Ganzhou: 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.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the forum was held under the theme ‘Promoting Civilizations Dialogue and Global Modernization with Power of Journalists’. It provided a platform for dialogue on enhancing global media cooperation amid growing international uncertainties, as stated in a forum statement.
Participants at the event called for greater inclusiveness, mutual learning, and constructive dialogue among civilizations. They urged media organizations to build a diversified and multidimensional global network to foster mutual understanding and collaboration.
He Ping, President of the All-China Journalists Association, emphasized in his keynote address the role of journalism in promoting peace and development. He highlighted the importance of cultural prosperity and civilizational continuity through responsible reporting and bridge-building efforts.
Andrei Kryvasheyeu, Belt and Road Journalists Network Presidium Rotating Chairman and Chairman of the Belarusian Union of Journalists, stressed the importance of strengthening cooperation among global media. He highlighted the need to reduce misunderstanding and bias through objective reporting.
The forum also unveiled the ‘International Home of Journalists’ volunteer program, with journalist groups from 11 countries receiving official certification. Furthermore, eight ‘Media Envoys’ from China and abroad shared stories from their reporting experiences.
Four international media professionals shared their perspectives on civilizational dialogue during the forum, while the ‘My Marathon’ global micro video campaign announced 10 outstanding works from six countries.
Over 50 feature articles by foreign journalists were compiled in the forum’s official publication titled “First Impressions of China: Cultural Perspectives”.
To enhance international reporting, the Belt and Road Journalists’ Station was officially launched in Jiangxi, aiming to support foreign journalists working in China.
Before the forum, international guests participated in field visits to cities including Nanchang, Fuzhou, Ganzhou, Jiujiang, and Jingdezhen, offering them firsthand insights into local development. These visits included ‘Dialogue between Secretary/Mayor and Overseas Media’ sessions and parallel forums discussing topics such as civilizational dialogue and artificial intelligence.