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The Star
15-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Ethiopian, Chinese media outlets vow closer ties to strengthen cultural exchange
ADDIS ABABA, May 15 (Xinhua) -- Chinese and Ethiopian media outlets have underscored the importance of deepening cooperation to enhance mutual understanding and strengthen people-to-people ties. The remarks were made during a high-level forum held Wednesday in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, under the theme "Seeing China: Fostering China-Ethiopia Media Collaboration." Jointly organized by the National Radio and Television Administration of China, Ethiopia's Government Communication Service, and the Chinese Embassy in Ethiopia, the event brought together around 200 participants, including senior Ethiopian officials, Chinese diplomats, media representatives from both countries, scholars, and African content creators. Addressing the event, Ethiopia's Minister of Government Communication Service Legesse Tulu said that as Ethiopia undergoes sweeping changes across its socio-economic landscape, the media sector must evolve in parallel, anchored in public service, professionalism, and people-centered content. "China offers valuable lessons, from its investment in media technology to the nurturing of local talent, and from the governance of the digital ecosystem to the global influence of its creative industries," said Tulu. "We are eager to learn from this experience, while also contributing Ethiopia's rich oral traditions, dramatic heritage, and youth creativity to our joint media future." Cao Shumin, director of the National Radio and Television Administration of China, said that "broadcasting, television, and online audiovisual contents are important bridges and links for promoting cultural exchanges and enhancing people-to-people connectivity." The event also marked the launch of "China Hour," featuring a curated selection of Chinese TV series, animations, documentaries, and various Chinese audiovisual contents, which will be broadcasted across several Ethiopian media platforms, including the state television.
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Tories want apology over Jo Stevens Budget tweet
The Welsh secretary should apologise for "politicising" civil servants in a post about the UK government's Budget on the Wales Office's X account, say the Conservatives. They complained to the cabinet secretary – the top civil servant at Westminster – after Jo Stevens' post said the Budget "delivered for Wales for the first time in a generation". The chief executive of the UK Government Communication Service agreed the post "could have been phrased better" and said he had spoken to the Wales Office. The Wales Office said the matter was discussed with its director to "ensure continued compliance with guidelines". Tories demand apology over Welsh secretary video Labour demand formal probe over Welsh Tory video Official resources should not be used for party political purposes, under the Civil Service Code. In her letter to the cabinet secretary, Conservative shadow secretary of state for Wales Mims Davies said: "I am sure you will agree we simply cannot have taxpayer-funded resources being misappropriated on these types of messages and your civil servants being actively political inside departments, and perhaps under pressure to message this way." She went on to ask for what was being done to investigate the secretary of state and her officials. In reply, Simon Baugh, chief executive of the Government Communication Service said: "In this particular case, while the text of the post echoed a short section of a HM Treasury press release, I acknowledge that it could have been better phrased, and I have discussed the matter with the Wales Office." In a statement following the exchange of letters Davies said: "We now need the secretary of state for Wales to step up and apologise for this conduct in politicising our impartial civil servants." This is not the first time that Conservatives have clashed with Jo Stevens over the use of social media. In October last year Davies's predecessor, Byron Davies, complained about a different social media post on the Wales Office account, which he said broke civil service code, and brought the government department into disrepute. The Wales Office said it had done "nothing improper in expressing regret about the previous administration". Earlier in the year, Stevens called for a formal investigation into the then Welsh Secretary David TC Davies and accused him of breaching rules of behaviour for ministers. She said he had recorded a video attacking plans to increase the size of the Senedd in his government office. The ministerial code says they should not generally be used for party or constituency activities. At the time a UK government source said that the video was recorded inside for security reasons. A Wales Office spokesperson said the government department "follows guidance set out by the Government Communication Service and mandatory training is undertaken on the use of social media on official government channels". "The post in question highlighted how the UK government is investing in Wales. "This matter has been discussed with the Wales Office director to ensure continued compliance with guidelines."
BBC News
06-02-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Conservatives want apology for Jo Stevens Budget tweet
The Welsh secretary should apologise for "politicising" civil servants in a post about the UK government's Budget on the Wales Office's X account, say the complained to the cabinet secretary – the top civil servant at Westminster – after Jo Stevens' post said the Budget "delivered for Wales for the first time in a generation".The chief executive of the UK Government Communication Service agreed the post "could have been phrased better" and said he had spoken to the Wales Office. The Wales Office said the matter was discussed with its director to "ensure continued compliance with guidelines". Official resources should not be used for party political purposes, under the Civil Service her letter to the cabinet secretary, Conservative shadow secretary of state for Wales Mims Davies said:"I am sure you will agree we simply cannot have taxpayer-funded resources being misappropriated on these types of messages and your civil servants being actively political inside departments, and perhaps under pressure to message this way."She went on to ask for what was being done to investigate the secretary of state and her reply, Simon Baugh, chief executive of the Government Communication Service said: "In this particular case, while the text of the post echoed a short section of a HM Treasury press release, I acknowledge that it could have been better phrased, and I have discussed the matter with the Wales Office."In a statement following the exchange of letters Davies said: "We now need the secretary of state for Wales to step up and apologise for this conduct in politicising our impartial civil servants." This is not the first time that Conservatives have clashed with Jo Stevens over the use of social October last year Davies's predecessor, Byron Davies, complained about a different social media post on the Wales Office account, which he said broke civil service code, and brought the government department into Wales Office said it had done "nothing improper in expressing regret about the previous administration".Earlier in the year, Stevens called for a formal investigation into the then Welsh Secretary David TC Davies and accused him of breaching rules of behaviour for said he had recorded a video attacking plans to increase the size of the Senedd in his government ministerial code says they should not generally be used for party or constituency the time a UK government source said that the video was recorded inside for security reasons.A Wales Office spokesperson said the government department "follows guidance set out by the Government Communication Service and mandatory training is undertaken on the use of social media on official government channels"."The post in question highlighted how the UK government is investing in Wales. "This matter has been discussed with the Wales Office director to ensure continued compliance with guidelines."
