TORONTO, October 20, 2026 – The Canadian Association of Chinese Reporters (CACR) celebrated its 10th anniversary on October 17 in Markham, Ontario. Nearly 100 guests from Canada’s political, media and business sectors, along with representatives of the Chinese Canadian community, attended the celebration. Under the theme “A Decade Together: Chinese-Language Media and the Community Moving Forward,” the event reflected on the association’s development over the past decade and featured discussions on the social responsibilities of Chinese-language media, industry transformation, cultural exchange and community cooperation.
The Canadian Association of Chinese Reporters was established in October 2016. During the celebration, a 10th-anniversary retrospective video was screened, featuring footage of news coverage, media exchanges and cultural activities over the years. The video highlighted the development and changes experienced by the association and its member media organizations during the past decade.
CACR President Zhu Fengjie thanked fellow journalists, partner organizations and community supporters who have contributed to the association’s development over the years. In her welcoming remarks, she said Chinese-language media have undergone a significant transformation over the past decade, moving from traditional newspapers, radio and television toward websites, social media platforms, short-form videos and other forms of communication.
With the continued development of artificial intelligence and digital technologies, she noted that the media industry faces both new opportunities and challenges. Looking ahead, she emphasized the need to strengthen cooperation among media organizations in news gathering and reporting, explore the use of emerging technologies, and maintain professional journalism standards while remaining rooted in local communities.
A congratulatory letter from the All-China Journalists Association was also presented during the event, extending congratulations to CACR on its 10th anniversary.
Cheng Hongbo, Acting Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Toronto, acknowledged the association’s work over the past decade in news reporting, cultural exchanges and community engagement.
He noted that overseas Chinese-language media are not only important sources of information for Chinese communities but also an integral part of Canada’s multicultural society. He said these media organizations play a bridging role in promoting people-to-people exchanges between China and Canada.
Discussing the future development of Chinese-language media, Cheng encouraged journalists to focus on telling three types of stories.
The first is telling China’s stories, helping Canadian society develop a more comprehensive and accurate understanding of China. The second is telling Canada’s stories, particularly those of Chinese Canadians who have established roots in local communities, integrated into Canadian society and contributed to the country’s development. The third is telling stories of friendship and exchanges between China and Canada by documenting people-to-people connections through journalism and visual storytelling.
Cheng said the Chinese Consulate General in Toronto would continue to support the Canadian Association of Chinese Reporters and Chinese-language media professionals.
In a separate interview with CCTVmedium, Cheng further reflected on the association’s achievements over the past decade. He said CACR had not only documented the development of the local Chinese community but had also preserved valuable records of exchanges between China and Canada.
He expressed hope that the association would continue to grow over the next ten years and make further contributions to the local Chinese community, Canada’s multicultural society and friendly exchanges between the two countries.
Former Canadian Senator Hu Zixiu, Honorary President of CACR, also attended the celebration. He reviewed the association’s development since its establishment and recalled hosting a delegation of its media representatives during a visit to Parliament Hill in 2017.
He said Chinese-language media have a responsibility to provide timely information to their communities and expressed hope that the association would continue reporting on developments in both Canada and China to promote mutual understanding.
In a separate interview, Hu recalled supporting the establishment of CACR ten years earlier. He said delivering accurate information to different groups within the community is an important responsibility of Chinese-language media.
He also thanked association members for their dedication and contributions over the past decade and expressed hope that CACR would continue providing valuable news and information to Chinese Canadians.
Several federal, provincial and municipal political representatives also delivered remarks during the celebration.
Member of Parliament Jean Yip recognized the long-standing contributions of Chinese-language media to local news and public affairs reporting. She said that as traditional print media and the broader news environment continue to change, access to objective and fair news coverage is especially important for the Chinese Canadian community.
She also referred to federal government initiatives supporting local journalism and ethnic media.
Member of Parliament Vincent Neil Ho emphasized the importance of independent and local media. He noted that some community stories may not receive sufficient attention from mainstream news organizations, while ethnic media have long maintained close connections with local communities and can document and share those stories in languages familiar to residents.
Ontario MPP Logan Kanapathi, representing Markham–Thornhill, recognized the contributions of Chinese Canadians to Ontario and Canadian society. He said Chinese-language and other ethnic media play an important role in connecting communities from different cultural backgrounds.
In an interview with CCTVmedium, Kanapathi further discussed the challenges facing immigrant and minority communities. He emphasized that media organizations serving different ethnic communities should strengthen cooperation and work together to represent community concerns.
He said journalists should stand up for what is right rather than simply follow popular opinions.
York Region Regional Councillor Alan Ho also congratulated CACR on its 10th anniversary. He praised Chinese-language media for their coverage of Markham’s multicultural communities, noting that journalism can help connect residents from different cultural backgrounds and encourage mutual understanding and communication.
Song Yingqiao, Vice-President of the Sino-Canadian Entrepreneurs Association and founder of WeCAN Cloud, expressed his respect for Chinese-language journalists during his remarks.
He reflected on cooperation between the Sino-Canadian Entrepreneurs Association and CACR and recognized the role of Chinese-language media in documenting economic and cultural exchanges between Canada and China, as well as encouraging Chinese Canadians to participate in local community affairs.
Zhu Yan, President of the Confederation of Toronto Chinese Canadian Organizations, discussed the relationship between Chinese-language media and the Chinese Canadian community from the perspective of community organizations.
She thanked journalists for their continued participation in local events and their reporting over the years, expressing hope that Chinese-language media would continue serving as channels for information sharing and cultural exchange.
During the association’s 10-year review, CACR Vice-President Xie Yan, President of Canada’s Tianshi Weekly, who travelled from Alberta to attend the celebration, introduced the association’s history and major activities since its founding in 2016.
The retrospective highlighted initiatives including a 2017 media delegation visit to Canada’s Parliament Hill, exchanges between Chinese and Canadian media organizations, and the launch of the China Stories, Chinese New Year Chinese Canadian Spring Festival Gala in 2018.
In recent years, the association has also participated in international exchanges among overseas Chinese-language media, cultural reporting activities and local public affairs coverage. Through these initiatives, CACR has created opportunities for journalists to collaborate and exchange professional experiences.
A video introducing CACR’s member media organizations was also screened, featuring executive council members representing Chinese-language media outlets from different regions of Canada.
Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti attended the celebration and presented a certificate of recognition to CACR in honour of its 10th anniversary and contributions to the media sector.
In his remarks, Scarpitti thanked Chinese-language journalists for their long-standing coverage of news in Markham. He noted that local media help residents and businesses stay informed about city council decisions, community affairs and public services, which is particularly important for newcomers.
In an interview with CCTVmedium, Scarpitti said Chinese-language journalists not only provide residents with important information about public services but also report on the achievements of local Chinese Canadian entrepreneurs and community organizations.
He described Chinese-language media as an important bridge connecting communities with their audiences and wished CACR continued success in the years ahead.
The celebration also featured cultural performances, including dance and choral presentations.
Happy Linda Dance Studio performed the dance A Flourishing World of Blossoms, while the student arts ensemble of the Canadian Chinese Education Society presented the choral performance Lighting Up the Future, offering their congratulations on CACR’s 10th anniversary.
David Zhang, Chief Director of the China Stories, Chinese New Year Spring Festival Gala and President of the Canada Performing Arts Network, reflected on previous editions of the gala and announced that preparations for the 2027 Spring Festival Gala had begun.
Cultural and arts representative Ren Ya also congratulated CACR during an interview and expressed hope that the association would continue promoting Chinese culture and strengthening cultural exchanges between China and Canada.
An awards ceremony was held to recognize individuals and partner organizations that have supported CACR’s development over the years.
Shui Shousong of the Sino-Canadian Entrepreneurs Association received the Special Contribution Award.
David Zhang of the Canada Performing Arts Network received the Best Cooperation Partner Award.
Wan Bing of the Canada-China Liquor Culture Association and Baiwan Wines Inc. received the Cultural Exchange Support Award.
Stanley Wang received the Special Advisor Contribution Award.
Organizers said the awards were intended to recognize the long-standing support these individuals and organizations have provided in the association’s development, media cooperation and cultural activities.
The anniversary celebration also received support from local businesses. Baiwan Wines Inc., serving as the event’s exclusive Chinese baijiu partner, sponsored Langjiu products for the occasion.
During the 10th-anniversary ceremony, association leaders and guests from various sectors gathered on stage for a cake-cutting and toast to celebrate the milestone.
In addition to the anniversary retrospective, guest speeches and awards ceremony, the celebration featured a forum on new energy vehicles, jointly organized by CACR and the Sino-Canadian Entrepreneurs Association.
The forum was moderated by OMNI TV journalist and host Yang Jie and featured five industry guests: Discussions focused on the development of Canada’s new energy vehicle market, consumer vehicle purchasing decisions, charging infrastructure, automotive industry transformation and technological innovation.
Participants also discussed policy changes affecting the adoption of new energy vehicles in Canada, market costs, consumer acceptance, battery recycling and the development of charging infrastructure.
They exchanged views on China’s experience in developing its new energy vehicle industry and potential opportunities for cooperation between Canada and China in related sectors.
Following the forum, Chinese Canadian community member Chen Bingding delivered remarks reflecting on the social responsibilities of journalists, drawing on his early experience in news translation and editing at Nanyang Siang Pau in Malaysia.
Chen said news organizations should not only deliver information to the public but also pay attention to community concerns, report on issues affecting residents and communicate public opinions to relevant authorities.
He emphasized that journalists have a responsibility both to help communities understand government policies and to ensure that decision-makers hear the voices of different groups.
He added that as Canada’s economy and international relations continue to evolve, Chinese-language media should pay closer attention to how these changes affect local residents.
The event concluded with a prize draw. Sun Ruixiang, a CACR advisor and representative of Gonggong News Agency, introduced prizes provided by the ViVa organization and joined guests in the draw, adding an interactive element to the celebration.
Over the past decade, CACR has remained rooted in Canada’s multicultural society, working to create more opportunities for its members to conduct interviews, exchange professional experiences and collaborate on news coverage.
The association has also helped strengthen connections between Chinese-language media, other news organizations, community groups and different sectors of society.
The 10th anniversary marks an important milestone, but not the end of the journey.
Looking ahead, the Canadian Association of Chinese Reporters will continue to serve local communities and maintain exchanges and cooperation with fellow journalists, community organizations and partners from across society.
In an ever-changing media environment, the association aims to uphold professional standards, remain open to new opportunities, continue documenting the times and tell the authentic and diverse stories of Canada’s multicultural society.
A decade together, with media and community moving forward side by side.
The 10th anniversary is not only a time to look back, but also a new beginning.
（LJI by Yuanyuan）
