China’s Media Toll on Taiwanese Democracy
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NRTA Signs MOU with UAE Media Council
On May 30, 2024, in Beijing, China’s National Radio and Television Administration (国家广播电视总局) and the United Arab Emirates Media Council signed a memorandum of understanding, witnessed by Chinese President Xi Jinping (习近平) and visiting UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The agreement, signed by NRTA Director Cao Shumin (曹淑敏) and UAE National Media Office Director Abdullah, purportedly establishes cooperation in policy communication, content collaboration, program exchanges, personnel exchanges, technology applications, and industry development. According to the Chinese state-affiliated source, the UAE Media Council serves as the government authority responsible for media policy formulation and industry regulation, though the specific details of implementation and the practical scope of this media partnership remain unclear.
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