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Participants convene in China’s Yunnan for 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum

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Participants convene in China’s Yunnan for 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum
Participants convene in China’s Yunnan for 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum

Guests are pictured at the venue of 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum in Kunming, southwest China’s Yunnan Province, Sept. 5, 2025.

Some 500 journalists, scholars, government officials and entrepreneurs from 110 countries or international and regional organizations convened Friday in southwest China’s Yunnan Province for the 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum.

Within five days of meeting, participants will brainstorm and contribute their wisdom to translate the forum theme, “empowering global south, navigating global changes,” into tangible solutions for practical projects. (Xinhua/Gao Yongwei)

Participants convene in China’s Yunnan for 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum

An aerial drone photo taken on Sept. 3, 2025 shows a city view in Kunming, southwest China’s Yunnan Province.

Some 500 journalists, scholars, government officials and entrepreneurs from 110 countries or international and regional organizations convened Friday in southwest China’s Yunnan Province for the 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum.

Within five days of meeting, participants will brainstorm and contribute their wisdom to translate the forum theme, “empowering global south, navigating global changes,” into tangible solutions for practical projects. (Xinhua/Peng Yikai)

Participants convene in China’s Yunnan for 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum

Guests communicate at the venue of 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum in Kunming, southwest China’s Yunnan Province, Sept. 5, 2025.

Some 500 journalists, scholars, government officials and entrepreneurs from 110 countries or international and regional organizations convened Friday in southwest China’s Yunnan Province for the 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum.

Within five days of meeting, participants will brainstorm and contribute their wisdom to translate the forum theme, “empowering global south, navigating global changes,” into tangible solutions for practical projects. (Xinhua/Gao Yongwei)

Participants convene in China’s Yunnan for 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum

An aerial drone photo taken on Sept. 4, 2025 shows a city view in Kunming, southwest China’s Yunnan Province. Some 500 journalists, scholars, government officials and entrepreneurs from 110 countries or international and regional organizations convened Friday in southwest China’s Yunnan Province for the 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum.

Within five days of meeting, participants will brainstorm and contribute their wisdom to translate the forum theme, “empowering global south, navigating global changes,” into tangible solutions for practical projects. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)

Participants convene in China’s Yunnan for 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum

An aerial drone photo taken on Sept. 3, 2025 shows a city view in Kunming, southwest China’s Yunnan Province.

Some 500 journalists, scholars, government officials and entrepreneurs from 110 countries or international and regional organizations convened Friday in southwest China’s Yunnan Province for the 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum.

Within five days of meeting, participants will brainstorm and contribute their wisdom to translate the forum theme, “empowering global south, navigating global changes,” into tangible solutions for practical projects. (Xinhua/Peng Yikai)

Participants convene in China’s Yunnan for 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum

An aerial drone photo taken on July 29, 2025 shows Dianchi Lake at dusk in Kunming, southwest China’s Yunnan Province.

Some 500 journalists, scholars, government officials and entrepreneurs from 110 countries or international and regional organizations convened Friday in southwest China’s Yunnan Province for the 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum.

Within five days of meeting, participants will brainstorm and contribute their wisdom to translate the forum theme, “empowering global south, navigating global changes,” into tangible solutions for practical projects. (Xinhua/Peng Yikai)

Participants convene in China’s Yunnan for 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum

Guests and staff members communicate at the venue of 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum in Kunming, southwest China’s Yunnan Province, Sept. 5, 2025.

Some 500 journalists, scholars, government officials and entrepreneurs from 110 countries or international and regional organizations convened Friday in southwest China’s Yunnan Province for the 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum.

Within five days of meeting, participants will brainstorm and contribute their wisdom to translate the forum theme, “empowering global south, navigating global changes,” into tangible solutions for practical projects. (Xinhua/Peng Yikai)

Participants convene in China’s Yunnan for 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum

An aerial drone photo taken on Sept. 5, 2025 shows the venue of 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum in Kunming, southwest China’s Yunnan Province.

Some 500 journalists, scholars, government officials and entrepreneurs from 110 countries or international and regional organizations convened Friday in southwest China’s Yunnan Province for the 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum.

Within five days of meeting, participants will brainstorm and contribute their wisdom to translate the forum theme, “empowering global south, navigating global changes,” into tangible solutions for practical projects. (Xinhua/Peng Yikai)

Participants convene in China’s Yunnan for 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum

A staff member arranges floral decoration at the venue of 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum in Kunming, southwest China’s Yunnan Province, Sept. 5, 2025.

Some 500 journalists, scholars, government officials and entrepreneurs from 110 countries or international and regional organizations convened Friday in southwest China’s Yunnan Province for the 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum.

Within five days of meeting, participants will brainstorm and contribute their wisdom to translate the forum theme, “empowering global south, navigating global changes,” into tangible solutions for practical projects. (Xinhua/Gao Yongwei)

Participants convene in China’s Yunnan for 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum

A guest (1st R) makes an inquiry at an information desk at the venue of 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum in Kunming, southwest China’s Yunnan Province, Sept. 5, 2025.

Some 500 journalists, scholars, government officials and entrepreneurs from 110 countries or international and regional organizations convened Friday in southwest China’s Yunnan Province for the 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum.

Within five days of meeting, participants will brainstorm and contribute their wisdom to translate the forum theme, “empowering global south, navigating global changes,” into tangible solutions for practical projects. (Xinhua/Jin Mamengni)

Participants convene in China’s Yunnan for 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum

A guest is pictured at the venue of 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum in Kunming, southwest China’s Yunnan Province, Sept. 5, 2025.

Some 500 journalists, scholars, government officials and entrepreneurs from 110 countries or international and regional organizations convened Friday in southwest China’s Yunnan Province for the 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum.

Within five days of meeting, participants will brainstorm and contribute their wisdom to translate the forum theme, “empowering global south, navigating global changes,” into tangible solutions for practical projects. (Xinhua/Peng Yikai)

Participants convene in China’s Yunnan for 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum

An aerial drone photo taken on Sept. 4, 2025 shows a city view in Kunming, southwest China’s Yunnan Province. Some 500 journalists, scholars, government officials and entrepreneurs from 110 countries or international and regional organizations convened Friday in southwest China’s Yunnan Province for the 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum.

Within five days of meeting, participants will brainstorm and contribute their wisdom to translate the forum theme, “empowering global south, navigating global changes,” into tangible solutions for practical projects. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)

Participants convene in China’s Yunnan for 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum

A guest walks past a sign board at the venue of 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum in Kunming, southwest China’s Yunnan Province, Sept. 5, 2025.

Some 500 journalists, scholars, government officials and entrepreneurs from 110 countries or international and regional organizations convened Friday in southwest China’s Yunnan Province for the 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum.

Within five days of meeting, participants will brainstorm and contribute their wisdom to translate the forum theme, “empowering global south, navigating global changes,” into tangible solutions for practical projects. (Xinhua/Peng Yikai)

Participants convene in China’s Yunnan for 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum

A guest is pictured at the venue of 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum in Kunming, southwest China’s Yunnan Province, Sept. 5, 2025.

Some 500 journalists, scholars, government officials and entrepreneurs from 110 countries or international and regional organizations convened Friday in southwest China’s Yunnan Province for the 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum.

Within five days of meeting, participants will brainstorm and contribute their wisdom to translate the forum theme, “empowering global south, navigating global changes,” into tangible solutions for practical projects. (Xinhua/Peng Yikai)

Participants convene in China’s Yunnan for 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum

An aerial drone photo taken on Sept. 3, 2025 shows a view of the Haigeng Dam on Dianchi Lake in Kunming, southwest China’s Yunnan Province.

Some 500 journalists, scholars, government officials and entrepreneurs from 110 countries or international and regional organizations convened Friday in southwest China’s Yunnan Province for the 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum.

Within five days of meeting, participants will brainstorm and contribute their wisdom to translate the forum theme, “empowering global south, navigating global changes,” into tangible solutions for practical projects. (Xinhua/Peng Yikai)

Participants convene in China’s Yunnan for 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum

An aerial drone photo taken on Sept. 4, 2025 shows a city view in Kunming, southwest China’s Yunnan Province. Some 500 journalists, scholars, government officials and entrepreneurs from 110 countries or international and regional organizations convened Friday in southwest China’s Yunnan Province for the 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum.

Within five days of meeting, participants will brainstorm and contribute their wisdom to translate the forum theme, “empowering global south, navigating global changes,” into tangible solutions for practical projects. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)

Participants convene in China’s Yunnan for 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum

An aerial drone photo taken on Sept. 3, 2025 shows a city view in Kunming, southwest China’s Yunnan Province.

Some 500 journalists, scholars, government officials and entrepreneurs from 110 countries or international and regional organizations convened Friday in southwest China’s Yunnan Province for the 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum.

Within five days of meeting, participants will brainstorm and contribute their wisdom to translate the forum theme, “empowering global south, navigating global changes,” into tangible solutions for practical projects. (Xinhua/Peng Yikai)

Participants convene in China’s Yunnan for 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum

Participants of the 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum visit a herb-making historical village in Kunming, southwest China’s Yunnan Province, Sept. 5, 2025. Some 500 journalists, scholars, government officials and entrepreneurs from 110 countries or international and regional organizations convened Friday in southwest China’s Yunnan Province for the 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum.

Within five days of meeting, participants will brainstorm and contribute their wisdom to translate the forum theme, “empowering global south, navigating global changes,” into tangible solutions for practical projects. (Xinhua/Chen Wei)

Participants convene in China’s Yunnan for 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum

Participants of the 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum visit the former site of the National Southwest Associated University in Kunming, southwest China’s Yunnan Province, Sept. 5, 2025. Some 500 journalists, scholars, government officials and entrepreneurs from 110 countries or international and regional organizations convened Friday in southwest China’s Yunnan Province for the 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum.

Within five days of meeting, participants will brainstorm and contribute their wisdom to translate the forum theme, “empowering global south, navigating global changes,” into tangible solutions for practical projects. (Xinhua/Gao Yongwei)

Participants convene in China’s Yunnan for 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum

Participants of the 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum visit the former site of the National Southwest Associated University in Kunming, southwest China’s Yunnan Province, Sept. 5, 2025. Some 500 journalists, scholars, government officials and entrepreneurs from 110 countries or international and regional organizations convened Friday in southwest China’s Yunnan Province for the 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum.

Within five days of meeting, participants will brainstorm and contribute their wisdom to translate the forum theme, “empowering global south, navigating global changes,” into tangible solutions for practical projects. (Xinhua/Gao Yongwei)

Participants convene in China’s Yunnan for 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum

Participants of the 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum visit a herb-making historical village in Kunming, southwest China’s Yunnan Province, Sept. 5, 2025. Some 500 journalists, scholars, government officials and entrepreneurs from 110 countries or international and regional organizations convened Friday in southwest China’s Yunnan Province for the 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum.

Within five days of meeting, participants will brainstorm and contribute their wisdom to translate the forum theme, “empowering global south, navigating global changes,” into tangible solutions for practical projects. (Xinhua/Peng Yikai)

Participants convene in China’s Yunnan for 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum

Participants of the 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum pose for photos at the former site of the National Southwest Associated University in Kunming, southwest China’s Yunnan Province, Sept. 5, 2025. Some 500 journalists, scholars, government officials and entrepreneurs from 110 countries or international and regional organizations convened Friday in southwest China’s Yunnan Province for the 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum.

Within five days of meeting, participants will brainstorm and contribute their wisdom to translate the forum theme, “empowering global south, navigating global changes,” into tangible solutions for practical projects. (Xinhua/Xin Mengchen)

Participants convene in China’s Yunnan for 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum

Participants of the 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum visit the former site of the National Southwest Associated University in Kunming, southwest China’s Yunnan Province, Sept. 5, 2025. Some 500 journalists, scholars, government officials and entrepreneurs from 110 countries or international and regional organizations convened Friday in southwest China’s Yunnan Province for the 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum.

Within five days of meeting, participants will brainstorm and contribute their wisdom to translate the forum theme, “empowering global south, navigating global changes,” into tangible solutions for practical projects.

Reference Link:- https://english.news.cn/20250905/167dbef62f904b41b3d1830c945cd1af/c.html

Prof. Engr. Zamir Ahmed Awan
Prof. Engr. Zamir Ahmed Awan Founder & Chair, Global Silk Route Research Alliance

Zamir Ahmed Awan is the founder and Chair of the Global Silk Route Research Alliance, a think tank in Islamabad. He studied engineering at Shanghai University in the 1980s, and years later he went back to China as Pakistan's science counsellor in Beijing, from 2010 until 2016, working on science and higher education cooperation between the two countries.…

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