2017年CRI China to expand media relations with Africa: senior official

 

Over 40 media delegates from China and 11 African countries have gathered at the China-Africa Media Forum¹ in Johannesburg, South Africa to explore new areas of cooperation.

CRI's Yu Yang has the story.

The Chinese and African media organizations have agreed to increase cooperation in information sharing, best practices and training to improve the dissemination² of information about Sino-Africa ties.

Guo Weimin, deputy director of the State Council Information Office, says Chinese and African media need to deepen cooperation and exchanges.

"We must continue to deepen mutual³ trust. The Chinese and the African media should report truthfully about the Sino-Africa relations. The Chinese and African media should walk hand in hand and strengthen reporting in international affairs and make our voices heard on issues of fairness and rationality," said Guo

Guo Weimin is also calling on Chinese and African media organizations to forge new areas of media cooperation.

Kevin Ritchie, regional executive editor of South Africa's Independent Media, echoes this statement.

"As media from China and South Africa, we can use this opportunity to forge bonds, to learn from one another, to discuss the shortcomings we might have and find solutions to problems that are actually common to both of us," said Ritchie.

Ritchie suggests media organizations within BRICS are duty bound to place stories about the bloc⁴ on their agenda. 

The China-Africa Media Forum was hosted by the State Council Information Office of China, and has co-organized by China's Xinhua News Agency and South Africa's Independent Media.

1 forum   

n.论坛，讨论会

参考例句：

• They're holding a forum on new ways of teaching history.他们正在举行历史教学讨论会。
• The organisation would provide a forum where problems could be discussed.这个组织将提供一个可以讨论问题的平台。

2 dissemination   

传播,宣传,传染(病毒)

参考例句：

• The dissemination of error does people great harm. 谬种流传，误人不浅。
• He was fully bent upon the dissemination of Chinese culture all over the world. 他一心致力于向全世界传播中国文化。

3 mutual   

adj.相互的，彼此的；共同的，共有的

参考例句：

• We must pull together for mutual interest.我们必须为相互的利益而通力合作。
• Mutual interests tied us together.相互的利害关系把我们联系在一起。

4 bloc   

n.集团；联盟

参考例句：

• A solid bloc of union members support the decision.工会会员团结起来支持该决定。
• There have been growing tensions within the trading bloc.贸易同盟国的关系越来越紧张。