Berlin (TDI): The 15th Media Forum China-Germany organized in Berlin from October 14 to 16, bringing together prominent media figures, journalists, scholars, and youth representatives from both countries.
The event, arranged by the leading Chinese media outlet Global Times, served as a platform for in-depth discussions on media-related challenges, as well as broader global issues.
Key topics at the forum included global security concerns, “deglobalization” and “decoupling,” the electric vehicle industry, climate change, and the role of artificial intelligence in shaping global governance.
The forum aims to foster mutual understanding and collaboration between media outlets in China and Germany, with the ultimate goal of enhancing people-to-people ties between the two nations.
In his opening address, Fan Zhengwei, Secretary of the Party Committee, President, and Editor-in-Chief of the Global Times, highlighted the importance of the event, particularly as 2024 marks the 10th anniversary of the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Germany.
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Fan reflected on the growth of the forum since its inaugural edition in Shanghai in 2010, describing it as a symbol of the deepening relationship between the two countries.
He called for both nations’ media to engage in open dialogue to cultivate a more objective understanding of each other.
The forum’s exchange sessions saw active participation from both Chinese and German representatives, with discussions marked by candid debates and emotional stories.
During talks on global security, German delegates voiced concerns about regional instability and emphasized the need for greater cooperation between the two countries in addressing such challenges.
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On the topic of tariffs imposed by the European Union on Chinese electric vehicles, participants engaged in frank discussions.
Some German representatives acknowledged the significance of the automotive sector to their economy, suggesting that competition from China’s rapidly advancing auto industry should be viewed as a motivator for Germany to bolster its own progress.
They advocated for win-win collaboration between the two countries.
The forum also received messages of support from key United Nations officials.
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Melissa Fleming, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications, and Siddharth Chatterjee, UN Resident Coordinator in China, delivered video addresses to the participants.
The Media Forum China-Germany remains a crucial event for promoting dialogue, understanding, and cooperation in an increasingly complex global landscape.
