The way you get your news and other video and media content is constantly changing. New technologies like 5G and Artificial Intelligence are now having a major say in that. Communication experts at the ongoing Boao Forum for Asia in southern China have been discussing the upcoming challenges in the industry. CGTN's Zou Yun has the story.

A changing landscape awaits global media. Guo Weimin, vice minister of China's State Council Information Office, said the emergence of new technologies such as AI and 5G has brought revolutionary changes to the media landscape. He emphasized that the rise of digital media should not be seen as a threat to traditional media, but rather a boost for common prosperity. Guo also called on Asian media to enhance exchanges and innovation in the omni-media era.

GUO WEIMIN, VICE MINISTER CHINA'S STATE COUNCIL INFORMATION OFFICE "The world is undergoing historic changes, the pursuit of peace, development and cooperation has become an inevitable trend. Under the new context of omni-media, Asian media should build more consensus, share experiences and carry out tangible cooperation, to create a better platform of public opinion for Asian development."

Yan Xiaoming, vice president of China Media Group said that in just one year's time, cutting-edge technologies like AI, 5G and 4k have turned from something the media report on, to something that media use now. He says in this new era, there's an urgent need for Asian Countries to increase their say on the world stage, to match their economic competence.

YAN XIAOMING VICE PRESIDENT, CHINA MEDIA GROUP "7 years ago, China's president proposed the concept of a shared future for mankind. This is China's solution for realizing common development and the aspirations for people who pursue peace. Chinese media is willing to work together with Asian countries to promote respect and inclusiveness among Asian civilizations."

Delegates from media outlets throughout Asia echoed the challenges and opportunities shared by the rise of digital media. Some say the global agenda and voices have been dominated by the west. And now in the face of new onmi-era, it's high time for Asian media to work together, to better tell the stories about Asia.

BOUNCHAO PHICHIT GENERAL DIRECTOR, LAO NATIONAL TV "We have to conform to the new development of the times by carrying out new media businesses, optimizing our website, and opening our new apps to broaden the means of communication."

SYED ASHIK RAHMAN CEO, BANGLADESH RTV "Change has not only swept through the political landscape but media development. Analysts are thinking that conventional media practitioners should do something in order to stay relevant."

ZOU YUN BO'AO, HAINAN PROVINCE "As carriers of information and ambassadors for cultural exchanges, media play a big role in enhancing understanding among Asian countries. And media leaders here at Boao have agreed to ride the new trend, and make the voices of Asian countries better heard. ZY, CGTN, Boao, Hainan Province."