Everyone has a unique story about Xinjiang —  it could be a profound hometown connection, an unforgettable memory from a brief visit, or a friendship that transcends time and space.

As we celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, we invite you to share your cherished memories and experiences of this remarkable land.

1. Theme 

Xinjiang's Development: I Witnessed

2. Eligibility and Submission Scope

Whether as a witness or a participant, your story is a vivid chapter in Xinjiang's development.

(1)  Xinjiang natives living and working outside the region

• Impressions of Xinjiang's transformations over the past 70 years, such as sci-tech advancement, livelihood improvements, and ecological preservation.

• Personal experiences and engaging stories from your life outside Xinjiang, covering study, career, entrepreneurship, and cultural integration.

(2)  Individuals who have travelled to, studied, worked, or settled in Xinjiang

• Unique experiences and insights in Xinjiang, including but not limited to life and entrepreneurship, cultural experiences, travel, and ethnic harmony.

• Reasons for choosing to start a business or build a life in Xinjiang, and your experiences in integrating into the local community.

(3)  Regions, enterprises, universities, institutions, and other entities collaborating with Xinjiang

• Outcomes and heartwarming stories of cooperation with Xinjiang in various fields, including culture, economy, education, science and technology, and aid programs.

3. Submission Requirements

We welcome diverse formats, including written articles, photos, videos, and more. Specific requirements are as follows:

(1) Written Articles

Submissions in Word format. Maximum 500 words for Chinese or 300 words for English.

Content must be highly related to the theme. Inclusion of at least one photo is recommended.

(2) Photo Stories

At least one high-resolution image (photography, illustration, graphic design, etc.) accompanied by a description of up to100 words in Chinese or English.

Images should be in JPEG or PNG format, with a resolution of no less than 300 dpi and a file size not exceeding 10 MB.

Ensure you have obtained necessary authorization for any portraits or copyrighted elements included.

(3) Videos

Duration: 30 seconds to 5 minutes.

File size: not exceeding 1 GB.

Format: MP4 or MOV.

Ensure clear and stable image. Landscape or portrait orientation is acceptable.

Include a description of up to 100 words in Chinese or English.

4. Other Requirements

(1) How to Submit:

Email your submission to wangjunyue@chinadaily.com.cn. Please use the email subject line: "Submission Title + Your Name".

Inquiries can also be directed to this email address.

(2) Please attach your work to the email. In the body of the email, please include: author's name, nationality/place of origin, occupation, contact information, title of the work, and confirm that you hold the copyright to the content.

(3) Deadline: October 30, 2025

(4)  All submissions must be original and copyright-compliant. Contributors will be held responsible for any legal disputes arising from their submissions.

5. Publication Channels

Selected content that is constructive and aligned with the theme will be published on appropriate domestic and international platforms, including but not limited to Xinjiang-themed social media accounts and websites, China Daily's website, and overseas social media accounts dedicated to specific topics. Outstanding submissions will be recommended to additional media outlets and channels.

每個人心中都有獨一無二的與新疆的故事：深情的故鄉(xiāng)情懷，驚鴻一瞥的難忘回憶，或許是橫跨時空的合作友誼。在慶祝新疆維吾爾自治區(qū)成立70周年之際，邀您一起分享與新疆的點滴記憶。

一、 征集主題

《新疆發(fā)展，我見證》

二、 面向人群與征集方向

無論是見證者還是參與者，您的故事就是新疆發(fā)展的精彩篇章。

1、在疆外生活工作的新疆兒女

• 印象深刻的新疆70年變遷，例如科技發(fā)展、民生改善、生態(tài)保護等方面；

• 在疆外的學習生活、職場發(fā)展、創(chuàng)業(yè)歷程、民族文化交融等方面的親身經(jīng)歷和有趣故事。

2、來/在新疆旅游學習生活發(fā)展的個人

• 在新疆的獨特見聞與體驗，包括但不限于生活創(chuàng)業(yè)故事、文化體驗、觀光旅行、民族融合等；

• 講述選擇來新疆創(chuàng)業(yè)發(fā)展的原因和建設(shè)融入的故事。

3、與新疆合作共同發(fā)展的地區(qū)、企業(yè)、高校、機構(gòu)等

• 與新疆在各行各業(yè)，包括文化、經(jīng)濟、教育、科技、援疆等方面的發(fā)展與合作成果、有趣感人的故事等。

三、 作品要求

歡迎各種形式作品，包括但不限于文字或圖文故事、照片、視頻等。以下為具體要求：

1、文字故事

提供word版本，中文不超過500字，英文不超過300字；內(nèi)容與征集主題相關(guān)性強。最好能有1張以上圖片。

2、圖文故事

1張以上高清圖片（攝影作品、插畫、平面設(shè)計等），附100字以內(nèi)英文或中文的描述。

圖片格式為JPEG、PNG，分辨率不低于300dpi，文件大小不超過10MB。

如作品包含他人肖像或版權(quán)元素，需確保已獲得相關(guān)授權(quán)。

3、視頻

30秒以上、5分鐘以內(nèi)，不超過1GB，MP4或MOV 格式。畫面清晰穩(wěn)定。橫屏、豎屏均可。附100字以內(nèi)英文或中文的描述。

四、 其他要求

（1）投稿方式：

發(fā)送至電子郵箱：wangjunyue@chinadaily.com.cn（標題注明“投稿作品名+姓名”）

如有咨詢也可發(fā)郵件。

（2）請在投稿中以附件形式提供投稿作品，并在正文中，提供信息：投稿人姓名、國籍/籍貫、工作、聯(lián)系方式、投稿作品名等，并注明投稿人是否為內(nèi)容版權(quán)所有人。

（3）截至日期：2025年10月30日

（4）請?zhí)峁┰瓌?chuàng)、有版權(quán)的文字、圖片、視頻，如因投稿人原因?qū)е录m紛，征集方將追究投稿人責任。

五、 發(fā)布渠道

經(jīng)過篩選，內(nèi)容正向、符合主題的內(nèi)容，將會發(fā)布在合適的海內(nèi)外平臺，包括但不限于新疆宣傳主題海內(nèi)外社交媒體和網(wǎng)站、中國日報網(wǎng)站和垂直主題海外社交媒體賬號等，優(yōu)質(zhì)內(nèi)容將推薦給更多發(fā)布渠道和宣傳單位。