On the morning of May 19 (local time), the China-Spain Media Think Tank Dialogue Roundtable, hosted by the International Department of the All-China Journalists Association (ACJA), was successfully held in Madrid, Spain. More than 30 representatives from leading media outlets and think tanks of the two countries gathered for in-depth discussions under the theme "Media Responsibility in the AI Era: Jointly Advancing Steady and Sound China-Spain Relations".
A group photo of participants at the China-Spain Media Think Tank Dialogue Roundtable
Wu Xu, Executive Secretary of the Secretariat of ACJA, noted that the artificial intelligence is reshaping the journalism industry, bringing both unprecedented opportunities and notable challenges to media organizations. She expressed the hope that amid rapid AI development, media outlets of the two countries will uphold the principles of authenticity, objectivity, and professionalism, actively promote responsible use of technology, boost exchanges and cooperation between Chinese and Spanish media and think tanks, and jointly tell stories of China-Spain friendship. Such efforts will contribute to mutual learning between civilizations and the growth of bilateral relations.
During the roundtable discussions, participants had in-depth exchanges on the opportunities and challenges facing the media in the AI era. They agreed that the media should stay committed to facts, safeguard journalistic authenticity, and strengthen cross-sector collaboration to play an active role in deepening mutual understanding and cooperation between China and Spain.
Scenes from the China-Spain Media Think Tank Dialogue Roundtable
Scenes from the China-Spain Media Think Tank Dialogue Roundtable
A representative of the South shares experiences and insights at the meeting, based on collaboration between local media and Spanish media and think tanks
Following the event, the International Department of the ACJA signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Spanish branch of the European Federation of Journalists. The two sides will establish a closer regular cooperation mechanism to advance media exchanges and cooperation between China and Spain to a deeper and more practical level.
Wu Xu, Executive Secretary of the Secretariat of the ACJA, holds in-depth discussions with foreign counterparts after the event.
Text | Liu Ziying (intern), Zhang Xuanzhen (intern), Wei Shen, Liu Lingzhi
Photo | All-China Journalists Association
