Chongqing: The 7th China-Arab States Broadcasting and Television Cooperation Forum is set to take place in Chongqing from November 4 to 6, 2025. The event will operate under the theme 'Mutual Learning Between Chinese and Arab Civilisations, Shared Success in Audiovisual Innovation.'
According to Emirates News Agency, the forum is jointly organised by the National Radio and Television Administration of China, the Chongqing Municipal People's Government, the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States, and the Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU). Ahmed Rashid Khattabi, Assistant Secretary-General and Head of the Media and Communication Sector at the League of Arab States, stated that the three-day forum represents a collective commitment to enhancing cooperation in the field of audio-visual media. It aims to explore new avenues for leveraging technology in the development of the media industry and in promoting a culture of peace and civilizational understanding between the Arab and Chinese regions.
The China-Arab States Broadcasting and Television Cooperation Forum, initiated in 2011, has become a vital platform for audiovisual exchange and collaboration between China and the Arab world. Over the last decade, it has facilitated more than 50 cooperation agreements and numerous joint projects, strengthening partnerships between Chinese and Arab media organizations and contributing to the broader China-Arab strategic relationship.
This year's gathering will include representatives from Arab broadcasting authorities, prominent media organisations, international institutions, and officials from Chinese ministries, regional media sectors, audiovisual enterprises, and academic institutions. The forum will feature in-depth exchanges on content creation, technological innovation, and new business models in the digital era. Topics of discussion will include enhancing creative storytelling, applying artificial intelligence in media production, and fostering development through technology and innovation.
In addition to the main forum, a series of activities will aim to further cooperation and understanding. The China-Arab Audiovisual Content and Technology Exhibition will showcase leading media organisations and enterprises from both regions, highlighting high-quality audiovisual works and advanced broadcasting technologies. The forum will also announce several tangible outcomes, such as the Joint Declaration of the 7th Forum, along with new cooperative projects in program co-production, technological collaboration, and talent exchange.