Confirm eligibility and track
Check the student's year group or curriculum, then choose the track that matches the work. Materials and AI boundaries differ by track.
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ENTRY GUIDE · 2026/2027
How to enter China Cup
The official entry path for students, families and schools. Confirm eligibility and choose a track, complete registration in the official portal, then submit preliminary materials that meet the selected track requirements.
2026/2027 edition
ANSWER FIRST
Direct answer
Eligible secondary-school students worldwide may enter through the official registration portal. Registration closes at 23:59 on 15 December 2026 and preliminary works are due at 23:59 on 31 December 2026, both in China Standard Time (UTC+8). The website explains the process; registration, payment, upload and status checks remain in the portal.
- ELIGIBILITY
- Who may enterStudents in Grade 8-12, Year 9-13, Foundation Year or an equivalent secondary-school stage. Special curricula may be reviewed by the Organising Committee.
- REGISTRATION
- Registration deadline23:59 on 15 December 2026, China Standard Time (UTC+8).
- SUBMISSION
- Work deadline23:59 on 31 December 2026, China Standard Time (UTC+8).
- FEE
- Individual preliminary feeRMB 750 per participant per track. Group entries are calculated in the portal.
FOUR STEPS
Complete entry in four steps
Plan registration and work submission separately. Filling in details is not the same as completing the full entry process.
Open the official portal
Complete the fields currently requested by the portal and select a track. Live fields, payment methods and group calculations in the portal take precedence.
Prepare and submit the work
Prepare the statement, visual development and required files for the selected track, then upload them before 23:59 on 31 December 2026.
Check status and notices
Use the status shown in the portal and follow Organising Committee notices. The exact date and venue of the 2027 final have not been announced.
CHOOSE A TRACK
Choose the right track
Each track leads to a different creative outcome. Open the full preliminary, final and AI-use requirements.
TRACK 01
Fashion Design
For students developing a complete clothing proposal through theme, cultural research, materials and fashion form.
View track requirements ↗TRACK 02Fashion Illustration
For students communicating a fashion theme through a three-work illustration series, visual narrative and character styling.
View track requirements ↗TRACK 03Fashion Accessories
For students developing an accessories proposal through structure, materials, ways of wearing and context.
View track requirements ↗TRACK 04Digital Character & Virtual Fashion Design
For students creating an original digital character, clothing system, story and motion or scenario-based presentation.
View track requirements ↗BEFORE YOU SUBMIT
Entry and submission checks
Use these checks to reduce omissions. If this page differs from the live charter or portal, the latter sources take precedence.
Eligibility
Confirm that the entrant is at an eligible secondary-school stage. Ask the Organising Committee about a special curriculum.
Track
Match the work to the track and read that track's preliminary, final and AI-use rules.
Time zone
Every deadline uses UTC+8. Allow time to reopen files and complete the network upload.
Portal status
Only the current portal status confirms whether registration, payment, upload and submission are complete.
OFFICIAL SOURCES
Source and scope
This page summarises the official charter and registration information for the 2026/2027 edition. Live dates, fees, fields, specifications and Organising Committee notices in the official charter and registration portal take precedence.
OFFICIAL Q&A
Entry questions
01Where do I enter the 2026/2027 China Cup?+
Use https://register.globaldesignhub.cn/ for registration, payment, work upload and status checks. The official website explains the competition but does not replace the portal.
02Which school years are eligible?+
Students worldwide in Grade 8-12, Year 9-13, Foundation Year or an equivalent secondary-school stage may enter. Special curricula may be reviewed by the Organising Committee.
03Do registration and work submission close at the same time?+
No. Registration closes at 23:59 on 15 December 2026. Preliminary works are due at 23:59 on 31 December 2026. Both use China Standard Time (UTC+8).
04What is the individual preliminary entry fee?+
The fee is RMB 750 per participant per track. School or institution group entries are calculated in the official portal.
05Are the exact date and venue of the 2027 final confirmed?+
The final is currently planned for March 2027 during a Shanghai Fashion Week-related programme. The confirmed date, time and venue will be announced by the Organising Committee on the official website and through official notices.
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