Beijing Seminar for Niger Information Officials and Journalists Continues

The third day of the seminar for Niger information officials and journalists took place on November 12, 2026, at the Guoyi Hotel in Beijing, China. The day's sessions included a conference on China's governance, modernization, and Sino-African cooperation. The conference was led by Sun Jiwen, a former Chinese ambassador to Gabon. The seminar aims to strengthen friendship and cooperation between China and developing countries, including Niger.

During his presentation, Sun Jiwen discussed China's unification in 221 BC under Emperor Qin Shihuang. He highlighted the standardization of the Chinese character and the construction of the Great Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The wall stretches over 5,500 kilometers and stands 14 meters high. The seminar also covered the modernization of China and its exchanges with Africa.

Professor Zhao Yongshen from the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing presented on the theoretical framework of Sino-African exchanges and case studies on African practices. The seminar, organized by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, brings together around 20 Nigerien information officials and journalists. Three journalists from the Nigerien Press Agency (ANP) are in attendance.

The seminar's primary goal is to promote cooperation in media and other areas, contributing to the development of human resources, economy, and society in developing countries. The event will last for three weeks. Participants engage in intensive exchange sessions, focusing on topics such as international communication through short videos and Sino-African economic cooperation.

The seminar's agenda includes discussions on the creation, management, and dissemination of short videos. Participants also explore the reinforced economic and commercial cooperation between China and Africa, facilitated by institutional mechanisms. The event aims to foster greater understanding and collaboration between China and Niger.

The Nigerien delegation represents various media outlets, including public and private institutions. The ANP's participation in the seminar reflects its commitment to enhancing journalistic capacities and promoting cooperation with international partners. The seminar provides a platform for knowledge sharing and exchange between Chinese and Nigerien media professionals.

As the seminar continues, participants are expected to engage in further discussions and exchanges on media cooperation and development. The event demonstrates China's efforts to strengthen ties with developing countries and promote mutual understanding. The seminar's outcomes are anticipated to contribute to enhanced cooperation between China and Niger in the media sector.

Key points

• The seminar focuses on governance, modernization, and Sino-African cooperation.