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Activity Type: PRC Foreign Ministry Visit or Activity

Gui Congyou Interviewed by Swedish Television

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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 than inciting hostility, and assuming social responsibility. In CCP official discourse, which assumes political control of media for the Party’s needs, “objectivity” refers to coverage aligned with the CCP’s vision rather than criticism of China and its leaders. “Friendship” implies a conditional relationship where criticism is set aside for mutual interests. Gui criticized Swedish journalists for “groundlessly attacking” the Chinese Communist Party and government while refusing to visit China, comparing them to Chekhov’s short story “The Man in a Case” (裝在套子裡的人) — understood as a cautionary tale about voluntary isolation. He confirmed rejecting visa applications from Swedish journalists, stating Sweden lacked “the qualifications and ability to interfere in other countries’ internal affairs.”

Chinese Ambassador Meets President of El Moudjahid

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On January 25, 2026, Chinese Ambassador to Algeria Dong Guangli (董广利) met with Taharoubt, president of El Moudjahid, Algeria’s oldest official media outlet, to discuss bilateral relations, regional issues, and media cooperation. Ambassador Dong emphasized China’s commitment to Africa, noting that Chinese foreign ministers have begun each year with visits to Africa for 36 consecutive years, a tradition demonstrating, he said, enduring “friendship” — a term the CCP frequently uses in diplomatic contexts to signal accommodation of China’s interests. He highlighted China’s “zero-tariff” policy as a signature of China-Africa cooperation and promoted 2026 as the “Year of China-Africa People-to-People Exchanges.” Dong expressed willingness to strengthen cooperation across all sectors, including media. Taharoubt praised China’s modernization achievements and affirmed Algeria’s commitment to deepening media collaboration, describing the Algeria-China friendship as “profound, solid, and ever-renewing.”

Chinese Ambassador Hosts Chinese-language Media at Embassy in Manila

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On January 8, 2026, the Chinese Embassy in Manila convened an event for Chinese-language media in the Philippines, hosted by Ambassador Jing Quan and later reported by CNTV Philippines on January 14. Framed around foreign policy and bilateral relations, the meeting emphasized the role of Chinese-language media in supporting China–Philippines cooperation, with language stressing “close cooperation” (密切配合) with the embassy. According to CNTV, Jing praised media outlets for promoting friendship, Chinese culture, and the Belt and Road Initiative, while calling for properly managing maritime disputes and restoring bilateral ties to a cooperative track. He described China’s development as an opportunity for the Philippines and urged expanded people-to-people exchanges, trade cooperation, and joint efforts against transnational crime. Media representatives in attendance included the World News (世界日報), Chinese Commercial News (菲律賓商報), United Daily News (聯合日報), Chinoy TV (菲華電視台), FilChiOC (菲華工商總會), and Chinatown TV (唐人街電視台). The event concluded with a luncheon and group photo.

Chinese Ambassador Meets Boss of Turkuvaz Media Group

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On November 12, 2025, Chinese Ambassador to Turkey Jiang Xuebin (姜学斌) met with Serhat Albayrak, president of Turkey’s Turquoise Media Group (綠鬆石媒體集團), to discuss China-Turkey relations and media cooperation. According to a statement from the Chinese embassy in Ankara, Jiang emphasized that media cooperation represents “an important component of China-Turkey relations” and “a vital channel for promoting people-to-people connectivity,” noting that the two sides have “enormous potential for cooperation.” The ambassador said China would use the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2026 as an opportunity to “strengthen exchanges and cooperation” with Turquoise Media Group to “foster mutual understanding and positive perception between the two peoples” and “create a favorable atmosphere for the development of bilateral relations.” Albayrak reportedly praised China’s modernization achievements and stated that Turquoise Media Group “attaches great importance to China’s core concerns” and “will never allow any force to undermine the development of China-Turkey relations,” calling this a “red line.” He pledged the group would continue its “pro-China friendly stance” and “actively promote exchanges and cooperation in news, publishing, humanities and other fields.”

Chinese Ambassador Meets With Head of Polish State Broadcaster

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In July 2018, Chinese Ambassador to Poland Liu Guangyuan (劉光源) met with Stanisław Stanecki, deputy director of Polish state broadcaster TVP (Telewizja Polska). Liu emphasized that Poland-China relations created opportunities for media cooperation, pledging embassy support for exchanges. Stanecki, representing Poland’s only public broadcaster and largest television network, highlighted TVP’s collaborations with Chinese media including Chengdu Television (成都电视台) and expressed interest in deepening partnerships. The two sides exchanged views on specific cooperation initiatives for future collaboration.

Chinese Diplomat Visits Sin Chew Daily

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On December 8, 2023, Chinese Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Zheng Xuefang (鄭學方) visited the headquarters of Malaysia’s Sin Chew Daily and met with senior leaders from Media Chinese International Limited. The meeting occurred in the context of 2024 marking the 50th anniversary of China-Malaysia diplomatic relations, established on May 31, 1974. Zheng praised the role of media in strengthening bilateral relations and emphasized the concept of a “China-Malaysia community of shared destiny” (中馬命運共同體). The meeting was attended by Media Chinese International Board Chairman Tiong Choon (張聰), Editor-in-Chief Kuok Ching Kian (郭清江), Sin Chew Daily CEO Xu Chun (許春), Executive Editor-in-Chief Chen Hanguang (陳漢光), and General Manager of Corporate Relations Chen Jinquan (陳金泉).

Chinese Consulate in Kuching and Malaysia’s Sin Chew Daily Launch Reading Initiative

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On October 12, 2018, the Chinese Consulate General in Kuching launched the “Love Chinese Language” reading program with Sin Chew Daily (星洲日報). The initiative targeted 222 Chinese primary schools in Sarawak, featuring newspaper reading promotion, language competitions, and wall newspaper design contests. Chinese Consul General Cheng Guangzhong (程廣中) said he hoped the program would help children develop Chinese reading habits and that Malaysian Chinese were “upholding the fine tradition of respecting teachers and valuing education” and “inheriting and developing Chinese language education.” Malaysian Deputy Education Minister Teo Nie Ching (張念群) stated the federal government would take a “more open and enlightened attitude” toward Chinese education. State official Sim Kui Hian (沈桂賢) expressed hope that Chinese universities would establish branch campuses in Sarawak. About 200 people attended the launch at Kuching Chinese Primary School No. 1. The program was reported by Xinhua News Agency as part of efforts to promote Chinese language education development in Malaysia.

China Funds Tanzania’s Excellence in Journalism Awards

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On May 12, 2018, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, the Media Council of Tanzania and Embassy of China co-sponsored the ninth Excellence in Journalism Awards Tanzania ceremony at Golden Tulip Hotel, with guest of honor Professor Issa Shivji and organizing committee chairman Kajubi Mukajanga attending alongside partners including Tanzania Revenue Authority, World Wildlife Fund, Tanzania Breweries Limited, and HakiElimu among others. The Media Council of Tanzania’s annual report lists the Embassy of China as the lead partner among sponsors who “made EJAT 2017 possible,” indicating direct Chinese funding of the journalism awards program.

Polish Publication Runs Article from Chinese Ambassador

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On October 8, 2023, in Warsaw, Chinese Ambassador to Poland Sun Linjiang (孙霖江) published a signed article titled “Global Development Initiative Promotes Common Development of the World” in Polish magazine World Elite (Światowa Elita), with the Chinese Embassy claiming the piece would explain the Global Development Initiative (全球发展倡议) and promote China’s vision of providing “new opportunities for the world through Chinese-style modernization.” Sun’s article emphasized China’s role as a “responsible major power” offering “Chinese wisdom and Chinese solutions,” citing support from “over 100 countries and international organizations” and China’s 38.6 percent contribution to global economic growth, while advocating for building a “community with shared future for mankind” (人类命运共同体) — a core Xi Jinping foreign policy phrase — under Belt and Road and China-Central and Eastern European cooperation frameworks. The op-ed uses standard PRC diplomatic terminology about “shared prosperity” (共同富裕) and “inclusive development,” suggesting the piece serves to legitimize China’s geopolitical initiatives rather than genuine economic partnership proposals.