China, ROK hold media dialogue

A high-level dialogue between media from China and the Republic of Korea (ROK) was held on Tuesday, centering on new cooperation opportunities and the future of bilateral relations.

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the ROK, and this media dialogue was the 14th edition of the event.

During the dialogue, executives of more than 20 mainstream media outlets as well as experts in relevant fields from China and the ROK exchanged views on topics such as cooperation in emerging industries, stimulation of new growth drivers, and the role of media in promoting bilateral relations.

Addressing the event, Sun Yeli, deputy head of the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said he hopes that the media of the two countries would strengthen exchange and cooperation, grasp the mainstream and right direction of bilateral relations, and focus on important issues of common concern.

Sun Yeli, deputy head of the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, delivers a speech at the 14th China-ROK Media High-level Dialogue in Beijing on Nov. 22, 2022. [Photo/CICG]

Sun said he expects media of the two countries to tell stories about the two countries gaining mutual trust and benefits, spread rational voices, and build broad consensus for the friendly development of bilateral relations.

Jeon Byung-geuk, first vice minister of culture, sports, and tourism of the ROK, said he also hopes that the media of the two countries would deliver the right messages, enhance mutual understanding, and boost friendly bilateral relations.

Jeon Byung-geuk, first vice minister of culture, sports, and tourism of the Republic of Korea (ROK), delivers a speech at the 14th China-ROK Media High-level Dialogue on Nov. 22, 2022. [Photo/CICG]

Du Zhanyuan, president of China International Communications Group (CICG), encouraged the media in both China and the ROK to leverage the profound history and culture of the two countries, promote mutual learning and exchange on a deeper level, and chart a brighter future for people-to-people ties.

Du Zhanyuan, president of China International Communications Group (CICG), delivers a speech at the 14th China-ROK Media High-level Dialogue in Beijing on Nov. 22, 2022. [Photo/CICG]

During the dialogue, media representatives of the two countries also shared their expectations for the media to enhance multi-dimensional exchanges and communication between the two sides, especially their young people.

Established in 2009, the dialogue is aimed at boosting mutual trust and cooperation between media of China and the ROK. Since then, the two sides have been taking turns in hosting the annual event.