22-07-2025
Global Media Leaders Unite In Jiangxi For 2025 Belt And Road Journalists Forum
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- The 2025 Belt and Road Journalists Forum was held on July 19 in Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province, bringing together nearly 100 media leaders and representatives from over 50 countries and regions.
Held under the theme 'Promoting Civilizations Dialogue and Global Modernization with Power of Journalists', the forum provided a platform for dialogue on enhancing global media cooperation amid growing international uncertainties, according to a statement.
Participants called for greater inclusiveness, mutual learning and constructive dialogue among civilisations, urging media organisations to build a diversified and multidimensional global network that fosters mutual understanding and collaboration.
All-China Journalists Association President, He Ping, in his keynote address, stressed the role of journalism in promoting peace and development, cultural prosperity and civilisational continuity through responsible reporting and bridge-building efforts.
Meanwhile, Belt and Road Journalists Network Presidium Rotating Chairman who is also Belarusian Union of Journalists Chairman, Andrei Kryvasheyeu underlined the importance of strengthening cooperation among global media to reduce misunderstanding and bias through objective reporting.
The forum also launched the 'International Home of Journalists' volunteer programme, with journalist groups from 11 countries receiving official certification. Additionally, eight 'Media Envoys' from China and abroad shared stories from their reporting experiences.
Four international media professionals contributed perspectives on civilisational dialogue, while the 'My Marathon' global micro video campaign announced 10 outstanding works from six countries.
Over 50 feature articles by foreign journalists were included in the forum's official publication titled First Impressions of China: Cultural Perspectives.
In a bid to enhance international reporting, the Belt and Road Journalists' Station was officially launched in Jiangxi, aiming to support foreign journalists working in China.
