Grobler appealed to members of the media to increase mutual understanding and friendship, not just for today but for future generations.

Lee Dong-geun from the Republic of Korea is the director of Kwangju Broadcasting Corporation. He suggested that China-ROK exchanges should further expand to the sectors of culture, art, science and technology, agriculture, and fishing.

"To reach this goal, people in the media sector need to work toward more exchanges and act as guides for the China and ROK governments," Lee remarked.

ZTV-World signs memorandums of understanding for broadcasting cooperation with four overseas TV stations. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]At the main forum, senior media insiders from China, Portugal, Japan, Pakistan and Namibia shared insights into media development and cooperation from different perspectives. Representatives from TV media held a discussion after the speeches. ZTV-World, the international channel of Zhejiang TV Station, signed memorandums of understanding with four overseas TV stations regarding broadcasting cooperation. 

Two groups of media staff from home and abroad will embark on a journey in Zhejiang from Oct 12 to 14, which will allow them to experience the development and achievements of the East China province.