The Belt and Road Journalists Network (hereinafter referred to as the Network) is an international platform for exchanges and cooperation among journalist organizations, jointly initiated by the All-China Journalists Association and journalist organizations in Belt and Road countries and regions. Since its establishment in 2019, the Network has consistently upheld the Silk Road Spirit of “peace and cooperation, openness and inclusiveness, mutual learning, mutual benefit and win-win results”, aiming to deepen the exchanges and cooperation with journalist organizations in Belt and Road countries and regions, and to facilitate the friendly people-to-people exchanges between different countries. Currently, the Network has connected with and served representative journalist organizations from over 110 countries and regions, covering a global community of over 1.67 million journalists.
The Network is to put in place a Presidium where major matters related to cooperation on the Network will be discussed and approved. The first presidium of the platform is composed of six journalist organizations, including the All-China Journalists Association, Journalists’ Union of Kazakhstan, Indonesian Journalists Association, Russian Union of Journalists, Union of Journalists of Buenos Aires and Nigeria Union of Journalists. The current second presidium of the platform consists of six organizations: All-China Journalists Association, Belarusian Union of Journalists, Club of Cambodian Journalists, Kenya Union of Journalists, Club Primera Plana (Mexico) and Polish Media Association. The Presidium shall have one rotating chairperson, and is tasked to convene and preside over the Presidium. The daily operations of the Network are handled by its Secretariat, which is headquartered at the All-China Journalists Association.
Main activities include: 1) Belt and Road Journalists Forum, inviting heads of journalist organizations and media representatives to discuss how to strengthen exchanges and cooperation and people-to-people communication; 2) advance the development of the “International Home of Journalists” cooperation mechanism, releasing the Join Hands to Embark on A New Journey of the Next Decade – Joint Declaration of the Belt and Road Journalist Organizations, proposing the collaborative initiative to establish a “International Home of Journalists”, which includes the design of a dedicated logo, issuance of official certification for journalist organizations, introduction of a “Media Ambassador” program, and recruitment of advisory experts and volunteers for the Home, all aimed at better pooling the strengths of the global journalism community. 3) carry out BRJN training programs, offering training for leaders of member organizations and key journalists to jointly enhance understanding of journalism concept and practice; 4) conduct thematic interviews, carefully design interview topics and travel routes, organize BRJN members to participate in interviews, and promote news exchanges among member organizations; 5) call for and exhibition of outstanding works, organizing global campaigns to solicit photo essays, micro-videos, and short videos on various themes, supplemented by both online and offline exhibitions, and encouraging journalist organizations to nominate outstanding works for exchange and display. 6) information sharing channels for discussion and understanding. Through operating its official website and maintaining a “Home of Journalists” FACEBOOK account, the Network provides information sharing channels for member organizations to facilitate journalist organizations and media professionals to understand the dynamics of the Network and the development of journalism in various countries.
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The Belt and Road Journalists Forum is one of the flagship activities of the BRJN and has been held for seven sessions since its inception in 2017. The forum consistently upholds the spirit of peace and cooperation, openness and inclusiveness, mutual learning, and mutual benefit.
Comprising two key components: field research and discussion sessions, the forum brings together journalists from around the world, fostering connections through compelling stories, valuable networking opportunities, and the latest industry insights.
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