Int'l media leaders share insights on boosting influence of Global South

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Int'l media leaders share insights on boosting influence of Global South

2024-12-06 03:16 Last Updated At：16:07

Senior executives from international broadcasting associations and mainstream media professionals shared their insights on how to boost the influence of the Global South during the 12th Global Video Media Forum (VMF) held in east China's Fujian Province on Tuesday and Wednesday.

The two-day VMF event gathered around 200 representatives from mainstream media outlets and international organizations from more than 60 countries and regions in the coastal city of Quanzhou, known as an historic trading port and UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The forum saw the release of the Joint Initiative for Media Dialogue and Cooperation of the Global South, which aims to build a Global South narrative system and amplify the voices of its media, and foster mutual learning and exchanges to drive the shared prosperity of Global South civilizations.

At a special dialogue session on Tuesday afternoon, media leaders from various countries and organizations put forward their perspectives on how to better tell the stories of the Global South.

Ahmed Nadeem, Secretary-General of the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union, said that Global South media outlets should develop creative ways of delivering content so as to showcase their diverse cultures.

Juan Carlos Isaza, Managing Director of the Latin American Information Alliance, said his association stands ready to expand cooperation and share its news resources with more global partners.

Also attending was Ian Phillips, Director of the News and Media Division under the United Nations Department of Global Communications, who said the media need to invest more in the Global South, and called for a "rebalancing" in the world, urging developed countries to provide more support to the Global South on key issues like climate.

Neville Choi, a representative of the Pacific Islands News Association, pointed to the emergence of new technologies such as artificial intelligence but said countries in the Global South should always look to promote their cultural heritage.

Meanwhile, Gregoire Ndjaka, CEO of the African Union of Broadcasting, said the media should play a bigger role in filling the knowledge gap between people from different backgrounds.

Abdelrahim Suleiman, Director General of the Arab States Broadcasting Union, said greater media cooperation across the Global South is an opportunity to connect the Arab world and bring all developing countries together for common development.

Hosted by CCTV Video News Agency (CCTV+) under the theme "Intelligence Without Frontiers, Vision Beyond The Horizon -- Media's Role in Communication and Cultural Exchange," the forum also saw in-depth discussions on the application and governance of artificial intelligence technologies in the media sector.

Launched by CCTV+ in 2011, the VMF has grown into a premier platform for media professionals from around the world to discuss the latest trends in video content communication and innovation, and aims to foster greater interaction and collaboration between domestic and international media.

Contemporary Chinese art expo held in Hungary helps cultivate ties between east and west

2024-12-26 17:18 Last Updated At：17:37

A contemporary Chinese art exhibition has been held at the Hungarian National Museum in Budapest, playing a vibrant role in fostering cultural ties between the East and the West. The exhibits, including brush paintings and sculptures on mountains, rivers, plants, blend traditional brushwork with Western influences, creating a serene, meditative atmosphere.

The artists' deep connection with the natural world is a window that the "Chinese Xieyi exhibition'' at the Hungarian National Museum presents to the public to explore Chinese philosophy, according to Tunde FegyvAri-Komori, curator of the Hungarian National Museum.

"This exhibition is a collection of 58 artworks, including four sculptures from 58 different artists, from the National Art Museum of China's collection. And they represent modern and contemporary artworks, partly reflecting back to the traditional Chinese painting and Chinese art, and partly reflecting to Western influences in art, which mostly started arriving in China after the 1970s and the 80s," said FegyvAri-Komori.

Much of the exhibition showcases traditional Chinese brushwork, where delicate strokes create intricate designs and meanings that express deep philosophical meanings, allowing viewers to experience the world from their perspective.

"The Chinese curators constructed the exhibition around these three topics and these three main aspects to approach Xieyi itself. The first one is called 'yi', which translates as meaning. This focuses on the essence of the topic. The second one is form, which in Chinese is 'xing,' and it's quite similar to meaning, but from a different approach. They are focusing on the form itself that they see, but they are not aiming at mirroring reality. The third one is called 'interest,' or in Chinese called 'qu.' And in this last part, I would say that it's a combination of the first two," said FegyvAri-Komori.

One standout piece is a sculpture that blends mythology and modern art, depicting Lao Tzu departing from the Qin Empire (221 BC to 207 BC), carrying the wisdom that shaped Taoist thought with him. The ox-head panther he rides symbolizes mysticism and the spiritual journey, adding another mythical dimension to the work.

"It expresses Xieyi very well, but at the same time, it also expresses a little bit of Western modern art, abstract art," said FegyvAri-Komori.

For many visitors, the exhibition is a chance to experience the dynamic evolution of Chinese art.

"My father had several books about Chinese art, about porcelains, ceramics, and paintings. It always struck me how different it is from our European tradition. There's a subtlety and sensitivity in it. The way they express emotions feels so unique and profound," said Daniel, a visitor.

The exhibition, part of celebrations of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Hungary and China, celebrates cultural exchange and shared appreciation for art and culture.