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| IOL signs an MOU with S&T Daily. From left to right: Aziz Hartley, Lance Witten, Zhang Biyong and Wang Junming. (PHOTO: IOL) |
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Independent Online (IOL) and Science and Technology Daily (S&T Daily) are set to break the boundaries and expand audiences after signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU).
During a sit-down in Cape Town, the delegation who flew in from China and IOL, along with representatives from Independent Newspapers discussed the prospects of a fruitful relationship between the publications and countries.
Zhang Biyong, president of S&T Daily, said the publication is a Chinese mainstream media and sees South Africa as important for collaboration, adding that the prospects of sharing content on both ends from the publications as well as learning from each other is key as technology advancements are made daily.
Wang Junming, assistant editor-in-chief of S&T Daily said this newly formed relationship could lead to dialogues, forums, and innovations which would be beneficial for both countries.
S&T Daily, founded in 1986, serves as its nation's primary platform for the dissemination of information within the field of science and technology.
Editor-in-chief for IOL, Lance Witten said he was pleased with the MOU with one of the most respected media titles and groups in the Chinese publishing landscape.
"This paves the way for greater collaboration in the future on both the content and skills-sharing fronts. It allows our South African-based storytelling to reach a broader international and Chinese audience and exposes our audience to their storytelling," Witten said.
"There is much we as a country can learn from China, especially in terms of the plethora of technological advancements in all fields, such as engineering, medtech, fintech and manufacturing, and the fact that over just four decades they have managed to lift their population out of poverty," he added.
"This partnership is a huge step forward for IOL and our audiences, and I can't wait to continue along this journey with our new partners," Witten said.
Source: IOL