The third CGTN Global Media Summit and CCTV+ Video Media Forum (VMF) opened on Wednesday in Beijing under the theme of "Media vs. Technology." President of China Media Group (CMG) Shen Haixiong said in a speech that "in the face of a complicated and complex world, the role of global media should be constructive, not destructive. It should be to promote integration, not to strengthen disputes." Around 300 participants exchanged ideas and experiences on new possibilities as well as disruptions brought by technology to the media industry.