A new blueprint for regional journalism

As the workshop concluded, journalists returned home with renewed resolve and actionable insights. The event highlighted how China’s evolving media practices and digital transformation journey can offer valuable reference points for ASEAN countries navigating similar transitions

Here’s what they say:

“The ASEAN Media Capacity Building Workshop was needed. My biggest takeaway from it is that we should not be afraid of artificial intelligence and new technologies, but be confident about using them for better storytelling.” Doan Minh Anh, reporter, VietnamPlus

“It is important to learn more about AI in newsrooms and how it affects the journalism industry, including both its positive and negative sides.” Ben Sok Hean , national editor, Khmer Times

“After participating in the workshop, I now know what I have to do to make my media better and to adapt to digitalization. We cannot deny it. We should just follow the trend and take two steps ahead of the others.” Muhammad Radityo Priyasmoro, journalist, Liputan6

“I found it extremely valuable to learn about enterprise innovation, industrial digital and intelligent transformation, the working mechanisms of the Hong Kong Legislative Council, and the operation of media institutions with huge international influence.” Tin Tin Aye Ko, news editor, Myanmar International Radio

“This workshop provided a wealth of new knowledge about the media landscape in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and China, the advancement of AI technology in China, and various innovations successfully developed by Chinese companies.” Haris Firdaus, bureau editor, regional desk, Kompas Daily

“Malaysia has a long way to go to catch up with Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland in terms of technology, language, and how we run the newsroom. Being too comfortable could spell the end of a publication, as it will lose out on readers.” Soo Wern Jun, senior journalist, Malay Mail

“It was an insightful and enjoyable workshop for me. I noticed that participants learned from each other during the whole trip. Advanced AI technology is one of my key takeaways, especially the helpful translation from speech to audio in many languages at the Cyberport presentation.” Phak Seangly, senior reporter, The Phnom Penh Post