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Italia News Online Partners with China Media Group

In May 2021, Italia News Online, a magazine owned by Atlanis srl, announced a content distribution agreement with China Media Group (中央廣播電視總台), China’s state broadcaster under direct control of the Chinese Communist Party’s Central Propaganda Department. The deal allows Italia News Online to distribute Italian-language productions from CGTN (中國環球電視網), CMG’s international English-language news channel, through its website and social media channels. According to the announcement, the content focuses on promoting cultural and socio-economic exchanges between Italy and China.

Activity Country:
Italy
Event Date:
01.05.2021
Activity Category:
Media Engagement Activity
Activity Type:
Bilateral Media Cooperation, Media Cooperation Agreement
Archived Source:
https://archive.ph/YyQtj

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