Nearly 30 experts and scholars from 10 countries attend the conference. [Photo by Lin Yuyang for en.xmu.edu.cn]

The first China-ASEAN Conference on Future Journalism and Communication Education was recently held at the School of Journalism and Communication of Xiamen University (XMU). Nearly 30 experts and scholars in the field of journalism and communication education from 10 countries, including Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand, gathered to discuss innovation, collaboration, and sustainable development in future journalism and communication education.

Professor Daya K. Thussu, president of the International Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR), also attended the conference.

"Journalism education must go beyond data-driven. The future is inspired by the past," he outlined, "The future is not merely about technology but about politics, knowledge, and culture."

Facing rapid technological advancements, it is particularly crucial for journalism researchers to theorize media and communication studies for a polycentric world. ASEAN journalism educators must strengthen collaboration to meet emerging challenges. He stressed that this conference holds great significance for building a China-ASEAN academic community in journalism and communication.