Share your stories with EyeShenzhen

Got something to share about Shenzhen or your field of expertise? We're offering a chance! Our UGC Creators column, which features freelance content contributed by expat readers, is seeking submissions. Scroll down to learn more!

Who may submit

Expats who has ever had an experience with living in or visiting Shenzhen are all welcomed to contribute to the column.

What to submit 

EyeShenzhen is looking for content in two categories:

1. Content related to everything about Shenzhen. This can be your feelings after watching a beautiful sunrise or admiring blooming flowers on the roadside, or your thoughts about the city’s people, services or industries, or somewhere in between;

2. Insights into topics such as technology, innovation, urban development, culture, social life, or trending topics, preferably with some discussions on Shenzhen.  

Article, photo and video submissions are all welcomed. Submissions in English and Chinese will both be accepted. The preferred length for article submissions is between 500 and 1,000 English words or Chinese characters, but longer articles will also be accepted.   

Where the works will be published

Selected works will be published in one or more of the following platforms: 

*EyeShenzhen website (Click to meet our content contributors)

*EyeShenzhen official WeChat account

*Shenzhen Daily newspaper

Outstanding contributions will also have opportunities to appear in other media platforms, and outstanding contributors may be invited to pen a column in one or more of the above-mentioned platforms. 

Rewards

Contributors whose works get published will receive payment and a small gift from EyeShenzhen. 

How to submit

All works shall be submitted to eyeshenzhen@126.com. In addition to your article(s), photos(s) and/or video(s), please also include in the email: 

1. Your contact information, including phone number and WeChat account;

2. A brief introduction to yourself (including your full name, nationality, and a short self-description) as well as a photo of you.

Looking forward to your contributions!