Asia-Pacific Media Forum Opens in Shenzhen

SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 6, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- The Asia-Pacific Media Forum kicked off on Saturday in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China, with the theme of "Building a Path to Shared Prosperity for the Asia-Pacific Community: Media Consensus and Action." The event, co-hosted by the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, Xinhua News Agency, and the Guangdong provincial government, was organized by the Shenzhen municipal government.

Keynote speeches were delivered by high-ranking officials, including Li Shulei, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, and Huang Kunming, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and secretary of the CPC Guangdong Provincial Committee.

Participants underscored that this year marks the 2026 APEC "China Year," during which China will host the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting. They expressed optimism that with support from all sides, the summit will yield fruitful outcomes and elevate Asia-Pacific cooperation to new heights. The media were highlighted as crucial in driving development and cooperation in the region, emphasizing the need to share stories of openness and integration, provide comprehensive coverage of the region's progress and achievements, and foster a favorable public opinion environment for open development.

Guests also stressed the importance of the media in promoting outcomes of APEC activities, interpreting policies and measures of various economies to support scientific and technological innovation, and building regional consensus for innovative development. The call for deepening cooperation in joint reporting, technological innovation, and personnel training was echoed. Media exchanges were seen as key to enhancing mutual understanding and closer bonds among the peoples of the Asia-Pacific region.

The opening ceremony saw 16 founding organizations from China and abroad come together to form the Organizing Committee of the Asia-Pacific Media Partnership Program. More than 400 representatives from over 40 countries and regions, as well as UN agencies and international organizations, attended the event, underscoring the global significance of the forum.

The Asia-Pacific Media Forum aims to strengthen media collaboration and support the shared prosperity of the region, reflecting China's commitment to fostering a more integrated and innovative Asia-Pacific community through media engagement.