The Ghana-China Media Fellowship 2025, a pioneering media capacity-building initiative, has successfully concluded after 12 weeks of intensive training, field visits, and high-level engagements. The closing ceremony took place on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the headquarters of the Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA) in Accra.
Organized and hosted by ACCPA, the fellowship brought together 15 media professionals from various sectors including television, radio, newspapers, and online media, with the aim of strengthening their capacity to report accurately and insightfully on Ghana-China relations.
One of the defining features of the fellowship was the direct involvement of diplomatic and institutional actors. Fellows had the unique opportunity to engage with H.E. TONG Defa, Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, who delivered a lecture on Chinese modernization and the shared responsibility of global development. The ambassador’s visit underscored China’s commitment to fostering media understanding and people-to-people ties.
Participants also embarked on an industrial visit to China State Hualong Construction Ghana Ltd, gaining firsthand insight into one of the oldest and most impactful Chinese enterprises operating in Ghana. The session offered a practical lens into China’s infrastructure and CSR contributions to Ghana’s development.
Throughout the program, fellows explored key themes including the Belt and Road Initiative, China-Africa diplomacy, sustainable development, and cross-cultural communication. They were also introduced to basic Chinese language skills and media ethics in reporting international affairs.
IMAGE: Group photo of media fellows on the final day of the Ghana-China Media Fellowship 2025.
Reflecting on the experience, several participants described the fellowship as “enlightening and game-changing,” expressing deep appreciation to ACCPA for creating a platform that merged learning, engagement, and exposure. Many have pledged to apply the insights gained in their professional work moving forward.
Paul Frimpong, Executive Director of ACCPA, highlighted the importance of institutional partnerships in making the fellowship a success. “The support we received from the Chinese Mission, media houses, and our dedicated facilitators reflects the shared value placed on informed journalism and constructive international dialogue,” he said.
With the fellowship now concluded, ACCPA plans to continue investing in journalist development and expand the fellowship’s reach to other African countries. The program marks a significant step forward in shaping balanced narratives on Africa-China cooperation.
