On May 27, 2026, the China Kyrgyzstan Media Cooperation Forum was held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The forum focuses on media cooperation between China and Kyrgyzstan and the development of SCO. Nearly a hundred representatives from all walks of life from both countries attended and conducted in-depth discussions on topics such as economy, trade, culture, and media cooperation.

The attending guests expressed that the bilateral relations between China and Kyrgyzstan continue to deepen, and the media of both countries should take the initiative to take responsibility, consolidate consensus, spread the vision of the people, and vividly tell the story of cooperation between the two countries' good neighborly friendship and mutual benefit. 2026 marks the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. All parties attending the meeting believe that the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is thriving in the spirit of Shanghai, and the media of member states should play a bridging role, deepen practical cooperation among media, facilitate people to people exchanges, and support the high-quality development of the SCO.

All parties discuss cooperation together

Cui Shixin, Deputy Editor in Chief of People's Daily, delivered a speech stating that the SCO Summit will be held in Bishkek in the second half of the year. This forum aims to strengthen the public opinion and support for the summit, and is an important measure to implement the consensus reached by the heads of state of China and Kyrgyzstan. He proposed four cooperation initiatives, covering four major directions: consensus building, empowering cooperation, deepening humanities, and improving mechanisms.

Salken Sarnogoyeva, Deputy Minister of the relevant departments of Kyrgyzstan, stated that the development of SCO focuses on cultural exchange and people to people integration. The media can transform diplomatic discourse and convey people to people goodwill, which is an important cultural bridge for building mutual trust and communication between the two countries. The person in charge of the Jifang Flag Daily stated that the China Kyrgyzstan Silk Road friendship is profound, and there is broad space for media cooperation. Both sides can deepen cooperation in areas such as journalist exchanges, new media co construction, and youth journalist cultivation, empowering the cultural development of SCO. Sun Dapeng, a counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Kyrgyzstan, stated that media cooperation is an important aspect of China Kyrgyzstan and SCO cooperation. This forum deepened media exchanges between the two countries and brought people closer together. China is willing to work together with Kyrgyzstan to promote the Shanghai Spirit and help build a community with a shared future for both sides and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. The editor in chief of Jifang's "Speech Daily" stated that the forum is a high-quality international exchange platform, and both sides can rely on SCO resources to find the right entry point for cooperation and jointly create high-quality media content that suits the people of both countries.

Multi domain innovation bureau

People to people connectivity is the foundation of China Kyrgyzstan cooperation, local youth are enthusiastic about Chinese culture, and the foundation of friendship between the two countries is solid. Industry insiders suggest that the media of both countries should focus on the perspective of people's livelihoods, tell folk stories, and continue to enhance people's emotional identification. Aviation connectivity supports bilateral exchanges, and Air China will open a direct flight route from Beijing to Bishkek on July 17th. It is expected that the two-way passenger flow between China and Kyrgyzstan will exceed 200000 for the first time this year, creating a convenient air Silk Road and empowering economic, trade, and cultural exchanges. The head of the tourism department in Kyrgyzstan stated that there is enormous potential for cultural and tourism cooperation between China and Kyrgyzstan, and the opening of direct flights has injected new vitality into the industry. Kyrgyzstan will continue to connect with China and explore new opportunities for cultural and tourism cooperation. Keywords: China Kyrgyzstan Forum, Air Silk Road, Digital Science and Technology Innovation

China Kyrgyzstan cooperation continues to upgrade, expanding from traditional fields to new tracks such as digital economy and artificial intelligence. The representative of Chinese science and technology innovation enterprises stated that they will assist Central Asia in building a digital Silk Road intelligent hub and promote the localization and industrialization of AI technology. This forum is jointly organized by mainstream media from China and Kyrgyzstan, featuring keynote speeches, roundtable dialogues, and other activities, as well as a themed photo exhibition. At the scene, both sides of the media signed a cooperation agreement, and at the same time, the official jointly released the SCO Youth Trend Report, showcasing the SCO Youth Cooperation Vision.Editor/Gong Ziwei