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Students of the International School of Journalism at Maqsut Narikbayev University completed a training program delivered by leading experts from China’s крупнейшей media corporation, China Media Group (CMG). The university hosted CMG Media Week 2026.
The media week was organized by the Television and Radio Complex of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan (TRC) and China Media Group (CMG). The event was held within the framework of a memorandum signed last year during the official visit of the President of the People’s Republic of China, Xi Jinping, to Kazakhstan. MNU Provost Anar Ibrayeva expressed her gratitude to partners from TRC and CMG for providing students with the opportunity to gain knowledge from leading journalists of the Celestial Empire.
“CMG Media Week 2026 is a platform for dialogue between countries, cultures, and media professionals. The media week brought together people who shape the agenda. It is an excellent opportunity for future journalists to learn not from textbooks, but through direct interaction with international experts,” noted Anar Ibrayeva.
The event brought together CMG practitioners on a single educational platform. Throughout the week, intensive training sessions on multimedia content production were held, along with master classes aimed at developing reporting skills in an international environment. In addition, separate lectures by experts were organized for TRC employees.
“This is a unique project that became a reality thanks to our strategic partnership with China Media Group and the support of MNU. In the era of digitalization and the introduction of artificial intelligence, the event serves as an important platform for exchanging advanced experience and mastering new methods of media production. Our initiative is a long-term investment in the future of the industry and in strengthening the foundation of professional cooperation between Kazakhstan and China. We believe in the younger generation and sincerely hope that they will become leaders shaping the future of global media in the coming decades,” emphasized Robert Muradyan, Managing Director of the Television and Radio Complex of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
During the training sessions, students had the opportunity to work on real cases and present their own projects. Master classes were held on the production of television news reports, documentary films, storytelling, and podcasts. Special attention was paid to digital content production and the effective use of artificial intelligence technologies.
“The training sessions were interesting and useful. I did not expect that AI could be used for so many media products. We learned the proper use of artificial intelligence technologies and their ethical aspects. I really liked the approach of the Chinese trainers, as the topic of AI has not yet been fully explored, but we learned the rules that should be followed when using it,” said MNU student Ayaulym Amangeldina.
It is worth noting that China Media Group brings together more than 100 television and radio channels, as well as information platforms broadcasting in more than 80 languages. CMG’s correspondent network includes over 190 overseas bureaus in 67 countries. Following the media week, the best student projects were presented, and participants received certificates.
“Our visit to Kazakhstan became possible thanks to the cooperation between the Television and Radio Complex of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, MNU, and China Media Group. I was sincerely pleased to meet local students who are truly passionate about audio journalism and the art of podcasting. Overall, the students exceeded all expectations. They recorded interviews in Astana, collected audio materials for their final projects, and handled the tasks brilliantly. I was also impressed that MNU applies a practice-oriented approach to education,” emphasized CGTN Radio Editor-in-Chief Ning Yan.
It should be recalled that in 2024, as part of the partnership with TRC, the first Al Jazeera Week in Central Asia was also held at MNU.
