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China International Communication Center

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The China International Communication Center, established in November 1993 and operational by April 1994, functions as a key external propaganda institution now under the Central Propaganda Department of the Chinese Communist Party. Originally subordinate to the State Council Information Office, with the Ministry of Finance (财政部) exercising ownership rights, the center evolved into a comprehensive international communications organization operating 26 overseas branches across 14 countries. Its multifaceted operations include publishing books and periodicals in over 40 languages, producing multimedia content, maintaining government websites including China Human Rights Network (中国人权网) and China Xinjiang Network (中国新疆网), organizing cultural exchanges, and publishing multilingual urban lifestyle magazines like “That’s China” (城市漫步). Following organizational restructuring, CICC has become instrumental in advancing Beijing’s global messaging strategy, with President Xi Jinping, according to state media reports from the organization’s 70th anniversary in 2019, setting expectations for its development into “a world-class, comprehensive international communication institution” (世界一流的综合性国际传播机构) to shape international perceptions of China through carefully coordinated narrative management across traditional and digital platforms.

Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar

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The Republic of the Union of Myanmar operates under military rule following a coup d’état on February 1, 2021, when the Tatmadaw, or armed services of Myanmar, seized power from the civilian government. The military junta, officially called the State Administration Council [view in Open Sanctions], displaced the democratically elected National League for Democracy government that had won a resounding victory in the 2020 general election. Myanmar gained independence from Britain on January 4, 1948, but has experienced prolonged military control interrupted only by brief periods of civilian governance, including 2015-2021 when democratic elections temporarily restored civilian leadership before the latest military takeover reversed democratic progress.

Government of Vietnam

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The Government of Vietnam functions as a unitary one-party socialist republic established in its current form in 1976. Led by the Communist Party of Vietnam, the executive branch consists of a prime minister, four deputies, and 14 ministries. The government has undergone several name changes since 1945, evolving from the Council of Government (1959-1980) to the Council of Ministers (1980-1992) before adopting its current designation. All government officials are appointed by the president on the prime minister’s advice and approved by the National Assembly. The government claims to be accountable to the National Assembly, though critics note the Communist Party maintains strict control over all state functions, with the party’s general secretary considered Vietnam’s highest political authority.

Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

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The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia’s parliamentary system was established August 21, 1995, when the Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Democratic Front adopted the current constitution. The prime minister serves as head of government while the president holds the ceremonial head of state position. The bicameral legislature includes a 547-member House of Peoples’ Representatives elected for five-year terms and a 108-member House of Federation with representatives chosen by regional councils. Based in Addis Ababa, this federal system replaced centralized imperial and military rule, establishing ethnic-based governance across eleven regional states and two chartered cities to manage the country’s diverse ethnic populations.

Cina in Italia

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Based in Rome, Cina in Italia magazine, which launched in 2001 as Life (生活), has since 2025 openly identified itself as the “Italian edition of China Newsweek.” China Newsweek (中国新闻周刊), which in the commercial press heyday of the 2000s was known for producing examples of strong journalism, is published under the China News Service (CNS), which since 2018 has been controlled by the United Front Work Department (UFWD) of the Chinese Communist Party — which coordinates China’s overseas influence operations. Cina in Italia continues to present itself as a cultural bridge between China and Italy. The magazine expanded to digital platforms in 2013 and opened an event space called Roma 9 in Rome’s S. Lorenzo district in 2018, while also becoming a publishing house for bilingual books.

ChinaTown

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ChinaTown, established in Mauritius on July 23, 2005, is a Chinese-language daily newspaper that describes itself as “a patriotic newspaper that loves the motherland—the People’s Republic of China” with a mission to “promote Chinese culture and report on modern China’s development.” The paper publishes eight A3-format pages daily, with its first page covering China’s major policies and “anti-independence, pro-unification” content. Pages 4-5 feature English and French content, while page 8 covers local news, including China-Mauritius relations and Chinese embassy activities. The outlet maintains close relationships with the Chinese Embassy and PRC government contacts, consistently mirroring Chinese Communist Party positions.

Macau Daily News

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Macau Daily News (澳門日報), founded in 1958, is a Chinese-language daily newspaper based in Macao that describes itself as “patriotic and Macau-loving media” relying on the “motherland,” referring to the People’s Republic of China. The newspaper covers local Macao news, Greater Bay Area(GBA) developments — referring to the Chinese government’s plan to integrate Hong Kong and Macau with the Pearl River Delta region — and mainland China affairs. Reporting tends to emphasize positive coverage of government policies, economic development, and cooperation between Macao and China. It has presence across multiple social media platforms, including Weibo, Facebook, Instagram, and WeChat, extending its reach to both mainland and international Chinese-speaking audiences. The outlet receives substantial funding from both the Macao SAR Government and through advertising contracts and direct subsidies. The publication maintains cooperative ties with PRC state media, including China News Service (中國新聞社), which operates under the CCP’s United Front Work Department. Macau Daily News shares the CNS mission to “tell China’s story and rally people’s hearts at home and abroad” (講好中國故事，凝聚海內外民心). The publication received visits from senior Communist Party officials, including United Front Work Department Vice Minister Tan Tianxing (譚天星), in May 2018. The officials thanked the outlet for its role in propaganda work.  Current president Lu Bo (陸波) serves as a National People’s Congress representative and maintains close ties with the Party leadership. Founder Li Chengjun (李成俊) served as an editor for a pro-Communist unit during World War II, handling anti-Japanese propaganda.

Yangjiang Municipal People’s Government

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The Yangjiang Municipal Government (陽江市人民政府) is the prefecture-level administrative authority for Yangjiang (陽江), a coastal city of approximately 2.5 million in Guangdong Province. The municipality actively markets itself as a “Maritime Silk Road Famous City” (海絲名城), leveraging the ancient “Nanhai No. 1” (南海一號) shipwreck and local maritime heritage sites as cultural assets for state-directed development initiatives. The government hosted China Media Group’s December 2025 Silk Road Television Community Summit, providing logistical support and curated historical tours for international media delegations. Yangjiang’s economy centers on manufacturing, particularly wind energy equipment and marine engineering, while local authorities emphasize the city’s historical role in maritime trade routes within official promotional materials and international engagement activities.

Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan

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The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan is a de facto administration established following the Taliban’s seizure of control on August 15, 2021, after the collapse of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. The Taliban regime refers to itself as the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan and positions itself as a caretaker government led by the Afghan cleric Haibatullah Akhundzada — identified as the “supreme leader” — from Kandahar, while maintaining ministries in Kabul. According to assessments from the US Congress, the administration claims authority over Afghanistan’s approximately 39 million people, with all government members being male and the vast majority ethnic Pashtuns. The regime has implemented severe restrictions on women’s education, employment, and movement, according to the United Nations. Under Taliban rule since 2021, Afghanistan has faced international isolation, with Russia becoming the first country to recognize the Taliban government in July 2025.