Australia Network: stabilising its China presence with a new platform

ABC International and Australia Network have announced an agreement with the Shanghai Media Group.
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The meat and potatoes of the International Shanghai Channel deal. Source: frame grab from ICS program

ABC International and Australia Network have announced an agreement with the Shanghai Media Group to provide “an online portal in China through which a range of ABC and other Australian media content and services can be offered and presented to partner Chinese media organisations.” The release is careful and positive, and ignores the incendiary political context in which the ABC is currently working.

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David Tiley was the Editor of Screenhub from 2005 until he became Content Lead for Film in 2021 with a special interest in policy. He is a writer in screen media with a long career in educational programs, documentary, and government funding, with a side order in script editing. He values curiosity, humour and objectivity in support of Australian visions and the art of storytelling.