Group 1 - The 2025 "Meet Panda" international micro-video competition will officially start on September 22, 2025, and run until February 28, 2026, inviting global participants to submit entries [1][3] - The competition aims to promote cross-cultural communication and share beautiful stories, enhancing understanding and friendship between China and countries like Australia and the UK [3] - Participants are encouraged to showcase authentic experiences, cultural stories, and traditional customs related to China through short videos and Vlogs [3][4] Group 2 - The competition has expanded globally this year, aiming to attract more international participants, building on the success of the previous eight editions that collected nearly 1,000 entries and achieved over 100 million views [3] - There are three categories of awards: - Excellent Award (20 winners) with a certificate and $150 prize - Individual Awards (4 winners) for Best Story, Best Editing, Best Impact, and Best Collaboration, each receiving a certificate, trophy, and $1,000 prize - Most Popular Chinese Award (1 winner) selected from individual award winners, receiving a certificate, trophy, and an invitation for a week-long cultural exchange trip to China [5] - The submission phase will take place from September 22, 2025, to February 2026, with ongoing promotion through various online and offline channels to encourage participation [5]