Second "Haitang Cup" comic works to start roadshow

Updated: October 7, 2022

The second "Haitang Cup" National College Students Creative Comic Contest was hosted by Beijing International Studies University, the Feng Zikai Research Society and the Beijing Comic Society.

Held subsequent to the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympics, the contest adopted the Olympic motto "Faster, Higher, Stronger－Together".

It attracted 171 renowned universities, including the Central Academy of Fine Arts, the China Academy of Art, the Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts, the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, the Xi'an Academy of Fine Arts, Renmin University of China, Beihang University, Southwest University, the Beijing Film Academy and Waseda University. Among them, non-art universities made up 46 percent, while art ones made up the remaining 54.

In the past five months since the launch of the competition, thousands of contestants have used their paintbrushes to tell Chinese stories and spread Chinese culture from the unique perspective of young college students. Based on the theme of “Together for a Shard Future”, their works demonstrate the power of the Chinese spirit in these changing times, such as patriotism and the ability of thinking in terms of the bigger picture; persevering in spite of hardships and obstacles; innovation that highlights down-to-earth efforts and conquering; and a dedication that requires selflessness and commitment.

The contest received a total of 2,955 submissions. Passing through fierce competitions and strict reviews, 100 works submitted by 62 universities won awards and will be exhibited across the country, presenting China’s spirit, values and strength. These works will reveal the development path of the Communist Party of China, tell Chinese stories, and cultivate capable youth of the times.

Some of the award-winning works:

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