Anniversary of China-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and the Belt and Road Initiative.”
In light of this year’s theme, each video submission should span within 1 to 3 minutes and should consist of your personal stories, songs, poems, or information. Example videos could be about Indonesia-China relations; political cooperation, economic cooperation, people-to-people ties, maritime cooperation, the Belt and Road Initiative, hopes and aspirations for the future of Indonesia-China cooperation, etc.
Competition Timeline
| 21 July – 8 September | Video Submission |
| 8 September – 22 September | Judging Process |
| 22 September – 30 September | Fan Favorite Contest |
| October (TBC) | Winner Announcement and Ceremony |
Participant Guidelines
- Create your video;
- Upload your video to Google Drive;
- Fill out the registration form at ;
- Add the link to your video to the registration form (make sure the link is not listed as private;
- Judges Selection Process;
- Attend Winner Announcement and Ceremony.
Submission Criteria
- Participants must fill in the registration form at , and attach the Google Drive link to your submission video. (You can register first and add the link to your video at a later time);
- Videos may be submitted by an individual or group. There is no limit to the number of people per submission video;
- Video must be in Bahasa Indonesia, Mandarin, or English, with translation subtitles;
- Video must be no less than 1:00 minute and must not exceed 3:00 minutes;
- Video resolution should not be less than 480P;
- Video must include proper sources when using external footage;
- Video must not include anti-religious, racial, violent, or pornographic content. No offensive or sensitive content is allowed.
Topics to be Raised
In light of the theme “Together Towards Future: Celebrating 10th Anniversary of China-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and the Belt and Road Initiative,” your videos may discuss the friendship and bilateral relations of the two countries, share your personal stories, create special songs or poems, or make a descriptive informational video. The videos may raise the following topics:
- Political cooperation;
- Economic cooperation;
- People-to-people ties;
- Maritime cooperation;
- Belt and Road Initiative;
- Hopes and aspirations for the future of Indonesia-China cooperation;
- etc.
Prizes
Winners of the Halo China video competition will receive cash prizes and an official certificate as a token of appreciation. The cash prizes will amount to a total of IDR 150,000,000.
Please see below for the prize breakdown:
| 1st Prize | IDR 20,000,000 | 1 Winner |
| Fan Favorite | IDR 15,000,000 | 1 Winner |
| 2nd Prize | IDR 10,000,000 | 3 Winners |
| 3rd Prize | IDR 5,000,000 | 6 Winners |
| Finalist Prize | IDR 2,500,000 | 10 Winners |
| Top 50 | IDR 1,000,000 | 30 Winners |
| Lucky Winners | Goodie Bag | 50 Winners |
Fan Favorite
The Fan Favorite winner will be chosen from among the 21 finalists and will be determined by the total number of likes on his/her/their submission video on the @chinaembassy_indonesia Instagram page. The Fan Favorite contest will take place from 22 September to 30 September 2023. The post with the most likes by the end of 30 September 2023 at 17:00 WIB will be chosen as the Fan Favorite winner. Stay tuned on the Chinese Embassy’s Instagram page to vote for your video! (*Buying likes for the fan favorite contest will be tracked, and will not be tolerated.)
Lucky Winner
In order to win the Lucky Winner prize, you must like, comment, and mention 3 of your friends with the hashtag #HaloChina2023, on the “Lucky Winner” post that will be posted on @chinaembassy_indonesia Instagram page.
50 Lucky Winners will be chosen randomly at the end of the Halo China 2023 competition, and will be given special goodie bags consisting of cool merchandise from the Chinese Embassy in Jakarta.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Halo China?
Halo China Video Competition is an annual nationwide online video competition hosted by Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia in cooperation with the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Jakarta, the China Public Diplomacy Association, and CGTN.
Is there a registration fee?
No, this video competition is free of charge. All you need to do is to fill in the registration form at .
Who is eligible to enter this video competition?
All Indonesian citizens with an active National Identity Card (KTP) or passport are eligible to enter this video competition.
Can I work in a group?
Yes, you may. However, please make sure that only one team representative submits your video through the registration form. Should your video be determined as one of the winners, the prize will be sent to your team representative.
How many winners will be selected? What is the prize?
The committee will select 21 best videos, including a Fan Favorite video. Winners will receive a cash prize totalling up to IDR 150,000,000.
| 1st Prize | IDR 20,000,000 | 1 Winner |
| Fan Favorite | IDR 15,000,000 | 1 Winner |
| 2nd Prize | IDR 10,000,000 | 3 Winners |
| 3rd Prize | IDR 5,000,000 | 6 Winners |
| Finalist Prize | IDR 2,500,000 | 10 Winners |
| Top 50 | IDR 1,000,000 | 30 Winners |
| Lucky Winners | Goodie Bag | 50 Winners |
How can I win the Fan Favorite prize?
The Fan Favorite winner will be chosen from among the 21 finalists and will be determined by the total number of likes on his/her/their submission video on the @chinaembassy_indonesia Instagram page. The Fan Favorite contest will take place from 22 September to 30 September 2023. The post with the most likes by the end of 30 September 2023 at 17:00 WIB will be chosen as the Fan Favorite winner. (*Buying likes for the fan favorite contest will be tracked, and will not be tolerated.)
How can I win the Lucky Winner prize?
In order to win the Lucky Winner prize, you must like, comment, and mention 3 of your friends with the hashtag #HaloChina2023, on the “Lucky Winner” post that will be posted on @chinaembassy_indonesia Instagram page. 50 Lucky Winners will be chosen randomly at the end of the Halo China 2023 competition, and will be given special goodie bags consisting of cool merchandise from the Chinese Embassy in Jakarta.
What is the judging criteria for the videos?
The videos will be assessed based on Overall Impact (50%), Creativity (20%), Substance (15%), Structure (10%), and Production (5%).
Will I get a certificate by joining this program?
The Top 50 and Lucky Prize winners will obtain a certificate for this program.
What language should my video be in?
Your video may be in Bahasa Indonesia, Mandarin, or English. If your video is in Bahasa Indonesia, please include accurate English subtitles. If your video is in English, please include accurate Bahasa Indonesia subtitles. If your video is in Mandarin, please include both Bahasa Indonesia and English subtitles.
What is the main theme of the video competition?
The main theme of this year’s Halo China video competition is “Together Towards Future: Celebrating 10th Anniversary of China-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and the Belt and Road Initiative.” Your videos may discuss the friendship and bilateral relations of the two countries, share your personal stories, create special songs or poems, or make a descriptive informational video. Example videos could be about Indonesia-China relations; political cooperation, economic cooperation, people-to-people ties, maritime cooperation, the Belt and Road initiative, hopes and aspirations for the future of Indonesia-China cooperation, etc.
Is there a time limit for the video?
Yes, the video should be no less than 1:00 minute and should not exceed 3:00 minutes.
What video quality should my video be?
The video quality should not be less than 480P. Higher resolution videos are always recommended.
Where do I submit my video?
Firstly, create and upload your video on Google Drive. Then, go to , fill in your personal details, and attach the link to your video. Make sure the video is accessible to download by checking your sharing settings/permissions. If you have not completed your video yet, you may fill in the registration form first and upload your video at a later time (you can check your email inbox to edit your previous response).
When is the deadline to submit my video?
All submissions are due by 22:00 WIB on Friday, September 8th 2023.
