In brief
A short‑video competition in Maputo, part of the 2026 China‑Africa Year of People‑to‑People Exchanges, drew more than a hundred entries that showcased bilateral cooperation. Winners were invited to visit China, strengthening people‑to‑people ties. The event was praised by the Chinese Ambassador to Mozambique and the university rector for highlighting shared history and mutual understanding.
On Monday, November 3, the capital of Mozambique held an award ceremony in Maputo to honor the winners of a short‑video competition themed United Hearts, Shared Dreams: China and Mozambique, part of the 2026 China‑Africa Year of People‑to‑People Exchanges.
The contest, organized by the Confucius Institute at Eduardo Mondlane University with support from the Chinese Embassy, attracted more than 100 submissions. Participants ranged from students and journalists to businesspeople and local employees of Chinese firms, and the videos highlighted projects like the Maputo‑Katembe Bridge, the Mozambique‑China Cultural Center, and personal stories of language learning and daily interactions.
Chinese Ambassador to Mozambique Zheng Xuan opened the ceremony and said, "Each video, each moment, represents an encounter between civilizations and a communication between hearts." He praised the participants for building bridges of understanding and expressed hope that they would become ambassadors of friendship.
Zheng Xuan: "Each video, each moment, represents an encounter between civilizations and a communication between hearts."
Eduardo Mondlane University Rector Manuel Guilherme Junior highlighted the role of young people, stating, "With your creativity, you fought against a lack of understanding. You have transformed the official friendship between governments into a friendship between peoples."
Manuel Guilherme Junior: "With your creativity, you fought against a lack of understanding. You have transformed the official friendship between governments into a friendship between peoples."
Ten first‑prize winners were invited to China for an exchange visit, travelling to Beijing, Zhejiang Province and Shanghai. During the tour, they visited the Palace Museum, the Yiwu International Trade Market and the Bund, deepening their appreciation of China's development and cultural heritage.
