The meeting marked the first in-person assembly of the leading regional news alliance in Asia since the COVID-19 pandemic, building new bridges for collaborative efforts among Asian countries and between Asia and the rest of the world.

Representatives explored the possibility of establishing an independent newsroom with reputed professionals to make ANN an independent news source for all its members and for regional and global media in general.

ANN was established in 1999 and its members hail from the 20 Southeast Asian countries as well as several other locations in Asia. It is a formal legal entity and China Daily has been a member since 2000.

Qu Yingpu, publisher and editor-in-chief of China Daily, said in his welcoming remarks that the purpose of the meeting was to deepen ANN cooperation, enhance ANN story exchanges, jointly produce impactful videos and organize enriching workshops and forums. “These initiatives not only strengthen our ties but also amplify our voices to resonate across Asia, and even globally,” he noted.

He reminded his audience that the media in Asia faces common challenges. “We face the daunting task of not just reporting the news, but interpreting it in a way that is relevant, respectful and resonates with our diverse audiences.”

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But the challenges also push us to innovate, to adapt, and to grow, he emphasized.

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