Bangladesh’s Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon and China’s Vice Minister of Information jointly inaugurated the 5th China Media Group (CMG) conference. The event, held in Chongqing, China, was officially announced in a ministry press release on June 10, 2026. This year’s theme centers on the use of artificial intelligence in media. Around 300 senior representatives and technology experts from various countries, international organizations, and global media outlets are participating.

In his opening remarks, Minister Swapon emphasized the importance of strengthening information exchange, content sharing, and technological cooperation in the digital era. He highlighted the need for international collaboration to combat fake news and misinformation on social and digital platforms, stressing responsible journalism and effective information management for global peace and welfare. He also called for increased professional training, skill-sharing, and joint initiatives between Bangladeshi and Chinese media organizations.

Participants expressed hope that the conference would open new opportunities for global media cooperation, technology-driven information management, and cultural exchange between Bangladesh and China.