Bishkek, Sept. 19, 2025. /Kabar/. Twenty-three young media leaders from 15 countries, including Kyrgyzstan, convened in Beijing on Tuesday to discuss the transformation of traditional media and international cooperation among political parties.
The event, themed “Converging Global Wisdom, Uniting Youth Momentum: Traditional Media Transformation and International Media Cooperation Among Political Parties,” was co-hosted by the Bureau of Public Information and Communication of the International Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Contemporary World Press.
Participants included representatives from Xinhua News Agency, Renmin University of China, and China News Weekly, who engaged in in-depth discussions on how traditional media can adapt through digital innovation and cross-border collaboration.
In his opening remarks, Li Shuangwu, president and editor-in-chief of Contemporary World Press, stressed the importance of uniting young people to drive media integration and innovation. He urged global media organizations to create open, equal, and mutually beneficial platforms for dialogue.
Liu Gang, president of the Xinhua News Agency Research Institute, emphasized the need for closer collaboration between media and think tanks in the Global South to foster cultural growth, youth confidence, and a more equal and diverse international communication order.
Sengthong Phasavath, deputy director-general of the Lao News Agency, noted that while digital transformation poses challenges, it also presents opportunities for revitalizing traditional media. He underlined the importance of cooperation based on shared values, including content sharing, joint talent development, and network building.
The meeting participants noted the necessity of the use of youth innovations in intercultural communication and the strengthening of the role of political parties and state media in shaping public opinion and serving society.