On October 27, 2022, Gabon 24, a major media of Gabon, reported the Seminar on Talents of the Radio and Television of African Countries, held by the Academy for International Business Officials (AIBO), MOFCOM, and had an online interview with Liu Rutao, Vice President of AIBO.
The seminar was held online by AIBO from October 12 to 25, with 72 participants from media, radio and TV sectors from 6 African countries, including Gabon, Mali, Mauritius, Senegal, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Madagascar. Through more than 20 lectures, discussion sessions and cultural activities, the seminar comprehensively introduced China’s development in radio and television sectors. Experts shared China’s experience and had thorough discussions on traditional television and radio digitalization and strengthening China-Africa cooperation with participants.
At the end of the seminar, the seminar was covered 12 times by various media in the 6 African countries mentioned above and gained a widespread response. In addition to Gabon 24, the following media reports were published on La Vie Sénégalaise, La Télé en Exclusivité Scoop and Forum des AS.
Report Published on Forum des AS: “La Chine organise un séminaire sur les talents de la radio et de la télévision en ligne du 12 au 25 octobre”
Report Published on La Télé en Exclusivité Scoop: “Chine: Des Journalistes Outillés Pour Une Meilleure Connaissance De L’empire Du Milieu…”
The reports above introduced the basic information of the seminar from different perspectives. Fouty, journalist from Gabon 24, said: “This seminar shows the goodwill that China wants to help Africa for a better development through experience exchanges.” Kemo, journalist from La Télé en Exclusivité Scoop, said: “The seminar is highly related to our work and personal experiences. Experts know the development of Africa pretty well and are brilliant, enthusiastic and energetic. Lectures are quite interesting. Our discussions are fruitful.” Salimata, presenter from the Office of Radio and Television of Mali, said: “This seminar serves as a gateway to China for African radio and television talents. China, as a major country, sets an example for various countries. I’m convinced that Chinese history, experience, its contribution to the world and the development of China’s media sector that we learned here will contribute a lot to journalism’s development.”
