The China Daily Global Impact Writing Challenge
Introduction
The China Daily Global Impact Writing Challenge (China Daily GIWS) reaches out to young people of different ages in elementary, middle, and high school, aiming to direct their attention to global issues and develop their global perspective. As for the future of the world, they should be aware of the future crises and opportunities facing the world.
In the challenge, we not only hope that young people understand the importance of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), but also encourage them to think independently and take actions. We believe that young people should not only understand these concepts but also have their own views and insights.
We sincerely invite young people from China and overseas students to participate in this challenge, and to think about how to influence the world from the perspective of being a global youth after sufficient research. We hope that young people around the world can have a broad world vision and perspective and contribute to building a better future in today's globalization.
Purpose
The theme of the writing challenge will revolve around young people and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), and a different theme will be determined each year to stimulate the thinking and creativity of young people.
Theme
Me and the SDGs
Organizer
China Daily USA
Schedule
*Early Submission only apply to High School and Above Division
Registration Open Date: August 15, 2024
Early Submission:
Submission Deadline: October 1, 2024
Regional Award Announcement: October 15, 2024
Global Award Announcement: October 25, 2024
Regular Submission:
Submission Deadline: November 1, 2024
Regional Award Announcement: November 15, 2024
Global Award Announcement: December 1, 2024
Challenge Details
The challenge is open to students worldwide, with three categories established:
● Elementary School Division
● Junior High School Division (U.S. Grades 7-9)
● High School and Above Division:
○ High School Division (U.S. Grades 10-12)
○ Global College Freshmen and Sophomores
Method
The challenge will be conducted online, facilitating the participation of young people from around the world.
Language
The language of the challenge is English, which will help participants improve their English writing skills and communicate and share with young people from around the world.
Entry Fee
￥399
Judge Panel
Bill Ahearn served as vice-president and executive editor at The Associated Press, and then as an executive editor at Bloomberg News for many years. He is now executive editor of China Daily USA.
William Hennelly previously served as a managing editor at TheStreet.com, where he worked from 2000 to 2012. He joined China Daily USA in 2014 as a copy editor. In 2021, he was appointed assistant managing editor.
May Zhou started to work as a reporter for Guangzhou Daily in 1986 after graduating from Fudan University in Shanghai. She joined China Daily USA in September 2013, where She has been the manager of the Houston office.
