To all Confucius Institutes (Classrooms):
To promote digital innovation practices in Confucius Institutes and facilitate the sharing of global achievements in digital development, the Chinese International Education Foundation (CIEF) and the University of Science and Technology Beijing (USTB) will jointly host the First Selection Event of Cases on Confucius Institute Digital Application and Practice. This event aims to identify outstanding digital application and practice cases from Confucius Institutes (Classrooms) worldwide, forming replicable and transferable development experiences to foster new concepts, models and methods in international Chinese education and cultural exchanges.
I. Theme
"Digital Innovation Creates Value: Intelligence Inspires the Future": Selection of Cases on Confucius Institute Digital Application and Practice
II. Timeline
July to December 2025
III. Organizers
1. Hosted by: Chinese International Education Foundation, University of Science and Technology Beijing
2. Organized by: Research Center of Digital Technology for Confucius Institute, University of Science and Technology Beijing
IV. Participants and Submission
1. The activity is open to all Confucius Institutes (including Confucius Classrooms， the same below) worldwide.
2. In principle, only independently submitted cases from Confucius Institutes will be accepted.
3. Each Confucius Institute may submit no more than two cases, with one case per category (see V. Submission Content).
4. Complete the submission by logging into the following website: https://cicaseselection2025.ci.cn/
V. Contents for Submission
This event seeks cases from three categories: "Smart Teaching; Smart Cultural Exchange; Smart Management." Cases should demonstrate innovative digital applications and practices in the teaching, cultural exchanges and management of Confucius Institutes, reflecting the proactive and exploratory spirit of Confucius Institutes in the digital era.
Submitted cases should focus on one primary category, though they may also touch upon others.
(1) Smart Teaching: Enhancing teaching effectiveness through digital means, including: Self-developed digital teaching resources (instructional videos, e-textbooks, multimedia materials); application of digital technologies (online teaching platforms, AI, VR, etc.) in Chinese language teaching and research.
(2) Smart Cultural Exchange: Promoting cross-cultural exchange through digital advantages, including: Innovative communication methods (social media, short videos, digital tools, etc.); online/remote cultural exchange activities (virtual summer/winter camps, VR museums, digital art exhibitions, festival events, etc.).
(3) Smart Management: Optimizing Confucius Institute operations through digital technology, including: Development or application of digital systems for personnel, operations, and asset management; implementation of cybersecurity and information security systems.
VI. Timeline
1. Submission Period (July to September 30th, 2025)
Submitting institutions must complete the "Declaration Form for Submitting Cases on Confucius Institute Digital Application and Practice" and provide supporting materials (e.g., practice reports, images, videos, data).
2. Expert Review (October 1st to October 30th, 2025)
An expert panel will conduct preliminary and final reviews to select winning cases.
3. Exhibition Period (November to December2025)
Outstanding cases will be released on Confucius Institute media matrix and on mobile and PC terminal portals.
VII. Honors
(1) Some institutions will be invited to address forums themed upon digitalization at the 2025 World Chinese Language Conference and receive certificates and prizes awarded by the organizers.
(2) Selected cases will be included in the "2025 Collection of Cases on Confucius Institute Digital Application and Practice", published as a bluebook or e-publication.
(3) Selected cases will be promoted on Confucius Institute mobile and PC terminal portals, and on media platforms such as the CI official WeChat account.
(4) Other awards.
VIII. Contact Information
Ms. Zhang: zhangxueqi@cief.org.cn
Ms. Li: lixiaoya@cief.org.cn
Attachment:
1. Notice on the First Selection Event of Cases on Confucius Institute Digital Application and Practice
2. Declaration Form for Submitting Cases on Confucius Institute Digital Application and Practice
Chinese International Education Foundation
University of Science and Technology Beijing
July 9th, 2025
