adminwas playing a pivotal role in enhancing understanding between people of other countries and China.
CRI was founded on December 3, 1941.
Media, Information and Publicity Minister Webster Shamu said CRI was playing a significant role in narrowing the information gap between the North and the South, helping developing countries to fight hegemonic interests of developed nations.
CRI broadcasts in 61 languages worldwide in 2 652 hours of programming per day and has established 41 FM and AM radio stations all over the world. The media institution has 30 bureaus worldwide.
“Since 1988, Zimbabwe has been proud to host CRI bureau in Southern Africa, which has played a pivotal role in strengthening friendship and mutual cooperation between Zimbabwe and China,” he said.
“We salute CRI for playing a vital role in introducing China to the world and the world to China. We value our friendship with the People’s Republic of China and attach great importance to further development of Zimbabwe-China relations, especially cooperation in the media field,” he said.
Minister Shamu said Zimbabwe and China should continue deepening mutually beneficial cooperation and together safeguard the interest of the two countries.
“It is our hope that Zimbabwe will benefit from CRI’s vast experience and expertise as we pursue programmes to transform our national media institutions into vibrant commercial multimedia organisations,” he said.
“CRI is marching forward to an even more prosperous future. We wish them continued growth and success in the ensuing years.”
CRI’s media products are also available on the Internet.
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