Economic Observation Network According to CCTV News App, on July 10th local time, the handover ceremony of the donation of television equipment from China Central Television to Vanuatu Broadcasting and Television Corporation was held in the capital of Vanuatu, Port Vila. Counselor Gu Zihua of the Chinese Embassy in Vanuatu, representative of China Central Television and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Vanuatu Broadcasting Corporation, John Tao, and President Herman attended.
The Central Radio and Television Station has donated three sets of broadcast grade television cameras and supporting equipment, which will further enhance the news gathering and program production capabilities of Vanuatu Broadcasting and Television Corporation, and provide technical support for it to better serve local audiences.
In his speech, Counsellor Gu Zihua stated that since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Vanuatu 44 years ago, the all-weather and all-round friendly cooperation between China and Vanuatu has continuously deepened and expanded, and the China Vanuatu relationship has become a model of mutual respect, solidarity and cooperation among developing countries. Media cooperation has always played an important role in the development of friendly relations between the two countries, contributing to strengthening the public opinion foundation of the two countries and promoting cultural exchanges between the two sides. Under the witness of the two prime ministers, China Central Television and Vanuatu Broadcasting and Television Corporation signed a Memorandum of Cooperation, expanding cooperation between mainstream media in China and Vanuatu. I hope that both China and Vanuatu can take this equipment donation as a new starting point to deepen and expand exchanges and cooperation in various fields such as media, culture, and education.
John Tao expressed his gratitude for the donation from China Central Television in his speech. He emphasized that this donation is of great significance as Vanuatu Broadcasting and Television Corporation continues to modernize its media services and strives to provide timely, accurate, and high-quality news and programs to the people of Vanuatu. The donated equipment received this time will enhance the ability of Vanuatu Broadcasting and Television Corporation to report on national events, tell community stories, and inherit national cultural traditions. He also sincerely thanks the Chinese government for its continued friendly cooperation with Vanuatu and cherishes China's practical support for Vanuatu's broadcasting and television industry over the years.
In recent years, China Central Television and Vanuatu Broadcasting Corporation have maintained friendly exchanges and carried out effective cooperation in news information exchange, program sharing, personnel exchange, and other aspects. Both sides agreed to take this equipment donation as an opportunity to further strengthen exchanges and cooperation in the media field, and continuously enhance mutual understanding and friendship between the two peoples.
Vanuatu Broadcasting and Television Corporation is the national broadcasting and television organization of Vanuatu, providing news, education, information, and entertainment content to local people through radio, television, and new media platforms. It is one of the most influential mainstream media in the country.