Times of Islamabad

Pakistan China Institute takes step forward to counter propaganda against CPEC

Pakistan China Institute takes step forward to counter propaganda against CPEC

BEIJING – Islamabad-based Pakistan-China Institute (PCI) announced theRapid Response Information-Exchange Network (RRIN) on Saturday, to counterpropaganda against the multi-billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor(CPEC).

The PRIN was launched in collaboration with leading Chinese media outletChina Economic Net (CEN), using a three Cs approach: counter negativity,compare Chinese assistance and CPEC with others since on CPEC there are nopolitical strings attached, and connect the Pakistani and Chinese media,which will use the increased role of media in disseminating facts andaccurate, updated information on CPEC.

The CEN and the PCI, in collaboration with the Chinese Embassy inIslamabad, jointly organised the 4th CPEC Media Forum, which concluded onFriday in Beijing.

The purpose of the forum was to disseminate factual information on CPEC andalso to devise a joint Pakistan-China strategy to counter negativeperceptions that are generated by vested interests and detractors in theregion.

A 12-member delegation took part in the event, led by PCI Chairman SenatorMushahid Hussain.