In a world where technological advancements are accelerating at an unprecedented pace, and with artificial intelligence and big data playing an increasingly influential role in shaping the future of humanity, China Daily in collaboration with several partner institutions, is launching the International Cartoon and Illustration Exhibition 2025 under the theme "Technology and Life", the initiative is part of the broader vision of building “a community with a shared future for humanity.”
The exhibition seeks to shed light on the profound impact of technology on human life and to inspire critical reflection on the evolving relationship between humans and machines — all through the lens of global artistic creativity in cartoons and illustrations.
🎯 Exhibition Theme
The theme of this year's exhibition is "Technology and Life" .. Potential topics include:
1. Reflecting technology's transformative impact on humankind.
2. Displaying how technology changes people's lives.
3. Envisioning future technological advancements.
4. Honoring scientists and other technology professionals.
5. Other relevant topics.
👥 Participation Categories
1. Adult Group: 18 years and abov.
2. Youth Group: Under 18.
📅 Submission Deadline: August 15, 2025.
🏆 Awards Ceremony: Tentatively scheduled for September or October 2025.
🏆 What You Can Get
🧑🎨 Adult Group:
🥇 Gold Prize: 1 winner. ¥30,000 CNY (before tax), a certificate and a portfolio book.
🥈 Silver Prize: 2 winners. ¥20,000 CNY (before tax), a certificate and a portfolio book.
🥉 Bronze Prize: 3 winners. ¥10,000 CNY (before tax), a certificate and a portfolio book.
🏅 Outstanding Prize: 10 winners. An award, a certificate and a portfolio book.
🏅 Excellence Prize: 100 winners. A certificate and a portfolio book.
👦 Youth Group:
🏅 Excellence Prize: 100 winners. A certificate and a digital portfolio book.
📥 Submission Requirements
1. The submitted works must be original. Plagiarism or replication of others' works are not allowed.
2. No restrictions on the style of works. Cartoons, illustrations and other painting styles are all accepted.
3. The works should be submitted in JPG format, with a resolution of 300dpi, file size no less than 2M (the longest side of the picture should not be less than 3000 pixels), and not exceeding 10M.
4. Single pieces of artwork or series of works will be accepted, but each participant can upload no more than 20 pieces.
5. The submitted works should include a title and a brief textual description.
6. For AI-assisted works, please label as "AI-generated".
7. Participants should provide their contact information, including email address and phone number, when submitting works.
8. Youth Group participants and college students in the Adult Group should additionally provide their school name and grade year. The names of their instructors or training institutions are optional.
🌍 How to Submit
Participants must register and upload their work via the official website: artcontest.chinadaily.com.cn/2025.html
📌 Note: Participants must honestly select the appropriate category based on their age. Submissions will be reviewed separately, and award certificates will clearly indicate the group category.