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Japan-China Friendship Parliamentarians’ Union

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The Japan-China Friendship Parliamentarians’ Union is one of seven Japanese organizations that Beijing identifies as “friendship” groups for engaging with Japan. It evolved from earlier parliamentary trade promotion efforts established in the 1950s when Japan maintained diplomatic relations with the Republic of China but not the People’s Republic of China. Following the 1972 normalization of Japan-PRC relations, the union was formally established in April 1974 with approximately 400 members from multiple parties under the leadership of Aiichirō Fujiyama (藤山愛一郎). On January 31, 2025, Hiroshi Moriyama (森山裕) assumed chairmanship from Toshihiro Nikai (二階俊博), following Moriyama’s participation in the China-Japan Ruling Party Exchange Mechanism. While Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian (林簡) characterized it as a group “dedicated to Japan-China friendship” that focuses on “promoting exchanges and cooperation,” the organization’s structure differs from other parliamentary exchange groups — the Japanese side consists of elected Diet members, while Chinese counterparts are designated by the Chinese Communist Party. In his new role, Moriyama said he would seek “dialogue and consensus with China” and pledged to encourage more parliamentary visits. 

Mission of China to the European Union

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The Mission of the People’s Republic of China to the European Union, headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, serves as China’s official diplomatic representation to the EU following the establishment of diplomatic relations between the European Community and China in 1975. Located at Boulevard de la Woluwe 100, the mission operates under China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and maintains engagement across political, economic, and cultural spheres affecting China-EU relations.

Government of Pakistan

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The Government of Pakistan operates as a federal parliamentary Islamic republic with a multi-tiered structure that includes executive, legislative, and judicial branches. The system features a President as head of state, a Prime Minister as head of government, and a bicameral Parliament consisting of the Senate and National Assembly. Pakistan’s political system has alternated between civilian and military rule, democratic and authoritarian governance since its independence in 1947, reflecting ongoing institutional challenges. The country maintains a federal structure with provincial governments, and its constitution establishes Islam as the state religion while providing for parliamentary democracy within an Islamic framework that governs the nation’s approximately 241.5 million citizens.

China- Southeast Asia Exchange Center

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Established in 2016, the China-South Asia and Southeast Asia Exchange Center (中國-南亞東南亞交流中心) operates under the China Public Diplomacy Association. The center organizes annual 10-month programs inviting journalists from South Asian and Southeast Asian countries to China for thematic reporting, media exchanges, and cultural experiences. Despite its active role in facilitating cross-cultural understanding and strengthening China’s ties with Belt and Road Initiative countries, the center maintains minimal public visibility, lacking an official website or social media presence. Its activities are primarily documented through Chinese state media coverage of diplomatic events and journalist exchanges.

RTV

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RTV is a Bengali-language satellite and cable television channel that launched on 26 December 2005 and has become one of Bangladesh’s most popular television channels. Originally founded by Mohammad Mosaddak Ali Falu, a former Bangladesh Nationalist Party parliamentarian, the channel commenced test broadcasts on 1 December 2005 and officially began transmissions on 26 December that year. When Falu was jailed in 2007, RTV changed hands and went over to Bengal Group, with multiple sources noting that “a state intelligence agency was involved in this share transfer”. The channel is now owned by Bengal Media Corporation, part of the Bengal Group of Industries controlled by Awami League member of parliament Morshed Alam (মোর্শেদ আলম) and his family. RTV is headquartered in the BSEC Building in Kawran Bazar, Dhaka and primarily airs entertainment and news programming. The channel has expanded internationally, and has launched its own video-on-demand service called RTV Plus on 24 May 2020.

Australian News Channel Pty Ltd

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Australian News Channel (ANC) is a media company that operates Sky News Australia and related channels. The company was founded in 1995, originally as a joint venture between British Sky Broadcasting, Seven Media Group, and Publishing and Broadcasting Limited (澳洲廣播出版有限公司). Sky News Australia itself launched on 19 February 1996 as Australia’s first domestically produced television news channel. The company operates several broadcasting services, including Sky News Australia, Sky News Extra, Sky News Weather Channel, Sky News Regional, and international services like Sky News New Zealand. News Corp Australia acquired the entire company in December 2016, buying out the original stakeholders who had rejected a News Corp takeover offer of A$20 million in June 2015, with the owners wanting a minimum of A$50 million. The deal was worth approximately A$20 million according to industry sources.

Cameroon National Radio and Television

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Cameroon Radio Television (CRTV), established in 1987, is Cameroon’s government-controlled national broadcasting service. The company resulted from the merger of Cameroon Television (CTV) and the national radio service, with broadcasting roots dating back to 1940 when French authorities established Radio Douala. Today, CRTV maintains comprehensive coverage across all ten regions of Cameroon through one national radio channel, ten regional stations, seven local stations, and three television channels, including CRTV News and CRTV Sports & Entertainment. Under General Manager Charles Ndongo since 2016, the broadcaster operates primarily in French with some English programming, reflecting the country’s bilingual status. As a state-controlled broadcaster, CRTV operates under the supervision of the Ministry of Communication, with the President of the Republic appointing both the General Director and Board Chairperson, firmly anchoring the organization within the state apparatus with limited editorial autonomy.

Canal 2 International

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Canal 2 International is Cameroon’s first private television channel, initially launched in 2001 and rebranded under its current name in 2004. Based in Douala’s Akwa district, the network is owned by Emmanuel Chatue’s TV+ Group. Initially broadcasting primarily music content until its temporary closure in 2003, Canal 2 evolved into a general-interest station focused on continuous news coverage, entertainment, and sports, broadcasting in both French and English. The channel gained prominence through its production of situation comedies and image-based news broadcasts, and has expanded its programming to include numerous drama series such as “Tourbillon de Passions,” “El Diablo,” and “Avenida Brasil.” In 2020, Canal 2 made history by hosting the first live televised press conference for a Cameroonian artist, when Josco L’inquiéteur’s single “Les Histoires de Sangmelima” was unveiled. The channel is owned by telecommunications engineer Emmanuel Chatue, who started as a cable distributor in Douala before launching his television venture.

Cambodia-China Journalists Association

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Launched in Phnom Penh in May 2019, the Cambodia-China Journalist Association is part of Beijing’s broader media engagement across Southeast Asia. Co-presidents Soy Sopheap (Cambodia) and Liu Xiao Guang (刘晓光) (China) established the organization to “promote friendship and cooperation,” though the association’s stated objectives raise questions about its journalistic independence. Chinese embassy political counselor Zuo Wenxing (左文星) framed the CCJA’s role as promoting “positive news” about both countries while “fighting against fake news”—language that aligns with China’s approach to media narratives. The association pledges to “professionally disseminate factual information about Chinese investments in Cambodia,” suggesting its function may lean toward advocacy rather than independent reporting.