Beijing, Islamabad pledge to jointly combat misinformation, create 'China-Pakistan Media Corridor'

ISLAMABAD: A Chinese foreign ministry official Hua Chunying said on Wednesday her country would work with Pakistan to respond to rumors and disinformation directed against the two countries, reported the Associated Press of Pakistan.
The Chinese official made the statement while addressing the first China-Pakistan Media Forum that brought together journalists from the two countries via a video link to strengthen media relations between them through informed dialogue.
The participants of the gathering pledged to counter propaganda against their countries through enhanced communication and develop strong coordination by creating the “China-Pakistan Media Corridor.”
Addressing the event, the Chinese ministry official noted that some countries were spreading disinformation about the two allies and had launched a smear campaign against them.
“The disinformation has confused the people, created chaos and undermined solidarity and cooperation,” the APP quoted her as saying.
“Terming disinformation as the common enemy of mankind, she remarked that China and Pakistan needed to work together to fight back disinformation,” the report added.
The Chinse official maintained it was important for all countries to join hands to combat fake news and build a reasonable and objective international media environment.
She also asked journalists in both countries “to step up media cooperation,” adding it was “highly relevant in the current situation.”
The Chinese ambassador to Pakistan Nong Rong also maintained the two countries were confronting a propaganda campaign, saying that members of their media communities should work together to “promote truth, justice and fairness and become a positive force for regional peace and stability.”