China hosts 7th World Media Summit
Beijing, China, hosts the 7th World Media Summit.
The prestigious international forum, held under the theme “Media in the Intelligent Age: From Consensus to Action”, has brought together nearly 500 representatives from around 330 media outlets, think tanks, government agencies and news organizations from 112 countries and regions worldwide.
The summit, jointly organized by Xinhua News Agency and the Beijing Municipal People's Government, is focusing on the future of modern journalism, the effective use of artificial intelligence technologies, ensuring the credibility of information, promoting media dialogue amid global security challenges, and strengthening cooperation among international news agencies.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Huo Xiaoguang, Vice President of Xinhua News Agency, emphasized that artificial intelligence is fundamentally transforming society, production processes, and the ways knowledge is generated.
At a session on “Developing Intelligent Media” held as part of the summit, heads of news agencies also exchanged views on changes in the modern media landscape and prospects for international cooperation.
Director General of the Uzbekistan National News Agency (UzA) Abdusaid Kuchimov delivered a speech at the summit on “Media Dialogue and Collaborative Development Amid Global Security Challenges”.
Mr. Kuchimov emphasized that the media’s responsibility is growing amid today’s complex international situation. In his view, against the backdrop of geopolitical tensions, regional conflicts, climate change, economic instability and cybersecurity threats, journalism must not only report on events but also strengthen public trust, foster mutual understanding among nations and contribute to peace.
“Information should build bridges between people, not walls”, said Mr. Kuchimov in his speech. “The media landscape should not be a place where divisions are deepened, but rather a space for listening to different perspectives, fostering mutual respect and promoting a culture of dialogue”.
The UzA Director General also spoke about the reforms being implemented in Uzbekistan under the leadership of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and the country’s foreign policy based on the principles of openness, good-neighborliness and mutually beneficial cooperation. He noted that strengthening mutual trust and regional solidarity in Central Asia shows that shared interests can advance through dialogue.
Another notable feature of the summit was the demonstration of AI-powered bionic humanoid robot presenters, as well as a research initiative focused on mobile journalism and verifying the authenticity of media content.
These technological innovations show the rapid integration of artificial intelligence into journalism while highlighting the growing importance of ensuring information reliability and strengthening editorial accountability.
Established in 2009, the World Media Summit has since become one of the key platforms for promoting professional dialogue, exchanging experience and developing mutually beneficial cooperation in the international media landscape.
The summit will run until November 9.
Utkir Alimov, UzA
