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Nase Pravda

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Naše Pravda (我们的真相) is a weekly publication that replaced the left-wing daily newspaper Haló Noviny, which operated from 1991 to 2022. According to available information, the publication positions itself as a party weekly that presents primarily the views of the Communist Party of Bohemia and Moravia (捷克和摩拉维亚共产党), or KSČM), and organizations and individuals close to the party. The weekly claims to serve as a successor publication continuing coverage for readers previously served by Haló Noviny. The publication operates as what it describes as a purely party weekly focusing on presenting political perspectives aligned with the KSČM and associated organizations.

Communist Party of Bohemia and Moravia

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The Communist Party of Bohemia and Moravia (KSČM) (捷克和摩拉维亚共产党) is a communist party established on March 31, 1990, and headquartered in Prague that claims to represent communist ideology in the Czech Republic with a membership of 16,000 as of 2024. According to organizational listings, leadership has included Kateřina Konečná as chairwoman and Milan Krajča as deputy leader. The party positions itself as one of the few former ruling parties in post-Communist Central Eastern Europe to retain the Communist title in its name and describes its ideology as communism and anti-capitalism. The organization has engaged with various political coalitions, provided parliamentary support to Andrej Babiš’ Second Cabinet until April 2021, and published the newspaper Haló Noviny until 2013. The party claims to follow the slogan “With the people for the people” and maintains observer status with the Party of the European Left.

Republic of Maldives

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The Republic of Maldives is an archipelagic nation in the Indian Ocean comprising 26 atolls southwest of Sri Lanka and India. As the world’s lowest-lying country with an average elevation of just 1.5 meters above sea level, the Maldives faces significant environmental challenges from rising sea levels. The nation operates as a presidential republic established in 1968, with an elected People’s Majlis serving as its legislative body. Malé serves as the capital and most populous city. Since gaining independence from Britain in 1965, the country has experienced periods of political instability alongside efforts at democratic reform. Under President Mohamed Muizzu, the Maldives has strengthened ties with China through the Belt and Road Initiative, borrowing $1.4 billion and shifting away from its traditional partnership with India. The Maldives maintains membership in various international organizations including the United Nations, Commonwealth of Nations, Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, and South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, reflecting its active engagement in regional and global affairs despite being Asia’s smallest country by land area.

Kazakhstan President’s TV and Radio Complex

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The Television and Radio Complex of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan operates as a state-controlled media entity established in December 1996 to serve as the official “information resource” documenting presidential activities. The organization claims to produce “targeted video products” including thematic documentaries and presentation videos, while maintaining personal video, audio and film archives of the president. Kazakhstan’s media environment remains dominated by state-owned and pro-government outlets, with most major media controlled directly or indirectly by the government, while pro-opposition publications have been closed or forced into exile, according to Reporters Without Borders.

Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan

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The Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦共和国政府) is the collegial executive body established in its current form on December 18, 1995, and headquartered in Astana at the House of Ministries. The government exercises executive power, develop socio-economic policy, manage state property, and oversee ministries and local executive bodies throughout Kazakhstan. According to constitutional law, the government is formed by the President and consists of the Prime Minister, deputy ministers, and other officials. The government positions itself as responsible to the President in all activities and maintains oversight of state media operations, including government-backed publications such as Kazakhstanskaya Pravda. The structure includes the National Security Committee, established June 13, 1992, and various ministries managing domestic and foreign policy implementation.

Swiat Elit

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Świat Elit is a Polish political-business magazine established in 2001 that positions itself as presenting and promoting political, business, uniformed service, and cultural elites. The bimonthly publication claims to feature interviews with politicians from various political options, successful business figures, and diplomatic representatives, while also presenting Polish artists and cultural personalities. According to its materials, the magazine is distributed to high-level government offices including the Presidential Chancellery, Prime Minister’s office, Parliament, ministries, embassies, diplomatic missions, and international trade representations, as well as to local government officials, uniformed services, and Polish and foreign entrepreneurs. The publication states it is available at over 360 selected prestigious restaurant-café locations and 520 exclusive hotels and spa centers in major urban areas throughout Poland, and is presented at business clubs, galleries, and political-economic events.

SPH Media Trust

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SPH Media Trust (SMT), short for Singapore Press Holdings Media Trust, is a Singapore public company limited by guarantee in the media sector, formed through the spin off in July 2021 of Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) — the conglomerate formed in 1984 and running scores of newspapers and other media, including major dailies such as The Straits Times and Lianhe Zaobao. In February 2022, the government pledged nearly S$1 billion over a five-year period to support the digital modernization efforts of the group, which today is the parent entity of SPH Media Holdings Pte Ltd and SPH Media Limited, the latter being the company directly operating scores of media outlets in Singapore.

Tsinghua University’s School of Journalism and Communication

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The School of Journalism and Communication at Tsinghua University (清華大學新聞與傳播學院) was officially established on April 21, 2002, evolving from earlier programs that traced back to 1985 when an editorial studies direction was established within the Chinese Literature Department. The Department of Communication was subsequently formed in October 1998 under the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, launching a Master’s program in communication in September 2000 and a Bachelor’s program in journalism in September 2001. Upon its establishment in 2002, the school was already recognized as among the top five journalism schools in China alongside more established institutions such as Renmin University, Fudan University, and the Communication University of China. Fan Jingyi (范敬宜), former editor-in-chief of People’s Daily, was appointed as the school’s founding dean. As part of Tsinghua University, the school operates under the supervision of China’s Ministry of Education, which provides both affiliation and funding to the institution.