On 16 October, Ambassador Ren Hongyan visited the Trinidad and Tobago Television and met with Mr. Michael Kerr, Chairman of TTT Limited, Chief Executive Officer Ms. Kimoy Thomas-Williams, News Manager Ms. Mahalia Joseph-Wharton and Television Programming Manager Ms. Diane Robertson.

Ambassador Ren noted that the media sector represents a vital pillar of cooperation between China and Trinidad and Tobago, serving as an important bridge for mutual understanding. To further strengthen these ties, the Embassy stands ready to support media organizations from both sides in deepening their collaboration and forging closer partnerships.

Mr. Kerr shared his experiences of the recent visit to China, expressing admiration for China’s economic and social development achievements and praising President Xi Jinping’s thoughts and vision as the leader of CPC and China. He expressed hope to introduce more high-quality television programmes from China, allowing the people of Trinidad and Tobago and the wider Caribbean to gain a true, multi-dimensional and panoramic view of China.

The two sides also exchanged views on specific issues relating to media cooperation.