On July 5, the inaugural meeting of the editorial committee for the Chinese Radio and Television Compendium was held in Beijing, jointly hosted by the China Television Artists Association, Communication University of Zhejiang (CUZ), and China Research Center for Radio and Television Arts. The event brought together prominent scholars and industry experts from across China’s broadcasting sector, marking a new phase in the development of this landmark archival and scholarly project.
Yi Kai, Secretary-General of the China Television Artists Association and Chair of the Editorial Committee, emphasized in his address that China Research Center for Radio and Television Arts—jointly established by the National Radio and Television Administration and CUZ—is responsible for the compendium’s compilation. This effort reflects a deep commitment to theoretical development and creative guidance in the broadcasting field.
Yi noted that summarizing the creative achievements of China’s new era is essential for setting quality benchmarks and narrative standards. He described the Compendium as a strategic project to support the high-quality development of radio, television, and online audio-visual media. He called for adherence to political principles, professional standards, and a pursuit of excellence, ensuring the project is advanced with rigour, discipline, and integrity.
Wei Lu, President and Deputy Party Secretary of CUZ, and Co-Chair of the Editorial Committee, highlighted the project’s significance across three key dimensions:
1.A Major Cultural Project — providing a panoramic record of the growth and achievements of China’s broadcasting and audio-visual industry;
2.A Major Theoretical Initiative — aimed at building a knowledge system rooted in China’s own broadcasting theory;
3.A Major Educational Endeavour — serving as a valuable resource for talent development, curriculum innovation, and the integration of education, science, and training.
Wei also stated that the editorial committee will mobilize both leading experts and rising young scholars to advance the compendium’s development, build its digital platform, and promote the transformation of its contents into textbooks and wider public dissemination—contributing to the cultural strength of the nation.
Professor Wang Junjie, Director of China Research Center for Radio and Television Arts and Executive Director of the Compendium Office, presented a comprehensive overview of the project. He explained that the Compendium will provide a systematic record of the development, achievements, and theoretical contributions of Chinese broadcasting and television since 2012. It aims to serve professional practice, support academic research, and enhance cultural communication.
Each volume will be co-edited by leading experts or senior industry administrators. A rigorous three-stage editorial process—initial review, peer review, and final review—will ensure clear logic, academic rigour, accurate historical documentation, and consistent language style.
The compilation is planned to take two years and will unfold in five phases. Through a multidimensional structure—focusing on events, people, works, and historical perspectives—the Compendium will offer a panoramic view of broadcasting’s development in the new era. It will ultimately become a reference work of national, industrial, and cultural significance.
Simultaneously, a digital platform will be developed to include structured data, visual analytics, full-text search capabilities, dynamic case studies, and an interactive policy index—supporting long-term academic use and continuous updates.
At the appointment ceremony, Secretary-General Yi Kai issued letters of appointment to the chief editors of seven main volumes: TV Drama, TV Arts, TV Theory, Documentary, Broadcast News, Radio Arts, and Presentation & Hosting. Yi Kai and Wei Lu also presented letters of commission to representatives of key contributors—highlighting the significance and responsibility of the undertaking.
During the expert discussion, committee members agreed that compiling the Chinese Radio and Television Compendium is not just a documentation project, but also a crucial opportunity to construct an independent Chinese broadcasting theory system. Scholars stressed the need to reflect the spirit of the times and adopt a problem-oriented approach that combines historical analysis with creative and communicative dimensions.
Many suggested moving beyond traditional classification systems and developing a uniquely Chinese logic that integrates policy, media evolution, public memory, and narrative aesthetics—achieving not only the preservation of history but also theoretical innovation and systemic knowledge building.
Their insights laid a strong strategic and conceptual foundation for the project, demonstrating collective academic foresight for the development of China’s broadcasting industry in the new era.
Guo Changhong, Deputy Secretary-General of the China Television Artists Association, chaired the meeting. In her concluding remarks, she affirmed that the committee had reached an academic consensus and established a clear path forward. She called on all members to embrace their responsibilities, deepen collaboration, and jointly promote the high-quality publication of the Compendium.
