CICG magazine People's China celebrates 70th anniversary

China International Communications Group (CICG) held a symposium in Beijing on June 21 to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of People's China, a Japanese-language magazine aimed at facilitating exchanges between China and Japan.

Gao Anming, vice president of China International Communications Group (CICG), speaks at a symposium in Beijing, June 21, 2023. [Photo/CICG]

CICG Vice President Gao Anming attended the event and delivered a speech. 

Gao spoke highly of the magazine's efforts in presenting compelling stories about China to Japan. Over the last seven decades, People's China has devoted itself to presenting a true image of China to Japan, worked together with friendly partners to consolidate friendship between the two countries, and played an irreplaceable role in promoting bilateral relations, he said. 

On how to better carry out communication with Japan, Gao said he expected the magazine to remain committed to promoting sound China-Japan relations, further leverage the resource sharing mechanism, explore new ways to further build the magazine's brand image, and cultivate new talent.

Cheng Yonghua, a former Chinese ambassador to Japan and the current executive vice president of the China-Japan Friendship Association, speaks at a symposium in Beijing, June 21, 2023. [Photo/CICG]

Cheng Yonghua, a former Chinese ambassador to Japan and the current executive vice president of the China-Japan Friendship Association, also attended the event. He encouraged People's China to focus on the lives of Chinese people, and present a real and comprehensive image of China to the Japanese people.

During the discussion section of the event, eight former and current employees of People's China shared their personal stories about the magazine and offered insights into further exchanges between China and Japan.

Over the past seven decades, People's China has published a total of 840 issues, focusing on the hot topics of the two countries and presenting a true and vivid image of China to Japan.