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 2025!
Now in its sixth year, the competition will focus on the theme, “Celebrating 75 Years of China-Indonesia Relations.”In light of this year’s theme, each video should consist of your personal stories and experiences about China-Indonesia friendship, Chinese culture, technological innovations made in China, natural landscapes and destinations in China, youth exchanges, as well as China-Indonesia bilateral cooperation in economy, education, and technology. Each video submission should be a maximum of 4 minutes and should consist of information/infographics, analysis, personal stories, or hopes and aspirations surrounding China-Indonesia cooperation.
Competition Timeline
| 19 August 2025 | Launch of Halo China Video Competition |
| 19 August – 30 September 2025 | Video Submissions Open |
| 30 September 2025 | Submission Deadline |
| 1 – 31 October 2025 | Judging Process |
| * 4 November 2025 | Winner Announcement and Ceremony |
(*) Date subject to change
Participant Guidelines
- Create your video;
- Upload your video to Google Drive;
- Fill out the registration form at bit.ly/halochina2025;
- 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 bit.ly/halochina2025, 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 video submission;
- Video must be in Bahasa Indonesia, Mandarin, or English, with corresponding translation subtitles;
- Video must be no less than 1:00 minute and must not exceed 4:00 minutes in length;
- Video resolution should not be less than 720p;
- 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.
Video Reference
For reference, accepted videos can be viewed at @ChinaEmbassy_Indonesia on Instagram or by clicking here.
To avoid the ineligibility of your video submission, please note the following terms for reference:
- If the video is in English, please use Bahasa Indonesia or Mandarin subtitles. If the video is in Bahasa Indonesia, please use English or Mandarin subtitles. If the video is in Mandarin, please use English or Bahasa Indonesia subtitles.
- Please do not use the pronunciation ‘cina’ in your video. Instead, please use ‘Tiongkok’ or the English pronunciation ‘China’.
- Please refer to ‘Taiwan’ as Taiwan, China; ‘Hong Kong’ as Hong Kong, SAR China; and ‘Macao’ as Macao, SAR China.
- When using maps in your video, please use the official map at bit.ly/halochinamap.
Topics to be Raised
In light of the theme “Celebrating 75 Years of China-Indonesia Relations” your videos may discuss the friendship between the peoples, bilateral relations of the two countries, share your personal stories, conduct interviews, create special songs or poems, or make a descriptive informational video. The videos may raise the following topics:
- Deepening mutual learning among civilizations
- Strengthening scientific and technological cooperation
- Promoting people-to-people exchanges
- The rise of the Global South
Prizes
Winners of the Halo China video competition will receive cash prizes amounting to a total of Rp132.500.000.
Please see below for the prize breakdown:
| 1st Prize | Rp20.000.000 | 1 Winner |
| 2nd Prize | Rp10.000.000 | 3 Winners |
| 3rd Prize | Rp5.000.000 | 6 Winners |
| Finalist Prize | Rp2.500.000 | 10 Winners |
| Top 50 | Rp500.000 | 30 Winners |
| Lucky Winner | Exclusive Goodie Bag | 25 Winners |
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 bit.ly/halochina2025.
Who is eligible to enter this video competition?
Indonesian youths under the age of 35 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 bit.ly/halochina2025 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 20 best videos. Winners will receive a cash prize totaling up to Rp132.500.000.
| 1st Prize | Rp20.000.000 | 1 Winner |
| 2nd Prize | Rp10.000.000 | 3 Winners |
| 3rd Prize | Rp5.000.000 | 6 Winners |
| Finalist Prize | Rp2.500.000 | 10 Winners |
| Top 50 | Rp500.000 | 30 Winners |
| Lucky Winner | Exclusive Goodie Bag | 25 Winners |
What happened to the Fan Favorite Contest?
Starting the year 2024, the Fan Favorite contest which was conducted in the previous years from 2020-2023 has officially been discontinued. This was a difficult choice to make, however this step had to be taken in order to ensure all aspects of the competition remain fair and credible.
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 #HaloChina2025, on the “Lucky Winner” post that will be posted on @chinaembassy_indonesia Instagram page. 25 Lucky Winners will be chosen randomly at the end of the Halo China 2025 competition, and will be sent 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 Creativity (40%), Relevance to Theme (40%), and Production (20%).
Will I get a certificate by joining this program?
The Top 20 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 the video is in English, please use Bahasa Indonesia or Mandarin subtitles. If the video is in Bahasa Indonesia, please use English or Mandarin subtitles. If the video is in Mandarin, please use English or Bahasa Indonesia subtitles.
What is the main theme of the video competition?
The main theme of this year’s Halo China video competition is “China Through My Eyes.” Your videos may discuss the friendship between Chinese and Indonesian peoples, bilateral relations of the two countries, share your personal stories, create special songs or poems, conduct interviews, or make descriptive informational videos. Example videos could be about China-Indonesia friendship, Chinese culture, technological innovations made in China, natural landscapes and destinations in China, youth exchanges, as well as China-Indonesia bilateral cooperation in economy, education, and technology.
Is there a time limit for the video?
Yes, the video should be no less than 1:00 minute and should not exceed 4:00 minutes.
What video quality should my video be?
The video quality should not be less than 720p. Higher resolution videos are always recommended.
Where do I submit my video?
Firstly, create and upload your video on Google Drive. Then, go to bit.ly/halochina2025, 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 Tuesday, September 30th 2025.