Cambodia Shares Three Strategic Priorities for Strengthening ASEAN-China Media Cooperation
Cambodia Shares Three Strategic Priorities for Strengthening ASEAN-China Media Cooperation
Shenyang, China – Cambodia on Tuesday outlined three strategic priorities to strengthen ASEAN-China media cooperation, focusing on information integrity, digital capacity-building and people-centered storytelling as the region navigates rapid technological change and growing cross-border information challenges.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2026 ASEAN-China Media Cooperation Forum in Shenyang, Liaoning province, Prak Thaveak Amida, Undersecretary of State at Cambodia’s Ministry of Information, said closer collaboration between ASEAN and Chinese media institutions is needed to address emerging challenges while deepening mutual understanding.
The forum, held under the theme “Media Convergence for Shared Growth: Opening a New Chapter in ASEAN-China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership,” was attended by government officials, media representatives, communication experts and scholars from ASEAN member states and China.
Thaveak Amida, who represented Minister of Information Neth Pheaktra, said the event comes at a significant milestone as ASEAN and China mark the fifth anniversary of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and the 35th anniversary of ASEAN-China Dialogue Relations.
He said media cooperation has become an important component of the broader partnership, helping to promote cultural exchanges, public awareness and mutual understanding among people across the region.
Addressing delegates, Thaveak Amida said Cambodia sees three key priorities for future ASEAN-China media cooperation.
“First, we should strengthen information integrity and practical cooperation in fact-checking,” he said.
He noted that public trust remains one of the most valuable foundations of a healthy information ecosystem and called for stronger regional mechanisms to share experiences, exchange early warnings on harmful misinformation and coordinate responses to cross-border falsehoods.
“Second, we should promote inclusive capacity-building for the digital era,” he said.
Thaveak Amida said media professionals increasingly require skills in areas such as data journalism, the ethical use of artificial intelligence, audience analysis, digital safety and cybersecurity awareness.
He added that Cambodia supports inclusive ASEAN-China training and exchange programs that help journalists, editors, spokespersons and digital communicators adapt to the rapidly evolving media environment.
“Third, we should promote human-centered and constructive narratives,” he said.
According to the head of the Cambodian delegation, media organizations should continue highlighting the everyday benefits of ASEAN-China cooperation in areas including culture, education, tourism, green innovation, trade and people-to-people exchanges.
– Khmer Times-
