China reaffirms cooperation with Silk Road countries
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Fanamc
Illustrative image · Eric Prouzet · Pexels · Licence PexelsChina has reaffirmed in Beijing its commitment to strengthening cooperation with partner countries of the Belt and Road Initiative, at a forum bringing together media from 16 countries, including Ethiopia. According to the Fanamc agency, discussions covered the use of artificial intelligence in content production, with China Media Group director Zhu Yannan stressing the defence of national interests.
Beijing reaffirms its commitment to strengthening cooperation with countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative, launched in 2013, at a forum on communication bringing together media representatives from 16 partner countries, including Ethiopia, reports Fana.
China Media Group president Zhu Yannan said safeguarding national interests remains a primary objective of the media, and stressed that information shared on social networks should strengthen social, economic and political ties between countries. Participants also discussed the use of artificial intelligence in producing and distributing content.
On the programme, journalists visited the Ganzhou radio and television station, the Great Wall of China, and agricultural and industrial centres. The forum is jointly organised by China Broadcasting International Economic and Technical Cooperation Co. and the Chinese Ministry of Commerce. Fana Media Corporation is taking part alongside media from 15 other partner countries.
