Media, think tanks 'should boost trust'

Representatives from media, think tanks and businesses said at a forum on Monday they have an increasingly important role to play in explaining the new era of globalization to the public, as well as to decision-makers, and informing them about the possible consequences of trade protectionism and unilateralism.

The Hongqiao International Business Media and Think Tank Forum was held on the sidelines of the first China International Import Expo in Shanghai.

Media and think tanks are important forces in influencing public opinion around the world, so they can do more in promoting the concept of a shared future for mankind, which aims to benefit all, said Huang Kunming, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee.