Journalists Symposium 2010

February 24, 2010
Japanese

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will host “Journalists Symposium 2010” on March 3 (Wed), under the theme of “Mutual Understanding and Progress of Intraregional Cooperation in the Asia-Pacific Region and Journalism - Achievements in the 20 years of APEC, and Future -” at the Nippon Press Center Building.
This symposium will be attended by journalists from Australia, China, Singapore, and Japan. While considering the progress of cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region up until now, a frank exchange of opinions will be held regarding topics including the role of the media with respect to increasing mutual understanding and expanding regional cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region in the future.
For the Symposium’s opening remarks, a message by Mr. Koichi Takemasa, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs, regarding Japan’s efforts toward APEC in 2010 is scheduled to be delivered.

Outline of Meeting

Date and Time: 13:00 – 17:40, Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Venue: Nippon Press Center Hall 10th Floor, Nippon Press Center Building

Format: Symposium (open to the public)

Chair: Mr. Toshiyuki Sato, Special Controller, General Broadcasting Administration, Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK)

Panelists: Ms. Xueling Lin, Producer/ Presenter, Channel NewsAsia, Mediacorp; Mr. Greg Sheridan, Foreign Editor, The Australian; Mr. Yong Zhang, Managing Editor, The Global Times; Mr. Hiroshi Fuse, Deputy Chief Editorial Writer, The Mainichi Newspaper; Mr. Takabumi Suzuoki, Senior Staff Writer, Nikkei Inc.

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