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Agence Kampuchea Presse

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Agence Kampuchea Presse (ទីភ្នាក់ងារសារព័ត៌មានកម្ពុជា) is Cambodia’s state-owned national news agency, established in 1978. The agency operates under the Ministry of Information as the “sole official State-owned and non-profit news agency” of Cambodia. Local journalists interviewed in March 2024 confirmed that AKP is fully government-funded and does not publish financial reports. The agency’s editorial strategy is subject to close government control, with research showing there are no statutes safeguarding journalist autonomy or independent editorial oversight processes for AKP staff.

Rimbunan Hijau Group

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The Rimbunan Hijau Group is a Malaysian multinational logging and diversified conglomerate founded in 1975 by Tan Sri Datuk Tiong Hiew King (張曉卿). Headquartered in Sibu, Sarawak, Malaysia, the group has an estimated annual turnover exceeding US$1 billion and operates across multiple countries including Malaysia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Russia, Australia, Canada, China, Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore, and the United States. The company is involved in forestry, oil palm plantations, media, information technology, hospitality, aquaculture, general trading, biotechnology, plastic manufacturing, mining, property development, and human capital development. In Papua New Guinea, Rimbunan Hijau is the largest single logging operator and owns one of the country’s major newspapers, The National, which it established in 1993. The company has faced criticism from environmental groups, with a World Bank report estimating that up to 70 percent of logging in Papua New Guinea is illegal, though the company maintains it operates within legal frameworks.

Solomon Telekom Company Limited

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Solomon Telekom Company Limited operates as the Solomon Islands’ primary telecommunications provider through a joint venture between the Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF), which holds 97.32% of the shares, and the Investment Corporation of the Solomon Islands (ICSI), which owns 2.68% of the shares. The company was founded in 1989 and has developed into a full-service telecommunications provider offering mobile, internet, fixed lines, and television services. Our Telekom maintains offices in all nine provincial centers and operates the nation’s only television network, TTV, as a wholly owned subsidiary. The company actively engages in community sponsorship across sports, music, health, education, and religious organizations throughout the Solomon Islands, positioning itself as a leader in community support while advancing digital connectivity across the archipelago.

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.

China Media Group Signs Strategic Cooperation Agreement with Macau SAR

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On September 28, 2025, in Macau, China Media Group (CMG) and the Macau Special Administrative Region signed a framework agreement to “deepen strategic cooperation” in news reporting, talent exchange, international communication and sports events, with Macao SAR Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai (贺一诚) and CMG President Shen Haixiong (慎海雄) attending the ceremony. Officials at the signing ceremony said the partnership would help Macao “enhance its international communication capabilities” (提升国际传播能力) and build the region into an “exchange and cooperation base with Chinese culture as the mainstream.” Zheng Xincong (郑新聪), the head of the PRC government’s Liaison Office in Macau, described the agreement as establishing “an important platform” for “telling Macao’s stories to the world” and providing “new impetus” for CMG to become a “world-class, new-type mainstream media group” — the term “mainstream” in this context meaning that it aligns with the goals of the Chinese Communist Party.

Xinhua Signs MOU with Azerbaijan’s Media Development Agency

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On August 31, 2025, Azerbaijan’s Media Development Agency signed a cooperation agreement with China’s Xinhua News Agency. According to the Azerbaijani agency, the partnership aims to “strengthen, promote and develop cooperation between the two countries in the field of mass media based on the principle of reciprocity and mutual benefit.” The agreement encompasses information sharing, joint project collaboration, and the organization of training programs and conferences. The formal exchange ceremony took place on September 6, 2025, during China’s Global South Media and Think Tanks Forum in Yunnan Province, where Ahmad Ismayilov, head of Azerbaijan’s Media Development Agency, met with Xinhua President Fu Hua (傅華) to formalize the partnership.