KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 — The Asia-Pacific Media Forum in Shenzhen has brought together more than 400 representatives from over 220 media organisations, think tanks, government bodies, diplomatic missions, United Nations (UN) agencies and international organisations from 42 countries and regions.
Themed “Building a Path to Shared Prosperity for the Asia-Pacific Community: Media Consensus and Action”, the forum focused on strengthening regional media cooperation ahead of the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting, which China is scheduled to host later this year.
The event resulted in several new cooperation mechanisms, including the establishment of the Asia-Pacific Media Partnership Organizing Committee and the signing and exchange of media cooperation documents.
It also saw the launch of the “Gather in Shenzhen, Create a Better Asia-Pacific” Media Cooperation Initiative, which focuses on technology sharing, joint content production and professional training, as well as the release of the Shenzhen Consensus, according to a statement.
Under the technology pillar, Shenzhen plans to establish the Asia-Pacific Digital & Smart Media Intelligence Shenzhen Center to promote exchanges in digital media technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) and the OpenHarmony ecosystem.
For content collaboration, the forum launched the “Witness Miracles, Seek Solutions” programme, which invites media organisations from across the region to jointly develop and broadcast reporting projects using Shenzhen as one area of focus.
The initiative also includes a Training Base for Asia-Pacific Youth Media Professionals, which is expected to host media professionals, particularly those under 45, for study visits, exchanges and training programmes.
The Shenzhen Consensus calls for greater regional cooperation in areas including digital transformation, AI, green development, media exchange and multilateral trade, while encouraging greater dialogue and mutual understanding across the Asia-Pacific.
