RTÜK and NRTA are strengthening contacts in the field of broadcasting.

The Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) hosted a delegation of the China’s National Radio and Television Administration (NRTA) headed by Jiang Xuebin, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Ankara. During the visit, the delegation exchanged views on strengthening cooperation in the field of media, media supervision and regulation policies.

Ambassador Jiang was accompanied by Undersecretary Qian Xinyi and Head of Press Department Liu Shiqia. RTÜK President Ebubekir Şahin, Vice Presidents Deniz Güler and Dr. Feyzullah Tecirli welcomed the delegation.

During the meeting, the supervision, regulation mechanisms and broadcasting policies of the two countries were discussed. Following the Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2017 between RTÜK and the National Radio and Television Administration of China (NRTA), the agency responsible for broadcasting in China, the steps that can be taken to further enhance cooperation at technical level were evaluated.

During the meeting, the Chinese delegation was informed about RTÜK's duties and authorities, licensing practices, broadcasting principles, supervision and regulation mechanisms. Social awareness projects in the field of media literacy were also conveyed.

Speaking as part of the visit, RTÜK President Ebubekir Şahin emphasized the importance of international dialogue in the field of media and said:

"We are very pleased to welcome the Ambassador and the members of his distinguished delegation to our Council. This kind visit is the most concrete indication that the deep-rooted friendship and cooperation between our countries continues to grow stronger in the field of media. In the rapidly transforming media and communication world on a global scale, mutual exchange of experience is of great importance. We strongly believe that the steps to be taken together in areas such as broadcasting technologies, media literacy and digitalization will make significant contributions to both countries."

At the end of the meeting, the parties agreed to expand and strengthen their cooperation in the field of media. RTÜK President Şahin emphasized that such contacts contribute to the strengthening of international cooperation, while the Chinese delegation expressed their readiness to advance media cooperation with Türkiye.