The coastal city of Yangjiang became a media innovation hub this week as over 300 delegates from 20 countries and regions gathered for the 2025 Silk Road TV Community Summit. With the theme 'Smart Media Empowers, Maritime Silk Road Embarks Anew,' the event blends ancient trade route heritage with cutting-edge AI discussions 🤖🌊.
Global Voices Unite
China Media Group president Shen Haixiong highlighted the BRI's evolution into cultural connectivity, stating: 'From 5G broadcasts to co-produced documentaries, we're building digital bridges that outshine ancient caravan routes.' Guangdong officials invited global partners to collaborate on green media projects and cross-border storytelling.
Tech Meets Tradition
Kenya's Media Council chair Joseph Maina Mururi sparked buzz by proposing 'TikTok-style knowledge sharing' across continents. The summit launched multiple initiatives including:
🌍 Multilingual FAST TV programming
🎥 Co-produced micro-documentaries
📡 CGTN Spanish's Latin America expansion
Founded in 2016, the Silk Road TV Community now connects 149 media groups across 64 countries – proving that good stories truly have no borders ✨.
