The 2025 Media Exchange Programme officially opened on Friday in Beijing, bringing together around 100 journalists from across the globe, including a representative of Tunisia’s TAP news agency.
Organised by the China International Press Communication Centre (CIPCC) and the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, the launch featured an information day outlining the goals of the four-month programme.
Participants will have the opportunity to attend major official events in China, undergo training within local media institutions, and take part in field visits to several provinces. The initiative aims to enhance technical skills, foster cultural understanding, and strengthen international media cooperation.
Yu Li, Director of the CIPCC, underlined that the programme offers journalists “broad opportunities to present a realistic image of China,” while also deepening media and cultural partnerships, particularly with institutions in the Arab world.
This year’s edition brings together journalists from five continents, including representatives from Algeria, Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait, and Tunisia, alongside colleagues from Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, and Latin America.
Organisers view the initiative as a bridge for dialogue and collaboration, contributing to stronger diplomatic ties between China and its partner countries. For many participants, the exchange offers a unique chance to experience China’s cultural diversity and document the country’s ongoing development firsthand.
Over the coming months, participating journalists will cover national events and produce on-the-ground reporting, providing international audiences with what organisers describe as a more balanced and comprehensive view of China.
TunisianMonitorOnline (Editorial Staff)
