
Navigating Risks From Chinese Apps
An investigation report by one of Taiwan’s leading independent media outlets documents the human rights risks posed by app services created in China.

On May 20, 2026, on the sidelines of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation and China Media Group (中央廣播電視總台), or CMG, signed a memorandum of cooperation covering three areas. In mass communication, the agreement provides for joint production of news reports, thematic programs, and short videos, along with the exchange of related materials. In science, it covers cooperation on news broadcasting and media technology, along with joint research projects and seminars. In culture, it covers joint exhibitions, events, and competitions. A Financial University official said the memorandum with what they called “one of the world’s largest media groups” opened new horizons for the university. The memorandum seems to mark a new commitment to producing broadcast and media content outside the core academic mission of the Financial University, a Moscow-based state institution focused on training economists, financiers, and lawyers.
