A delegation from China Media Group (CMG), held talks with Thomas Bach, now the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Honorary President for Life, and the newly elected IOC President Kirsty Coventry, on Monday in Lausanne, Switzerland, following the IOC presidency handover ceremony.
Both sides reached consensus on further strengthening comprehensive strategic cooperation and advancing innovative approaches to event broadcasting.
Bach and Coventry warmly welcomed CMG's participation in the ceremony and expressed gratitude for its longstanding support of the Olympic Movement, while CMG congratulated Bach on his new honorary role and Coventry on her appointment as IOC President.
Over the years, CMG and the IOC have achieved significant progress in broadcasting rights, signal production, and cultural collaboration. Notably, CMG signed an agreement with the Italian National Olympic Committee and the organizing committee of the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, becoming a rights-holding broadcaster of the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games.
As the only global media outlet producing 8K broadcast signals for the event, CMG looks forward to a close collaboration with the IOC under the leadership of Coventry, further solidify its role as a benchmark in international sports broadcasting, and deliver an extraordinary audiovisual experience of winter sports to global audiences.
Bach praised CMG's support and contributions to Olympic Games. As a valuable and close partner, the IOC has witnessed CMG's development in sports promotion, cultural exchanges, and growing international influence, and also voiced hope for even deeper cooperation in the future to further promote the Olympic Movement and its values and to contribute to a more united world, he said.
Noting the emotional significance of the Beijing Olympics in her own life, Coventry expressed the joy that over 100 million Chinese viewers watched the handover ceremony via CMG's coverage.
The IOC has always regarded CMG as a key partner, and expects to continue and expand this deep bond and mutual understanding, deepen cooperation on the basis of mutual benefit, promote the Olympic spirit more broadly, and advance the Olympic Movement to a new level, Coventry said.
CMG, IOC hold talks on strategic cooperation
CMG, IOC hold talks on strategic cooperation
The statement of U.S. President Donald Trump highlighted the urgency for reforming global governance, according to a poll from China Global Television Network (CGTN) on Friday.
"I don't need international law," said Trump during an with The New York Times this week, days after the U.S. attack on Venezuela and the forcible seizure of President Nicolas Maduro. This statement perfectly captures Washington's unilateral and hegemonic trajectory. The New York Times observed that Trump's assessment of his own freedom to use any instrument of military, economic or political power to cement American supremacy was the most blunt acknowledgment yet of his world-view.
In a global public opinion poll conducted by CGTN, 93.5 percent of respondents expressed belief that the U.S., by pursuing unilateralism, has placed itself in opposition to the international community. Also, 91.7 percent think that reforming the global governance system is an urgent priority.
On Wednesday the U.S. announced its withdrawal from 66 international organizations, setting a new record for its retreat from multilateral commitments. These organizations span climate, energy, and global governance, among other fields. Trump argues that their operations run counter to U.S. national interests, sovereignty, and economic prosperity.
In response, 84.1 percent of respondents were not surprised by the U.S. move. Meanwhile, 88.9 percent viewed it as another radical step under the "America First" doctrine. In addition, 93 percent believed the U.S. approach of using international systems when beneficial and abandoning them when not severely undermines the existing international order and global fairness and justice. Also, 88.3 percent noted that the U.S. withdrawals once again expose it as an irresponsible major power, dealing a significant blow to its international reputation. Furthermore, 88.5 percent believe the U.S. withdrawals reflect its negative attitude toward global governance.
The recent episode of unilateral and bullying actions by the U.S. government has sparked widespread alarm and discontent within the international community. Washington's adherence to the law of the jungle where "might is right" is severely undermining the global governance system. In the poll, 89.9 percent of respondents agreed that multilateralism, based on coordination and cooperation, remains key to addressing current global governance challenges. Meanwhile, 94.4 percent believe it is crucial to advance the reform of the global governance system, uphold international rule of law, and enhance the effectiveness of multilateral mechanisms. Moreover, 90 percent think major powers should shoulder greater responsibility and play a more constructive role in promoting global governance reform.
The poll was conducted across CGTN platforms in English, Spanish, French, Arabic, and Russian languages, attracting 24,000 responses within 24 hours.
Trump says 'I don't need international law,' highlighting urgency for reforming global governance: CGTN poll
