Beijing: China has developed a Livestreaming ultra-high-definition videos from a bullet train moving at 350 kilometres per hour, a sure breakthrough in technology. The feat, first in world tech history, was unveiled by the China Media Group as a new state-of-the-art livestreaming studio on the high-speed railway line connecting Chinese capital Beijing with Olympic co-host city Zhangjiakou.
According to Ghana News Agency, Ma Xin, Senior Engineer at the Media System, Research and Development of the All-Media Business Centre of Huafeng Metrological Media Group Company Limited, shared insights about this technological achievement with 30 Africa Senior Managers on Mainstream Media training in Beijing, China. This development underscores China's leadership in various fields of advanced technology.
The 5G media Usage Scenario and Key Technologies training was part of a 14-day seminar titled 'Seminar for Senior Management of Mainstream Media in Countries along the 'Belt and Road' initiative. The Belt and Road Initiative, also known as the One Belt One Road, is a global infrastructure development strategy adopted by the Chinese government in 2013 to invest in over 150 countries and international organizations.
The seminar was sponsored by China's Ministry of Commerce and organized by China Broadcasting International, Economic and Technical Cooperation Co. Limited. The Belt and Road Initiative aims to enhance international connectivity by improving infrastructure, trade, and economic collaboration.
Ma Xin emphasized the importance for mainstream media owners and managers to utilize appropriate technologies to create innovative and quality content for their audiences. He highlighted the transition from the era of 2G and 4G, when mainstream media dominated, to the new age of 5G, underscoring the need for traditional media to adapt, innovate, and embrace new media technologies to maintain competitiveness and relevance.
He also mentioned the benefits of deploying AI-powered applications and cloud computing, especially for visual motion and live streaming activities. The Tech Engineer suggested that production managers should consider using 5G backpacks with higher speed and signal strength for live streaming to ensure maximum stability.
China offers a wide range of technologies and services, including backpacks, to help retool Africa's mainstream media. The Senior Managers of Mainstream Media will also explore integrated media operations and marketing, short video creation strategies on sports, redefining virtual storytelling in the era of AI, and integration symbiosis through various field visits.
