23 Liberian Journalists Explore China’s Modules

Twenty-three Liberian journalists from print, electronic and new media, are currently in China.

The journalists are, exploring China’s communication modules for media communication capability for Liberia.

The event is held at the request of the Government of the People’s Republic of China.

The journalists are undergoing an ‘intensive’ two weeks training in Building International Communication Capacity, and Public Diplomacy in AI Age, Globalization and International Communication, Constructive Journalism for Global Development, Media Infrastructure for Governance, and Global Communication Trends in the Digital Age.

The Liberian media practitioners are being drilled in Creating Characteristics Communication Content; focusing on hotspots, and Building International Communication Capacity in the Era of Smart Media amongst other insightful topics in communication and journalism.

During the first week of the international seminar, seasoned lecturers of communication from different, but outstanding universities in China, urged participants to use communication for national growth and development.

Professor Zang Yanqiu, Director of Africa Research Center, Communication University of China, said journalists in China are trained to report constructively.

Madam Zang disclosed how the media in China identify the problem; report to the government, and work along with the government in deriving amicable solution mainly on development.

“The journalism profession should be used for the good of the community.”

Madam Zang urged participants to report in a way that represents national consciousness, and serves as a channel for national development.

Earlier, Chang Jin, Second Level Counselor, Department of International Cooperation of the National Radio and Television Administration (NRTA), presented a narrative picture of China’s advancement. Chang underscored the role of the media in developing a country.

The journalists have meanwhile, left Beijing for Anji County, Huzhou City in Zhejiang Province for communication tourism.

The seminar gathers journalists from the Daily Observer, the New Liberia Newspaper, Frontpage Africa, The News newspaper, Women’s TV Liberia and ELBC.