{"id":236930,"date":"2019-11-08T23:22:11","date_gmt":"2019-11-09T04:22:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=236930"},"modified":"2019-11-08T23:22:11","modified_gmt":"2019-11-09T04:22:11","slug":"ph-china-seek-stronger-media-ties-pcoo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2019\/11\/08\/ph-china-seek-stronger-media-ties-pcoo\/","title":{"rendered":"PH, China seek stronger media ties: PCOO"},"content":{"rendered":"
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During the courtesy call, Andanar expressed hope that the good ties between the two nations\u2019 state-owned media outfits will be sustained, even though Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Ambassador Zhao Jianhua left Manila for a new assignment. (File Photo<\/a>: Martin Andanar\/Facebook<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

MANILA<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Amid improving relations between the Philippines and China, the two countries have agreed to further enhance cooperation in the media sector, Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Martin Andanar said on Thursday.<\/p>\n

The commitment was made after China Media Group (CMG) editorial board member Huang Chuanfang paid a visit to Andanar at the Philippine Information Agency headquarters in Quezon City on Thursday.<\/p>\n

CMG is a state media conglomerate unifying government-owned China Central Television (CCTV), China National Radio (CNR) and China Radio International (CRI). China Global Television Network (CGTN), a multi-language channel launched by CCTV, is also included in the merger.<\/p>\n

During the courtesy call, Andanar expressed hope that the good ties between the two nations\u2019 state-owned media outfits will be sustained, even though Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Ambassador Zhao Jianhua left Manila for a new assignment.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe cooperation between the Philippine media and Chinese media escalated to levels that are unheard of,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe hope that even with the departure of Ambassador Zhao, we can maintain the same good relationship,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

The PCOO currently has multiple bilateral media and communications agreements with the Chinese government, covering commitments to pursue personnel exchanges, workshops, seminars, information exchanges, rebroadcasts, joint production, and mutual visits.<\/p>\n

Huang, meanwhile, looked forward to more exchanges in new media.<\/p>\n

\u201cBesides the news exchanges and the film cooperation, we expect to have more cooperation in the radio and new media,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe will promote cooperation between the Philippine media and Chinese media. We are looking forward to working with you,\u201d Huang added.<\/p>\n

Chinese state-owned media outlets fair reporting lauded<\/strong><\/p>\n

Andanar thanked the CMG for the fair coverage of developments in the Philippines by CCTV, CGTN, CNR, and CRI.<\/p>\n

He said the good coverage was driven by the closer ties between the two countries under President Rodrigo Duterte\u2019s watch.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are very grateful for the commitment of CMG. I experience very good coverage from CCTV, CRI, whenever I go [to] different parts of the world,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe relationships of the Philippines and China has elevated to a new level since President Duterte was elected into office,\u201d Andanar added.<\/p>\n

Huang, on the other hand, thanked the Duterte government for supporting Chinese journalists, especially when they are seeking requests for interviews, allowing them to have a \u201cdeeper\u201d understanding of issues concerning the Philippines.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe saw our reports by our journalists in the Philippines from CCTV and CRI. From their reports, which are very newsworthy, [they] show us that they have a deeper understanding,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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