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Ghana
Chinese Ambassador Tong Defa (童德發) attended a year-end media reception hosted by the Ghana–China Friendship Association (加納—中國友好協會) on December 10, 2025, according to an embassy notice. The event hosted approximately 40 participants, including Association Chairman Ambassador Anani-Isaac (戴安大使), friendship figures (友好人士) referring to non-governmental individuals who support Beijing’s interests, and local media representatives. Tong utilized the platform to signal messaging from the CCP’s Fourth Plenum (四中全會) and China’s zero-tariff measures toward Ghana, while noting outcomes from President Mahama’s (馬哈馬總統) recent visit to China. Speakers praised the "
Ghana
The Ghana–China Friendship Association (加納—中國友好協會), or GHACHIFA, was incorporated on October 8, 1999, to facilitate non-state cooperation between Accra and Beijing — though its digital presence suggests an ad hoc operation. The association's official website is registered to the police commissioner in the city of Tema, in the region of Greater Accra, and retains default "Consulting WP" WordPress t…
Ghana
The Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Ghana (中華人民共和國駐加納共和國大使館) is the primary diplomatic mission representing Beijing’s interests in Accra. Following the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1960 and their restoration in 1972, the embassy has overseen the elevation of bilateral ties to a "Strategic Partnership" as of 2024. The mission actively coordinates with local groups like the Ghana–China Friendship Association (加納—中國友好協會) to promote "friendship" (友好)—a term in CCP official discourse that generally entails the accommodating of China’s interests in relationships. The embassy’s economic and comme…
Ghana
MyJoyOnline is the flagship digital platform of Ghana's Multimedia Group and one of the country's most visited indigenous news websites. Launched as part of the company's digital expansion, the site delivers breaking news, political coverage, business reporting, and entertainment content in English. MyJoyOnline extends the reach of the group's radio brands, particularly Joy FM, providing multimedia content including text, audio, and video to audiences across Ghana and the diaspora. The platform serves as a leading source for Ghanaian news and current affairs, offering comprehensive coverage of national and regional developments. MyJoyOnline has
Ghana
News Ghana is an independent digital news platform delivering coverage of national, regional, and continental issues across Africa. Founded in 2012 by Roger A. Agana and owned by M'ideas Group, the site publishes around the clock, specializing in business, politics, governance, economics, energy, infrastructure, education, health, transportation, and sports with a focus on developmental reporting and African investment opportunities. News Ghana serves readers in Ghana and the diaspora, providing analysis and feature content aimed at driving national dialogue and regional development. The platform positions itself as committed to advancing democr…
Ghana
The Multimedia Group is Ghana's largest independent media and entertainment company, operating six radio stations, three digital platforms, and the country's first free-to-air multi-channel television network. Founded in 1995 by entrepreneur Kwasi Twum, a past President of the Ghana Independent Broadcasters’ Association (GIBA), with 12 employees, the company now employs approximately 600 staff and reaches audiences across Ghana and beyond through brands including Joy FM, Adom FM, Multi TV, and platforms MyJoyOnline.com and AdomOnline.com. Th…
Sweden
On January 8, 2020, Chinese Ambassador to Sweden Gui Congyou (桂從友) was interviewed at the embassy by Swedish Television (SVT) regarding media roles and Swedish coverage of China. The interview, published on January 17, 2020, covered media responsibilities, press freedom, journalist visa policies, and the case of detained Swedish citizen Gui Minhai (桂敏海). Gui outlined three media principles: basing reporting on "objective facts," promoting "friendship" rather …
Sweden
Sveriges Television, SVT, also known as "Swedish Television," is Sweden's national public broadcasting service, operating as a tax-funded, independent public service broadcaster without commercial advertising. Established in 1956, SVT runs multiple channels including SVT1, SVT2, and SVT24, along with digital platforms. The organization maintains editorial independence under Swedish constitutional protections for press freedom and operates according to public service principles. SVT employs correspondents worldwide, including in Beijing, covering international news and affairs. The broadcaster has been a frequent target of Chinese diplomatic criticism for …
China, Iceland
On December 24, 2014, Xinhua News Agency reported on the launch of the Chinese-language edition of Icelandic Times magazine. The coverage featured an interview with then-Prime Minister Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson, who described China as "a country creating the future" and emphasized Iceland's interest in strengthening bilateral cooperation, particularly in tourism. Tourism Minister Ragnheiður Elín Árnadóttir also appeared in the coverage, welcoming Chinese tourists. The Xinhua report promoted the magazine's first Chin…
Iceland
On July 23, 2024, Icelandic Times magazine published an interview with Ambassador He Rulong (何儒龍) titled "Different Countries, Connected Hearts" (《國不同,心相通》). The interview highlighted cooperation between China and Iceland in cultural tourism, Arctic affairs, geothermal energy, and mutual learning between civilizations (文明互鑒). The piece was published in three languages—Icelandic, English, and Chinese. Icelandic Times has maintained longstanding cooperation with Chinese state entities, including Xinhua News Agency, and regularly features content from Chinese diplomatic missions. The interview represents continued use of the publication …
Iceland
On July 25, 2019, the Chinese Embassy in Iceland published a signed article by Ambassador Jin Zhijian (金智健) in Icelandic Times magazine titled "The Time is Right to Advance China-Iceland Bilateral Cooperation" (《推動中冰雙邊合作正當其時》). The embassy-provided article (駐冰島使館供稿) appeared in the magazine's seventh issue, which has had longstanding cooperation with Chinese state entities, including Xinhua News Agency. Jin's piece emphasized bilateral achievements including trade exceeding $700 million in 2018, high-level exchanges, cultural initiatives like the "Happy Chinese New Year" (歡樂春節) celebrations, and cooperation on Arctic affairs and climate change.…
Iceland
On October 1, 2019, the Chinese Embassy in Iceland collaborated with two Icelandic publications — the daily newspaper Morgunblaðið and the Icelandic Times — to mark the 70th anniversary of the People's Republic of China (PRC). The embassy produced an eight-page Icelandic supplement and a 38-page English special edition containing data on China’s development and articles on bilateral relations. Ambassador Jin Zhijian (金智健) used these platforms to state China’s positions on the "Belt and Road" initiative, Arctic policy, and trade friction. The publications included interviews and articles from Icelandic figures, including the former pre…
Iceland
On June 13, 2019, Chinese Ambassador Jin Zhijian (金智健) visited Icelandic Times and met with Editor-in-Chief Einar Thorsteinsson and senior staff to discuss future cooperation. Jin introduced China's economic and social development and bilateral relations with Iceland, praising the magazine's Chinese edition for providing tourism information that enhanced Chinese tourists' understanding of Icelandic society, economy, and culture. The ambassador stated that "the Chinese Embassy was willing to strengthen cooperation with Icelandic Times and work together to promote further development of China-Iceland relations." Thorsteinsson welcomed t…
Iceland
Founded in 1913, Morgunblaðið is a leading Icelandic daily newspaper headquartered in Reykjavík. Traditionally aligned with the center-right Independence Party, it has long championed individual liberty, private enterprise, and Western alignment. Though it historically functioned as an unofficial party organ, the paper asserted editorial independence by the 1980s. In 2009, following the financial crisis, the appointment of former Prime Minister Davíð Oddsson as co-editor shifted its stance further right, drawing criticism for prioritizing political interests. Despite digital competition, its online platform, mbl.is, remains a primary news source, maintaining the publication’s inf…
Iceland
Established in 2009 by editor Einar Th. Thorsteinsson, Icelandic Times (冰岛时代) is a multi-lingual magazine covering tourism, culture, and business that maintains distinct institutional ties to Chinese state media. Since 2014, the magazine has produced a Chinese-language edition printed in China and distributed through thousands of Chinese travel agencies, with editorial content frequently amplifying PRC official narratives including features on the "Belt and Road" initiative and exclusive interviews with Chinese ambassadors. The outlet has collaborated directly with Xinhua…
