On 26 November 2021, the 4th Belt and Road Broadcasting Science and Technology Development Forum was held online by the Beijing Municipal Radio and Television Bureau. Ms. Yang Peili, Deputy Director-General of Beijing Municipal Radio and Television Bureau, and international representatives from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan addressed the forum. Mr. He Fei, Deputy Director of the Information and Public Relations Division of the ASEAN-China Centre (ACC), delivered a keynote speech.

Mr. He Fei said since the establishment of dialogue relations in 1991, ASEAN-China relationship has forged ahead with remarkable achievements in various fields. Media cooperation between the two sides has witnessed continuous advancement, conducted in diversified forms at multiple levels through different channels. ACC stands ready to work with all partners to open up new prospects for ASEAN-China media cooperation, promote mutual learning among civilisations and make greater contribution to regional solidarity and progress.

Under the theme of “Strengthening Scientific and Technological Cooperation, Promoting Scientific and Technological Innovation”, the forum aims to encourage broadcasting science and technology enterprises in Beijing to carry out extensive cooperation with countries along the Silk Roads and expand their presence in the international market.