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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
St. Petersburg, June 19 /Xinhua/ — The General Assembly of the Organization of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA) is the most important event in the international information field, cooperation in OANA has a huge impact on the entire professional news community, on all media in the world. This was stated by TASS Director General Andrei Kondrashov at the plenary session of the 19th OANA General Assembly.
He noted that cyber threats are currently becoming increasingly sophisticated, and the spread of fakes leads to a decline in trust in the media. In these conditions, it is necessary to focus efforts on improving the quality and reliability of information, and to follow high ethical standards of a journalist. One of the key areas in modern news journalism is the introduction of new technologies, such as artificial intelligence, big data and automation of events coverage processes.
OANA members need to create a foundation for prosperity and development, for a diverse, fair and equal exchange of information, said A. Kondrashov.
More than one hundred representatives of news agencies from more than 30 countries of the world arrived in St. Petersburg for the 19th OANA General Assembly. The meeting participants will hold several sessions, the main theme of which is “News agencies and challenges of the modern world.” –0–