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Fana Media Corporation SC

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Fana Media Corporation S.C. (FMC) is a state-owned Ethiopian media organization formed through the merger of Fana Broadcasting Corporate and Walta Media and Communication Corporate. Launched in 1994, FBC has generally supported Ethiopia’s federal government and ruling Prosperity Party since 2020, and has signed content exchange agreements with Russian state news agency Sputnik. The company operates extensive broadcasting infrastructure including Fana Television, Fana Plus TV, National Radio, and twelve FM stations across Ethiopia, claiming to reach millions of viewers domestically and internationally. FMC broadcasts in nine languages including Amharic, Afan Oromo, Afar, Somali, Tigrigna, Wolaita, Sidamo, Arabic, and English, and describes itself as committed to Ethiopia’s “economic, social, and political development.” Beyond traditional broadcasting, the corporation provides media training and consultancy services while maintaining a digital presence. Operating under the slogan “We Reveal Ethiopia,” FMC has participated in China’s international communication initiatives targeting African audiences through programs like the China-Africa International Communication Alliance.

Belarusian Union of Journalists

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The Belarusian Union of Journalists (白俄羅斯記者聯盟) is a professional media organization headquartered in Belarus, claiming to represent journalists and media workers across the country. The organization positions itself as facilitating media cooperation and professional development within Belarus’s media landscape. According to organizational listings, key figures have included Andrew Krivosheev, who describes himself as a political and social observer, author and presenter of television projects for Belorussian State TV and Radio Company, and serves as a prominent figure within the union. The organization is a member of the China-led Belt and Road Journalists Network, and has engaged in international partnerships, including hosting offices for foreign communication centers such as Gansu Province’s international communication center (甘肅省國際傳播中心) since 2023, and participating in media exchanges with Chinese provincial media organizations. Krivosheev has been included on international sanctions lists, while the union continues to operate cooperative agreements with state media organizations in multiple countries including partnership frameworks with Chinese media entities.

News Agency of Nigeria

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News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) is Nigeria’s state-owned news agency, established on May 10, 1976, and became operational on October 2, 1978. Created by the Nigerian government through Decree 19, NAN was formed in part to disseminate news easily across the country and to the international community, and also as a means to counter negative stories about Nigeria. The agency serves as the primary news content provider for Nigeria’s newspapers, electronic media, and bloggers, operating with 501 editorial staff nationwide and a correspondent in New York. NAN produces more than 200 stories per day and introduced satellite technology in 1998 to transmit content simultaneously to subscribers.

Brazil-China Communication Agency

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The Brazil-China Communication Agency, or Agência Brasil China, is a bilingual news outlet that focuses exclusively on Brazil-China relations, publishing content in both Portuguese and Chinese, covering bilateral trade, diplomatic developments, and business cooperation. Established as a registered Brazilian entity with CNPJ 07.705.048/0001-44, the agency operates from the china.org.br domain and describes its mission as exploring “communication, tourism and bilateral business” areas. The outlet’s recent coverage includes Chinese automotive investments in Brazil, bilateral space cooperation initiatives, and trade developments, consistently emphasizing positive aspects of China-Brazil relations. While presenting itself as an independent news source focused on bilateral relations, the agency’s editorial approach mirrors patterns observed in other Chinese media partnerships in Brazil, where research has documented systematic efforts to “reframe China’s image” through local media collaborations.

Chinese Embassy in Solomon Islands

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The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Solomon Islands opened on September 21, 2019, shortly after the Solomon Islands switched its diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China and established formal relations with the People’s Republic of China. The embassy was at the center of a scandal in 2023, when, according to leaked documents obtained by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP), it donated equipment and funds to various media outlets in the Solomon Islands in an apparent attempt to secure favorable coverage.

The Island Sun

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The Island Sun is a privately owned daily newspaper based in the Solomon Islands that launched its first issue on October 6, 2006. Operating from its headquarters in Honiara, the newspaper provides coverage across politics, sports, trade, and economic affairs in the Pacific island nation. The publication’s editorial approach to China-related content has been notably positive in tone and framing — including straight and uncritical coverage affirming China’s position on Taiwan. At the same time, Island Sun ceased reporting on Taiwan-related developments in 2021, followed by the discontinuation of Hong Kong coverage in 2022. These editorial decisions occurred within the broader context of evolving China-Solomon Islands relations, including practical support such as the August 27, 2021, donation of computer equipment from the People’s Republic of China Embassy in Honiara during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Liaoning Provincial Taiwan Affairs Office

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The Liaoning Provincial Taiwan Affairs Office (遼寧省人民政府台灣事務辦公室) is a provincial government agency responsible for coordinating cross-strait exchanges and implementing propaganda activities in line with Chinese Communist Party objectives regarding Taiwan.  Established as part of the broader Taiwan Affairs Office network that was created in 1988 under the leadership of the CCP’s Central Committee and State Council, the local office manages all Taiwan-related policies, including personnel exchanges, seminars, and international visits.

Chinese Journalists Association of Taiwan

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The Chinese Journalists’ Association of Taiwan (中華新聞記者協會) is a Taiwan-based media organization that received approval for its charter on February 8, 2012. The nonprofit association — which should not be confused with the more recognized Association of Taiwan Journalists (台灣新聞記者協會), a member of the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) — operates with a board of 25 directors and seven supervisors elected for four-year terms. The organization says that its purpose is to promote research in journalism and foster national social development by hosting activities such as journalism competitions, cultural exhibitions, and scholarship programs. However, the association operates in the gray area between professional journalism and advocacy for cross-strait media relations. While maintaining the institutional trappings of a standard media association, and promoting press freedom in its charter, the organization also defines its role as “promoting cross-strait and international news exchange,” suggesting alignment with China. The organization’s board participated in the “Fifth Cross-Strait Media Summit” (第五届两岸媒体人峰会) in Beijing in October 2024, where representatives affirmed that “Taiwanese people are Chinese people,” and emphasized the media’s role as a bridge across the strait. The organization and its leadership regularly appear in Chinese state media coverage, including from agencies linked to the United Front Work Department. The association has also sponsored events such as the “Liaoning-Taiwan Perspectives: Envisioning the Future” (遼台視界，鏡啟未來) — with programming that frames China as an economic opportunity for Taiwanese while subtly advancing unification themes.

MCOT Public Company Limited

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MCOT Public Company Limited (บริษัท อสมท จำกัด มหาชน) is Thailand’s state-owned public broadcaster, established as Thai Television Company Limited on November 10, 1952, and reorganized as the Mass Communication Organization of Thailand in 1977. MCOT operates under the Ministry of Finance, running four main business segments: television broadcasting through MCOT 9 Television Station and 35 provincial network stations; radio operations via 47 central stations covering 92.4 percent of Thailand; digital terrestrial television under DVB-T2 standards; and digital/new media services including on-demand content through internet platforms. MCOT reported a net loss of 316.7 million baht ($8.98 million USD) in 2024 on revenues of 1.17 billion baht ($33.15 million USD), a sharp reversal from 2023’s profit of 587.4 million baht ($16.65 million USD) on 2.38 billion baht ($67.5 million USD) revenue, according to company financial statements, reflecting significant challenges facing traditional state broadcasters in Thailand’s evolving media landscape.