Tuesday, April 12, 2011

China Radio International launches radio station in Armenia

China Radio International (CRI) launched its 56th overseas radio station in Yerevan, Armenia today. Li Changchun, member of the Standing Committee of the CPC Central Committee’s Political Bureau who is currently visiting Armenia, and Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sarkisyan attended the launch ceremony.

CRI Director-General Wang Gengnian stated at the ceremony that the radio station would provide local residents with various information from China and promote exchanges and communication between the two peoples. CRI is making every effort to develop a long-standing and deep friendship with Armenia and its people and contribute to building a harmonious society together with Armenia, Mr Wang said.

CRI set up its first overseas radio station in Hanoi, Vietnam, in 2006. Now the multimedia entity has 56 FM or AM radio stations abroad broadcasting in 24 languages and giving people around the world an opportunity to understand China.

(Source: CRI via Radio Netherlands Media Network Weblog)

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