Huang Kunming, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the Media Leaders Summit for Asia in Sanya, Hainan province, on April 9. In his speech, Huang called for openness and innovation to promote prosperity in Asia.

Huang noted that China's reform and growth has benefited from and contributed to the development of Asia, and China will pursue innovation and share achievements along the road. He said President Xi Jinping's thoughts and visions, such as building a community with a shared future for mankind, offer Chinese wisdom and a Chinese approach to world peace and prosperity in Asia.

Huang also emphasized in his speech that an open, innovative and prosperous world provides valuable opportunities for media organizations from different countries and regions to work together. He said media outlets in Asia should cooperate with each other and carry forward innovation to promote the prosperity of Asia and the world.

Over 300 participants, including cultural scholars and more than 140 leaders of major media organizations from 40 Asian countries, attended the opening ceremony.