Asia-Pacific Media Forum held in Shenzhen to discuss regional cooperation

The Asia-Pacific Media Forum (APMF) was recently held in Shenzhen, Guangdong, under the theme ‘Jointly Building a Prosperous Road to an Asia-Pacific Community: Media Consensus and Action.’ As part of the APEC ‘China Year’ series, the event brought together over 400 representatives from more than 40 countries and regions, including UN agencies, international organizations, think tanks, and government departments.

Participants discussed deepening media cooperation and fostering regional prosperity through openness and connectivity. Key topics included bridging the regional technology gap, establishing a fair and reasonable global AI system, and leveraging technological innovation within the media sector. The forum also featured a Science and Technology Innovation Achievements Exhibition focusing on digital transformation.

Significant outcomes from the forum included the release of the ‘Shenzhen Consensus of the Asia-Pacific Media Forum,’ the establishment of the Asia-Pacific Media Partnership Organizing Committee, and the publication of the ‘Asia-Pacific Communication Index’ report.