China-Africa media cooperation: Building skills for the AI era
The 7th Forum on China-Africa Media Cooperation in Beijing focused on how artificial intelligence and digital transformation are reshaping news production. African media leaders emphasized the need for local professionals to master AI tools to accelerate development rather than just consuming foreign technology.
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This highlights the growing geopolitical influence of China in African media infrastructure and the strategic push for digital sovereignty in developing nations.
Africa and China are deepening cooperation in the media sector as digital transformation and artificial intelligence reshape how news and content are produced.
The 7th Forum on China-Africa Media Cooperation opened in Beijing under the theme “Share Development Opportunities, Shape the Audio-Visual Future,” bringing together media leaders and professionals from across Africa and China.
For Gregoire Ndjaka , CEO and Director General of the African Union of Broadcasting, media cooperation goes beyond technology — it is also a bridge between cultures.
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