Data Challenge Introduction

The Data Challenge is an important part of the China Visualization and Visual Analytics Conference. The competition invites researchers, developers, students, and enthusiasts to use their most effective visualization and Visual Analytics techniques/tools to accomplish data analysis as well as visualization tasks. The competition aims to evaluate the effectiveness, novelty, and artistry of their techniques and tools in solving complex problems, and promote the development and advancement of research and applications related to visualization and Visual Analytics in China.

Call for Participation

Award Winners

Track 1: Humanities Data Visual Analytics and Visualization Creative Challenge

Track 1-I: "Analyzing the City, Reading History" Visual Analytics Challenge

ChinaVis 2025 Data Visualization Competition Track 1-I received 22 submissions, after review, 15 works were selected, including 9 first, second, and third-place works, accounting for 40.9%, and 6 nominated works, with a total selection rate of 68.2%. The selected list is as follows:

1. Institution: Chongqing University Download

Team Members: Yao Yingxi, Tang Baocheng, Huang Qian, Liang Xingjing, Zeng Yuru, Wang Xinyue, Hu Haibo (Supervisor)

1. Institution: Information Engineering University Download

Team Members: Tu Zewen, Qiu Yang, Feng Zhibo, Zhang Wei, Jiang Yu, Li Shuo, Chen Xiaohui (Supervisor), Li Jing (Supervisor)

2. Institution: Xidian University Download

Team Members: Yang Wenchuan, Zhang Qing, Li Ruiyu, Li Yang, Zhi Ruiming, Dong Huaxin, Quan Yining (Supervisor), Han Xiaoyang (Supervisor)

3. Institution: Northeast Normal University Download

Team Members: Liu Xin, Yu Zhichuan, Lu Yaqiu, Li Jiaxin, Guo Xinyuan, Zhou Nan, Zhang Huijie (Supervisor), Feng Zijun (Supervisor)

4. Institution: Chongqing University Download

Team Members: Deng Yijie, Cao Lucheng, Fu Wanting, Zhu Qingyang, Chen Yan, Hu Haibo (Supervisor)

1. Institution: Sichuan University

Team Members: Xu Junchi, Zhou Yinjie, Deng Ziyi, Wang Yimeng, Yang Xinyue, Wang Qipeng, Zhu Min (Supervisor)

2. Institution: Information Engineering University

Team Members: Zhou Jiaxuan, Han Ziyao, Jia Zhongbao, Zhang Jixuan, Hou Jiaqi, Zhang Zixuan, Chen Xiaohui (Supervisor), Li Jing (Supervisor)

3. Institution: Chongqing University

Team Members: Yu Kerou, Wu Anting, Dong Xiaofei, Hua Rui, Li Siqi, Hu Haibo (Supervisor)

4. Institution: Sun Yat-sen University

Team Members: Tang Yihao, Li Junfeng, Zeng Yanchao, Mo Haodi, Zeng Haipeng (Supervisor)

1. Institution: Chongqing University

Team Members: Yu Kuai, Liu Yucheng, Lin Shiying, Chen Ziyang, Hu Haibo (Supervisor)

2. Institution: Shenzhen Technology University

Team Members: Ji Xinge, Zhang Baoxing, Chen Yuhuan, Pan Yuanhao, Yan Liang, Li Wen, Shi Minghong (Supervisor)

3. Institution: Zhejiang University of Technology

Team Members: Wang Mingcong, Wu Junyu (Supervisor)

4. Institution: Fudan University

Team Members: Zheng Tingtao, Fu Hang, Chen Jingjing, Chen Siming (Supervisor)

5. Institution: Luoyang Institute of Technology

Team Members: Jiang Hongtu, Xia Wenkai, Zhang Le, Li Tianqi, Li Zhixian (Supervisor)

6. Institution: Tianjin University

Team Members: Zhang Yizhuo, Yang Lianpeng, Liu Shengyu, Ji Junjie, Wu Huaming (Supervisor)

Track 1-II: "Reflecting on the Past, Discussing the Present" Visualization Creative Challenge

ChinaVis 2025 Data Visualization Competition Track 1-II received 45 submissions, after review, 15 works were selected, including 10 first, second, and third-place works, accounting for 22.2%, and 5 nominated works, with a total selection rate of 33.3%. The selected list is as follows:

1. Institution: Zhejiang University of Technology

Team Members: Chen Jiayi, Li Wenwen, Yang Yingping, Lei Yuxin, Feng Zhiyi, Sun Guodao (Supervisor), Chen Jiazhou (Supervisor)

1. Institution: Zhejiang University

Team Members: You Jiyu, Zhai Yuru, Wu Wange, Dai Junming, Tang Tan, Chen Xiaojiao (Supervisor)

2. Institution: Jilin Animation Institute

Team Members: Zhu Siqi, Huang Di, Liu Ziying, Yang Yilin, Chen Yilin (Supervisor)

3. Institution: Jilin Animation Institute

Team Members: Zhang Yumeng, Tu Qin, Dan Li, Liu Chang, Chen Yilin (Supervisor)

4. Institution: Jilin Animation Institute

Team Members: Wang Yitong, Lu Siyu, Chen Yilin (Supervisor)

1. Institution: Yunnan Arts University

Team Members: Zhang Yilin, Wang Zhiping, Liang Fang (Supervisor)

2. Institution: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou)

Team Members: Wang Zhenyang, Luo Yile, Yang Weikai (Supervisor), Luo Yuyu (Supervisor)

3. Institution: Jilin Animation Institute

Team Members: Wang Yuhan, Pei Linghao, Gao Xi, Chen Yilin (Supervisor)

4. Institution: Jilin Animation Institute

Team Members: Xing Bingshu, Xue Yutong, Guo Taotao, Yang Qian, Jia Hanfei, Li Wanlin, Chen Yilin (Supervisor)

5. Institution: Jilin Animation Institute

Team Members: Bi Tianshuo, Sun Xiuying, Ma Ruidian, Tian Liqun, Chen Yilin (Supervisor)

1. Institution: Jilin Animation Institute

Team Members: Wang Yue, You Wenyuan, Zhao Yang, Li Wenke, Chen Yilin (Supervisor), Tian Liqun (Supervisor)

2. Institution: Hubei Institute of Fine Arts

Team Members: Wu Rui

3. Institution: Jilin Animation Institute

Team Members: Jia Hanfei, Li Wanlin, Yang Qian, Xing Bingshu, Xue Yutong, Guo Taotao, Chen Yilin (Supervisor)

4. Institution: Jilin Animation Institute

Team Members: Zhou Jiaxin, Xi Huixin, Sun Liang, Chen Yilin (Supervisor)

5. Institution: Jilin Animation Institute

Team Members: Yuan Yingying, Chen Wanqiu, Li Jiajun, Yang Chengye, Chen Yilin (Supervisor)

Track 2: Art Visualization Competition

ChinaVis 2025 Data Visualization Competition Track 2 received 86 submissions, after review, 26 works were selected, including 9 gold, silver, and bronze medal works, accounting for 10%, 8 excellence awards, and 9 finalists, with a total selection rate of 30%. The selected list is as follows:

1. Institution: Hubei Institute of Fine Arts

Team Members: Chen Haijin, Zhang Junjie, Wu Ping (Supervisor), Chen Hui (Supervisor)

1. Institution: Hubei Institute of Fine Arts

Team Members: Wu Hongye, Wei Lizi

2. Institution: Harbin Institute of Technology

Team Members: Peng Lingyu, Ge Chang, Long Liying, Hu Xiao, Wu Jiangyue (Supervisor)

3. Institution: Tsinghua University

Team Members: Li Yifan, Xiang Fan (Supervisor)

1. Institution: Yunnan University of Economics and Management

Team Members: Huang Zhengyue, Chen Chunmei, Wang Jin, Fan Xinyuan, Duo Wenjuan (Supervisor)

2. Institution: Hubei Institute of Fine Arts

Team Members: Qu Jiafeng, Song Lijun, Liu Jiayi, Yang Zhiqian (Supervisor), Chen Hui (Supervisor)

3. Institution: Sichuan Fine Arts Institute

Team Members: Liu Xiaohan

4. Institution: Inner Mongolia Normal University

Team Members: Chen Naizheng, Li Yutong, Bai Linfu (Supervisor)

5. Institution: Inner Mongolia Normal University

Team Members: Zhang Meng, Guo Jingjing, Wu Honglei, Zhu Jiaxing (Supervisor), Li Chenlu (Supervisor)

1. Institution: Luxun Academy of Fine Arts

Team Members: Zheng Wenya, Huang Xinyi

2. Institution: Beijing Jiaotong University

Team Members: Zhang Liwen, Liu Yiqi, Liu Mingyang, Wang Yifei, Wang Zheng (Supervisor)

3. Institution: Yunnan Arts University

Team Members: Wang Zhiping, Zhang Yilin, Liang Fang (Supervisor)

4. Institution: Nanjing University of the Arts

Team Members: Xia Xue, Shi Yue (Supervisor), Li Mian (Supervisor)

5. Institution: China Academy of Art

Team Members: Chen Shangyin, Hu Xiaochen (Supervisor)

6. Institution: Luxun Academy of Fine Arts

Team Members: Zhong Pingting, Zhu Jiayu, Liu Fang (Supervisor), Wang Shujing (Supervisor)

7. Institution: Zhejiang University of Technology

Team Members: Li Yerui, Zhang Qingru, Yu Lu'an, Xu Xinguo (Supervisor)

8. Institution: Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications

Team Members: Tian Shujun, Zhang Yixin, Xi Yuning, Sheng Qing (Supervisor)

1. Institution: Xi'an International Studies University

Team Members: Wang Xingyao, Zhou Wenyu, Wang Xiuli (Supervisor)

2. Institution: Inner Mongolia Normal University

Team Members: Guo Jingjing, Zhang Meng, Chen Jiajia, Zhang Fan (Supervisor)

3. Institution: Hubei University of Economics

Team Members: Yan Anbang, Zhang Li (Supervisor)

4. Institution: Shanghai University, Soochow University

Team Members: Song Meijun, Li Jinyan

5. Institution: Beijing Jiaotong University, Shanghai University

Team Members: Luo Yongchun, Wang Rui, Ma Xuan, Tan Shu, Li Jingya (Supervisor), Li Qiansheng (Supervisor)

6. Institution: Inner Mongolia Normal University

Team Members: Ma Qiyu, Bai Linfu (Supervisor)

7. Institution: China Academy of Art

Team Members: Song Yitong, Li Jingyu, He Peilin, Feng Yuchun (Supervisor), Cheng Zhaohui (Supervisor)

8. Institution: Inner Mongolia Normal University

Team Members: Ying Jiaxin, Han Tiantian, Gao Yuanhao, Li Chenlu (Supervisor), Zhu Jiaxing (Supervisor)

9. Institution: Tsinghua University

Team Members: Gong Xinjun, Xiao Lanxi, Wu Qiong (Supervisor), Zhang Jie (Supervisor)

Organizing Committee Of Data Challenge

Huijie Zhang　Northeast Normal University

Jing Chen　Nanjing University

Junjie Zhang　Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou)

Jin Xu　Hangzhou Normal University

Previous Challenges Review

• Data Visual Analytics Challenge 2024
• Data Visual Analytics Challenge 2023
• Data Visual Analytics Challenge 2022
• Data Visual Analytics Challenge 2021
• Data Visual Analytics Challenge 2020
• Data Visual Analytics Challenge 2019

For more information, please visit the history website: http://chinavis.org/history.html