A 2025 United Nations Chinese Language Day event and the 5th CMG Chinese Language Video Festival was held at the Palais des Nations in Geneva on April 15.

　　Co-hosted by China Media Group (CMG), international organizations and the UN Office at Geneva – and as a prelude to UN Chinese Language Day observed annually on April 20 – the event brought together over 300 guests from 50 countries, including diplomats, representatives of international organizations and cultural advocates.

　　CMG President Shen Haixiong speaks via a video address during the 2025 United Nations Chinese Language Day event and the 5th CMG Chinese Language Video Festival held at the Palais des Nations in Geneva on April15,2025./CMG

　　A 2025 United Nations Chinese Language Day event and the 5th CMG Chinese Language Video Festival is held at the Palais des Nations in Geneva on April15,2025./CMG 

　　This year's theme, "A Journey to China," focused on telling China's story through the eyes of international friends. In a video address, CMG President Shen Haixiong emphasized China's vitality in the new era, its role in global prosperity and the importance of cultural exchanges in building a shared future. He expressed hope that the event would inspire more international friends to visit China, explore its opportunities and discover a land rich with promise and potential. 

　　Tatiana Valovaya, Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva, speaks during a 2025 United Nations Chinese Language Day event and the 5th CMG Chinese Language Video Festival held at the Palais des Nations in Geneva on April 15,2025./CMG 

　　Ambassador Chen Xu speaks during a 2025 United Nations Chinese Language Day event and the 5th CMG Chinese Language Video Festival held at the Palais des Nations in Geneva on April 15,2025./CMG 

　　Tatiana Valovaya, Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva, praised Chinese as one of the world's oldest and most influential languages, calling it a vital bridge for intercultural dialogue. Chen Xu, ambassador and permanent representative of China to the United Nations Office at Geneva and other international organizations in Switzerland, noted that the annual celebration of Chinese Language Day at the Palais des Nations highlights the UN's commitment to cultural diversity and mutual understanding. 

　　Covers of CMG's Al-translated micro-documentary "On the Trail of the Chinese Dragon" and the promotional video from the "China Travel with Chinese Films" campaign./CMG

　　Winners from previous editions of the video festival shared their travel stories and cultural experiences in China during a2025 United Nations Chinese Language Day event and the 5th CMG Chinese Language Video Festival held at the Palais des Nations in Geneva on April 15,2025./CMG