NANNING, Guangxi, June 24 (WSH) – The 2025 Overseas Chinese Media Exchange Conference and “Overseas Chinese Media in Guangxi” event was held in Nanning, Guangxi, bringing together 36 representatives from Chinese-language media across 12 countries and regions, including the United States, Italy, Japan, Canada, Laos, and the Philippines.
The event was hosted by the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Office of Overseas Chinese Affairs and the Guangxi Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese. Centered on the theme “Uniting Chinese Media to Showcase the New Look of Guangxi”, the event aimed to strengthen collaboration among overseas Chinese media and better share stories about China and Guangxi with the world.
Lin Huaiyong, Director of the Guangxi Overseas Chinese Affairs Office, encouraged the media to serve as “bridges of cultural exchange,” urging journalists to delve into local villages and traditions through features on culture and folk customs, thereby presenting the beauty of Guangxi to global audiences. He also called on media professionals to act as “messengers of opportunity,” showcasing Guangxi’s potential in regional cooperation and illustrating the province’s contribution to China’s rural revitalization. Additionally, Lin highlighted the importance of being “explorers of media innovation,” encouraging collaboration with local media through cloud-based labs and the use of multi-language livestreams, VR, and virtual anchors to enhance international communication.
Yuan Yan, Deputy Director of Washington Chinese Television, noted that overseas Chinese media have a key role in communicating Guangxi’s cultural charm and developmental progress. She emphasized a focus on intangible cultural heritage and folk narratives, using multimedia platforms to highlight the region’s balance between tradition and modernization.
Wang Tielong, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the Nordic Times in Sweden, said that his publication is committed to building bridges between Chinese and Western civilizations. Moving forward, he plans to leverage the “media + business” synergy to bring more Nordic enterprises to Guangxi and help Guangxi brands reach Scandinavian markets.
Long Min, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Korea’s Xinhua News Agency Group’s International News Service, described Chinese-language media as “builders of intercultural bridges.” He encouraged embracing full-media integration to produce high-quality content and share the dual stories of China and overseas Chinese communities. Long also advocated for innovative cultural storytelling, blending “culture + fashion,” “culture + technology,” and “culture + tourism” through formats like documentaries, animation, and virtual exhibitions to present Chinese philosophy in fresher and trendier ways abroad.
In the morning, delegates visited the Guangxi International Communication Center and the Dream Realm AI Exhibition Center, gaining firsthand insight into Guangxi’s innovations in international outreach and technology integration.
Over the next three days, the overseas Chinese media delegation will visit Wuzhou City to explore its vibrant economy and rich cultural heritage, continuing their mission to tell compelling stories of China and Guangxi to the world.
(Report by Lin TAO | Photograph by Guanyan CHEN)
