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The World Media Summit hosted by Xinhua News Agency opens at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, on Oct. 9, 2009. (Xinhua/Wang Jianhua)
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BEIJING, Oct. 9 (Xinhua) -- About 300 representatives from more than 170 media outlets from around the globe gathered in Beijing Friday to discuss the seismic shifts and challenges in the industry at the World Media Summit (WMS).
The opening ceremony of the summit was held at the Great Hall of the People in central Beijing, and Chinese President Hu Jintao delivered a keynote speech.
The World Media Summit, launched by Xinhua and eight other world media organizations, attracted leading wire services, radio and television broadcasters, newspapers and magazines, and on-line media from around the world.
Under the theme of "Cooperation, Action, Win-Win and Development," the summit is in an effort to help global media explore ways of survival, said Li Congjun, President of Xinhua News Agency.
Ahead of the WMS, editor-in-chief of Reuters David Schlesinger told Xinhua that traditional media organizations are under mounting pressure to reform their business models to adapt to the changing reading or viewing habits of their audience.
Associated Press President and CEO Thomas Curley said the biggest challenge is that traditional consumers, such as the readers and viewers, are now able to publish or produce their own material.
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Chinese President Hu Jintao (7th L) poses for a group photo with co-chairpersons of the World Media Summit prior to the summit's opening ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, on Oct. 9, 2009. The two-day summit, hosted by Xinhua News Agency, opened here Friday morning. (Xinhua/Li Xueren)
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Chinese president addresses World Media Summit
BEIJING, Oct. 9 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Hu Jintao addressed the World Media Summit which opened Friday in Beijing.
About 300 representatives from more than 170 media outlets from around the world attended the summit at the Great Hall of the People. Full story
Xinhua president stresses media's social responsibility amid challenges
BEIJING, Oct. 9 (Xinhua) -- The world's media must always adhere to their social responsibility and the role in improving public welfare despite challenges from the financial crisis and information technologies, president of Xinhua News Agency Li Congjun said Friday. Full story
Quotable Quotes: Media heavyweights comment on World Media Summit
BEIJING, Oct. 8 (Xinhua) -- Media gurus and heavyweights from around the world have gathered to offer their thoughts and theories at the World Media Summit, to help sharpen the insight of mass communication practitioners the world over.
The following are some comments by media leaders on the topics that are going to be discussed at the summit which is held in Bejing on Oct. 8-10, including on how the media industry should maneuver to meet and make use of the advent and advancement of the digital era. Full story
World media leaders gather to address challenges in new era
BEIJING, Oct. 8 (Xinhua) -- In an unprecedented gathering, leaders of media organizations across the world are meeting in Beijing this weekend to discuss the seismic shifts and challenges in the industry.
Ahead of the World Media Summit (WMS), editor-in-chief of Reuters David Schlesinger told Xinhua that traditional media organizations are under mounting pressure to reform their business models to adapt to the changing reading or viewing habits of their audience. Full story
China's Xinhua president: media organizations to tap opportunities through co-op
BEIJING, Oct. 8 (Xinhua) -- China's Xinhua president Li Congjun said here Thursday it is the trend for media organizations to tap opportunities through cooperation in order to expand development.
Li made the remarks when meeting with BBC Global News Director Richard Sambrook who is in Beijing for the media event scheduled on Oct. 8-10. Full story
Special Report: World Media Summit
