CHICAGO — Members of the Chicago Journalists Association, National Association of Black Journalists and other local journalists attended a historic meeting with members of the Consulate General of China in Chicago earlier this month. 

Hosted by the Press Section of the Consulate General of China in Chicago, CJA members and other Chicago-area journalists gathered June 3 for a Journalism Exchange Dinner, which included stimulating conversation on the state of journalism in the United States and China.

The group discussed ongoing political relations between both countries, following the bilateral summit of President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in May. The subsequent dinner featured traditional Chinese dishes and further discussions on reporting in Chicago.

This event reflects CJA’s ongoing efforts to convene discussions about the global journalism landscape and connections with international journalists. 

Last year CJA hosted a group of Romanian journalists for discussions about the Chicago media ecosystem and for local newsroom tours. CJA also met with delegates visiting from 14 African countries to discuss CJA’s work in supporting journalists.

CJA will continue to foster relationships with international journalists and media professionals in Chicago and promote a welcoming global journalism community. 

CJA is grateful to the Consulate General of China for inviting Chicago journalists and CJA members to this meeting..