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Malaysian Reserve
2 days ago
- Politics
- Malaysian Reserve
SCO media, think tank summit highlights Shanghai Spirit for enhanced exchange
ZHENGZHOU, China, July 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from Xinhuanet: The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Media and Think Tank Summit held its plenary session in Zhengzhou on Friday, emphasizing the importance of upholding the Shanghai Spirit and uniting the media and academia to advance exchange and cooperation within the SCO framework. The ongoing SCO Media and Think Tank Summit is taking place in the capital of central China's Henan Province, beginning on Wednesday and ending on Sunday. Themed 'Upholding the Shanghai Spirit to Build a More Beautiful Home,' the event gathered more than 400 representatives of nearly 200 media outlets, think tanks and government agencies from SCO member states, observer states and dialogue partners, as well as international and regional organizations. Addressing the plenary session, Mo Gaoyi, deputy head of the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and director of the State Council Information Office, called on all parties to actively promote the Shanghai Spirit. As the SCO Summit in Tianjin approaches, the gathering of media and think tank representatives is of great significance to building a closer SCO community with a shared future, Mo said. Fu Hua, president of Xinhua News Agency, expressed the readiness to fully leverage the advantages of media and think tanks to work with all parties in alignment with the SCO's common aspiration for joint development. By highlighting areas of shared interest and common concern, presenting a panoramic and multidimensional narrative of how SCO countries are joining forces in the new era, Xinhua aims to contribute wisdom and strength to building a closer SCO community with a shared future, he said. Peng Jinhui, vice president of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS), and Henan's Party chief Liu Ning also spoke at the event. A congratulatory letter from Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov was read out. In the letter, Japarov noted that media and think tanks play an important role in fostering trust and showcasing the spirit and culture of the SCO. He expressed confidence that the summit would further generate new ideas and initiatives aimed at promoting peace and sustainable development. The summit is being co-hosted by Xinhua, the CASS and the Henan provincial government, under the guidance of the State Council Information Office. At the summit, the SCO Media and Think Tank Summit Zhengzhou Consensus, a think tank report titled 'In Joint Stewardship of the Treasures of Human Civilization: China's Philosophy and Practice of Cultural Heritage Protection in the New Era,' and a think tank report on the research about building a community with a shared future for the SCO were released.
Cision Canada
2 days ago
- Politics
- Cision Canada
SCO media, think tank summit highlights Shanghai Spirit for enhanced exchange
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Media and Think Tank Summit held its plenary session in Zhengzhou on Friday, emphasizing the importance of upholding the Shanghai Spirit and uniting the media and academia to advance exchange and cooperation within the SCO framework. The ongoing SCO Media and Think Tank Summit is taking place in the capital of central China's Henan Province, beginning on Wednesday and ending on Sunday. Themed "Upholding the Shanghai Spirit to Build a More Beautiful Home," the event gathered more than 400 representatives of nearly 200 media outlets, think tanks and government agencies from SCO member states, observer states and dialogue partners, as well as international and regional organizations. Addressing the plenary session, Mo Gaoyi, deputy head of the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and director of the State Council Information Office, called on all parties to actively promote the Shanghai Spirit. As the SCO Summit in Tianjin approaches, the gathering of media and think tank representatives is of great significance to building a closer SCO community with a shared future, Mo said. Fu Hua, president of Xinhua News Agency, expressed the readiness to fully leverage the advantages of media and think tanks to work with all parties in alignment with the SCO's common aspiration for joint development. By highlighting areas of shared interest and common concern, presenting a panoramic and multidimensional narrative of how SCO countries are joining forces in the new era, Xinhua aims to contribute wisdom and strength to building a closer SCO community with a shared future, he said. Peng Jinhui, vice president of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS), and Henan's Party chief Liu Ning also spoke at the event. A congratulatory letter from Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov was read out. In the letter, Japarov noted that media and think tanks play an important role in fostering trust and showcasing the spirit and culture of the SCO. He expressed confidence that the summit would further generate new ideas and initiatives aimed at promoting peace and sustainable development. The summit is being co-hosted by Xinhua, the CASS and the Henan provincial government, under the guidance of the State Council Information Office. At the summit, the SCO Media and Think Tank Summit Zhengzhou Consensus, a think tank report titled "In Joint Stewardship of the Treasures of Human Civilization: China's Philosophy and Practice of Cultural Heritage Protection in the New Era," and a think tank report on the research about building a community with a shared future for the SCO were released.
Barnama
3 days ago
- Politics
- Barnama
SCO Media and Think Tank Summit Highlights Shanghai Spirit To Boost Exchange, Cooperation
The plenary session of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Media and Think Tank Summit in Zhengzhou, capital of central China's Henan Province. (Xinhua/Li Jianan) ZHENGZHOU (China), July 26 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Media and Think Tank Summit held its plenary session in Zhengzhou on Friday, emphasising the importance of upholding the Shanghai Spirit and uniting the media and academia to advance exchange and cooperation within the SCO framework. The ongoing SCO Media and Think Tank Summit is taking place in the capital of central China's Henan Province, beginning on Wednesday and ending on Sunday, Xinhua reported. Themed "Upholding the Shanghai Spirit to Build a More Beautiful Home," the event gathered more than 400 representatives of nearly 200 media outlets, think tanks, and government agencies from SCO member states, observer states, and dialogue partners, as well as international and regional organisations. bootstrap slideshow Addressing the plenary session, Mo Gaoyi, Deputy Head of the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Director of the State Council Information Office, called on all parties to actively promote the Shanghai Spirit. As the SCO Summit in Tianjin approaches, the gathering of media and think tank representatives is of great significance to building a closer SCO community with a shared future, Mo said. Fu Hua, President of Xinhua News Agency, expressed readiness to fully leverage the advantages of media and think tanks to work with all parties in alignment with the SCO's common aspiration for joint development. By highlighting areas of shared interest and common concern, and presenting a panoramic and multidimensional narrative of how SCO countries are joining forces in the new era, Xinhua aims to contribute wisdom and strength to building a closer SCO community with a shared future, he said. Peng Jinhui, Vice President of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS), and Henan's Party Chief Liu Ning also spoke at the event. A congratulatory letter from Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov was read out.
Saudi Gazette
4 days ago
- Business
- Saudi Gazette
SCO media and think tank summit builds bridges to confront shared challenges
Saudi Gazette report ZHENGZHOU — The Media and Think Tank Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) opened Friday in Zhengzhou, the capital of China's Henan province, bringing together more than 400 participants from across the SCO community and beyond to foster deeper cooperation and strategic dialogue. Representatives from nearly 200 media organizations, think tanks, and government entities — including delegates from SCO member states, observer nations, dialogue partners, and international and regional organizations — attended the high-level summit. Held under the patronage of the Information Office of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, the summit is co-organized by Xinhua News Agency, the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, and the Henan Provincial Government. During the opening ceremony, speakers underscored the critical role of media and policy institutes in addressing global and regional challenges. They emphasized the need to strengthen communication channels to promote peace, stability, and mutual understanding among SCO members. Participants highlighted the importance of building bridges through civilizational dialogue, cultural exchange, and accurate media representation—pillars that align with the SCO's core principles of justice, inclusivity, and cooperation. Throughout the summit sessions, media professionals and policy experts discussed ways to enhance the role of journalism in shaping public discourse and influencing regional decision-making. They also called for expanding partnerships between media outlets and think tanks to provide actionable policy insights and long-term strategies for shared development. The summit also showcased the expanding relevance of think tanks in analyzing global trends and helping SCO countries formulate informed and forward-looking responses to evolving challenges. On the sidelines of the summit, delegates visited key cultural and innovation sites in Zhengzhou, including the Shang Dynasty Ruins Museum, the Yutong Bus Company, and a leading AI technology firm specializing in next-generation intelligent agents. The SCO Media and Think Tank Summit concludes Saturday.
Borneo Post
5 days ago
- Business
- Borneo Post
Role of media, think tanks within SCO is of strategic importance, says expert
An aerial drone photo taken on July 19, 2025 shows the CBD in Zhengdong New District of Zhengzhou, central China's Henan Province. – Xinhua photo BISHKEK (July 24): The media and think tanks play a strategic role within the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Kanatbek Aziz, director of the Research Institute of Geopolitics and Strategy of Kyrgyzstan, told Xinhua in a recent interview. 'In a time of intensifying geopolitical turbulence… the role and responsibility of media and think tanks within the SCO framework takes on strategic dimensions – transcending information support,' Aziz said. He said that media and think tanks within the SCO framework perform a dual function. First, they serve as relays – broadcasting the Shanghai Spirit to national and international audiences and forming a coherent image of the SCO as a responsible global actor. Second, they serve as conceptual engines by generating new meanings, setting strategic directions, and providing intellectual guidance for integration processes. 'Their responsibility is institutional: not only to support political messaging, but also to substantiate it with well-reasoned analysis rooted in civilisational codes, regional specificities and the principles of justice, sovereignty, balance of interests and collective security,' the expert said. In today's fragmented information landscape, their task is not only to inform, but to generate trust, defend the SCO's narrative space from external distortion, and facilitate the emergence of a new model of multilateralism, he said. 'The synergy between media and think tanks can provide the intellectual foundation for multipolar solidarity and transform the expert-informational dimension into a strategic pillar of the SCO's regional and global role,' he said. Aziz will participate in the SCO Media and Think Tank Summit, which is held in the Chinese city of Zhengzhou, Henan province from July 23 to 27. He said the summit should be viewed not merely as a platform for exchanging opinions, but as a potential starting point for building a new systemic architecture of cooperation between the media and analytical communities of SCO member states. Amid the growing fragmentation of the global information landscape and intensifying competition over narratives, 'the creation of a common intellectual and media space within the SCO is a strategic imperative,' the expert said. The expert believes that the summit may lay the groundwork for a new model of institutional interaction – aimed at consolidating a unified discourse, coordinating strategic narratives, and integrating informational, educational and analytical tools. 'These elements – convergence, trust, multilateralism and civilisational connectivity – form the institutional basis of the SCO as a subject of the emerging global configuration,' Aziz said. – Xinhua
