| Copyright | Copyright for all works submitted to this competition remains with the respective entrants. The Mission of the People’s Republic of China to the EU reserves the right to use any of the submitted images or text in non-commercial material or to promote the competition, on the Mission’s website and social media channels, in printed materials as well as in exhibitions at events. |
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| Eligibility | Open to residents of 28 EU countries |
| Finish | 31 July 2015 |
| Entry fee | Free |
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Theme: "China Unlimited"
Take the limits off your imagination. Share with us your experiences and visions of China! If you have a gift for capturing that special moment, the ‘China Unlimited’ photo competition is for you. We are looking for expressive and beautiful photos which truly convey a message. You can submit up to three photos to show what China Unlimited inspires in you
Prizes:
- 10 shortlisted entries will be exhibited in Brussels in September (dates and venue tbc). Shortlisted participants will be invited to attend the China Unlimited Award Ceremony in Brussels in September (date tbc), where the final winners will be announced.
- The best contributions of photography category will win a 10-day trip to China including return airfare, visit programme, accommodation and meals.
Shortlisted participants will be notified by email no later than 31 August 2015.
Image requirements: jpeg, .png and .bmp. format; at least 1280×720 but no larger than 5 MB in file size; If shortlisted, photos must be available in A1 format in 300dpi in order to qualify to be included in the exhibition.
Online submission of digital photographs via the website.
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