Over 300 media pros, academics, and entrepreneurs from 26 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) countries and regions gathered in Urumqi, China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, this week for the 2025 SCO Media Cooperation Forum. The event buzzed with ideas to supercharge cross-border storytelling and cultural ties. 🚀
Digital Storytelling & Youth Exchanges
Delegates launched a new digital initiative to amplify regional voices through social media and streaming platforms. Think TikTok meets global diplomacy! A youth cultural exchange program also debuted, aiming to connect Gen Z creators across SCO nations through art, tech, and grassroots projects. 🎨💻
Fact-Based Journalism Takes Center Stage
Participants pledged to spotlight 'real-world' SCO collaborations, like infrastructure projects and tech partnerships. 'Balanced reporting isn't just a goal—it's our toolkit for stability,' said one speaker, highlighting the forum's focus on combating misinformation. 📈🌍
The forum also released a first-of-its-kind public opinion survey, revealing strong regional support for SCO's evolving role since its 2001 founding. With plans to adapt to AI and metaverse trends, this media alliance is betting big on the future. 🔮
