The 7th China-Arab States Forum on Radio and Television Cooperation Commenced in Chongqing

Chongqing - On November 5, the 7th China-Arab States Forum on Radio and Television Cooperation commenced in Chongqing. The opening ceremony brought together 300 delegates, including representatives from broadcasting and television regulatory bodies, audio-visual media organizations, international institutions, diplomatic envoys to China, relevant enterprises, and academic think tanks from China and 16 Arab nations.

Under the theme "China-Arab Civilizational Exchange, Audio-Visual Innovation and Mutual Success," the forum featured in-depth discussions centered on two primary areas: content and technology. Participants engaged in deliberations on key topics, including "China-Arab Audio-Visual Content Cooperation in the Digital Media Era" and "Technology Empowering High-Quality Development of the Audio-Visual Industry." Dialogues specifically addressed content collaboration, technology application, and the cultivation of new business models.

Forum attendees unanimously adopted and released the "Joint Declaration of the 7th China-Arab States Forum on Radio and Television Cooperation." This document aims to further strengthen policy coordination, content sharing, technological exchange, and personnel interactions between China and the Arab states in the broadcasting and audio-visual sectors, seeking to establish a new paradigm for civilizational dialogue in our time.

The forum showcased more than 50 cooperative outcomes in the China-Arab audio-visual domain and unveiled the winners of the 4th China-Arab States Short Video Competition. A series of supporting events was also organized, including the China-Arab Audio-Visual Content and Technology Exchange Exhibition, a thematic concert celebrating China-Arab cooperation, and a media collection tour for participating journalists.

In alignment with this forum and in preparation for the 2026 China-Arab States Summit, the "Audio-Visual Silk Road: China-Arab Stories" campaign, mutual broadcast of selected high-quality audio-visual programs, will be held from September this year until June next year. The initiative will feature outstanding Arab programs such as Om El Donya (Mother of the World), Chinese productions including A Wonderful Life, Flourished Peony, and Panda's Adventure, as well as China-Arab co-produced works like When the Yangtze Meets the Nile. These selections will be showcased on mainstream media platforms in both China and Arab states, enriching the viewing experience for audiences and jointly sharing stories of China-Arab friendship and cooperation.

The 7th China-Arab States Forum on Radio and Television Cooperation was co-organized by the National Radio and Television Administration of China, the Chongqing Municipal People's Government, the Secretariat of the League of Arab States, and the Arab States Broadcasting Union.