The Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory has launched a 12-week Ghana-China Media Fellowship aimed at equipping Ghanaian journalists with the knowledge and skills needed to provide balanced, informed and in-depth reporting on relations between Ghana and China.
The fellowship seeks to strengthen media understanding of the growing partnership between the two countries, which continues to expand across sectors including trade, investment, infrastructure, education, culture and diplomacy.
According to organisers, the programme is designed to bridge knowledge gaps and empower media professionals to tell compelling stories that reflect both the opportunities and complexities of China-Ghana relations.
The fellowship targets journalists whose professional interests extend beyond Africa to include China and its engagement with the continent. It aims to nurture a new generation of media practitioners with a deeper understanding of China’s history, political system, development trajectory and global influence.
Competition for places on the programme was intense. Out of about 150 applications received from journalists and media practitioners across the country, only 14 participants were selected through a rigorous merit-based process.
The selection considered applicants’ professional experience, interest in international affairs and potential to contribute meaningfully to discussions on China-Ghana relations.
The fellowship began with an intensive orientation session focusing on China’s historical evolution and contemporary development. Participants were introduced to topics including China’s ancient civilisation, political transformation, emergence as a global power, the One China Policy and the Belt and Road Initiative.
The programme also examined key periods in Chinese history, including Imperial China, the Century of Humiliation and the Mao era, providing participants with broader context for understanding modern China.
As part of the training, fellows have also commenced beginner-level Mandarin lessons aimed at helping them develop basic communication skills and improve engagement with Chinese institutions and sources.
Over the next 12 weeks, participants will take part in lectures, seminars, workshops and interactive discussions led by academics, diplomats, policy experts and experienced journalists.
Organisers say the fellowship is expected to strengthen participants’ research and analytical capabilities while broadening their perspectives on international affairs and China-Africa cooperation.
The initiative ultimately seeks to promote balanced journalism and contribute to stronger understanding between Ghana and China through informed and nuanced media coverage.
