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Ghana–China Friendship Association

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The Ghana–China Friendship Association (加納—中國友好協會), or GHACHIFA, was incorporated on October 8, 1999, to facilitate non-state cooperation between Accra and Beijing — though its digital presence suggests an ad hoc operation. The association’s official website is registered to the police commissioner in the city of Tema, in the region of Greater Accra, and retains default “Consulting WP” WordPress theme filler on its “About” section. GHACHIFA’s founding directors include former Ambassador to China H.E. Kojo Amoo-Gottfried, Chinese business executive Jun Tak Hu, and Messrs. John Emmanuel Kwamina Moses, William Yiji Chobblah, and Nana Akua Busia — the latter four of whom seem to appear online only in the context of the association itself. The association serves as a platform for cultural and media engagements that align with Chinese diplomatic objectives. GHACHIFA promotes “friendship” (友好), a term that in CCP official discourse generally entails the accommodating of China’s interests in relationships. By hosting events for embassy officials and local stakeholders, the organization helps integrate Beijing’s strategic narratives, such as Belt and Road initiatives, into Ghanaian civil society and media circles. The Tema police commissioner associated with the GHACHIFA website registration, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, met with China’s ambassador to China in July 2025 to discuss joint police operations to safeguard “the safety and interests of Chinese citizens and enterprises.” Under the Belt and Road Initiative, China has invested in the expansion of the Tema Port, and Chinese tech companies such as Huawei, Tecno Mobile and StarTimes (a Chinese-run broadcast media company) have set up in the area.

Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry

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The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (菲華工商總會), or FilChiOC, is a Manila-based umbrella organization established in 1954 representing Chinese Filipino business associations across the Philippines. It brings together regional and sectoral chambers involved in trade, manufacturing, services, and other commercial activities. FilChiOC organizes business forums, trade missions, and investment exchanges, and maintains regular engagement with Philippine government agencies and foreign commercial groups. It also supports educational, charitable, and social welfare initiatives within the Chinese Filipino community. As one of the largest Chinese business organizations in the country, FilChiOC serves as a coordinating platform linking local chambers, industry groups, and external partners.

Australia-China Xinjiang Association

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The Australia-China Xinjiang Association (澳大利亞中國新疆聯誼會) is an organization based in Sydney that promotes connections between Australia and China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. The Association’s president, Tu Zhen (涂真), has participated in high-level events with Chinese officials and diaspora leaders. Notable activities included co-organizing a 2016 Lunar New Year gala featuring Xinjiang performing artists alongside the Australian Chinese Arts and Literature Association and Australia’s Nanhai Media. The event, hosted by the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region People’s Government, showcased Uyghur songs, dances, and performances including selections from the Twelve Muqam. Tu Zhen attended a 2014 reception honoring Zhou Wenzhong (周文重), former Chinese Ambassador to the United States and Secretary-General of the Boao Forum for Asia, alongside representatives from Chinese state media including Xinhua, Phoenix Television, and China Central Television, as well as numerous Chinese community organizations in Sydney.

Australian Chinese Arts and Literature Association

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The Australian Chinese Arts and Literature Association (澳華文聯) is a cultural organization registered with the Australian federal government in 1990 to promote Chinese culture and arts in Australia. With over 30 years of programming experience, the Association has organized hundreds of cultural events including theatrical productions, television broadcasts, and festival participation. Operating through four committees (Leadership, Expert, External Liaison, and Production), the organization’s mission encompasses promoting national culture — by which it means Chinese culture — fostering social harmony, developing cultural industries, and enriching overseas Chinese life. The organization emphasizes its cultural role in building connections between the PRC and Australia, though associations raise questions, including a visit between Yu Junwu (余俊武), chairman of the Sydney arts troupe, and United Front Work Department (UFWD) director Liu Yandong (刘延东), and a meeting between the association’s leadership and UFWD Minister You Lantian (尤兰田部长). The Association has participated in major Australian festivals while hosting signature events. Notable collaborations included co-organizing a 2016 Lunar New Year gala with the Xinjiang government.

Asia Pacific Journalism Center

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The Asia Pacific Journalism Centre (APJC) is an independent, not-for-profit news media development organization based in Melbourne, Australia, established in 2003. The Center has worked with over 1,000 news media professionals across the Asia-Pacific region through training programs, mentorships, study tours, international dialogue initiatives, and consultancy services aimed at strengthening journalism capacity. APJC promotes informed and ethical reporting, greater participation of women and minorities in media, and improved regional understanding. A signatory to the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) Code of Conduct since 2013, APJC collaborates with participating organizations to secure funding from sponsoring agencies and foundations, submitting audited financial reports annually to the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). The Center emphasizes personal leadership skills for implementing change within journalism.

Melbourne Press Club

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The Melbourne Press Club is an independent professional association for journalists and media professionals established over 50 years ago in Victoria, Australia. Operating as a member-funded organization with annual fees of AU$100 for journalists, AU$150 for associates, and AU$40 for students, the Club serves as a forum for media industry engagement and professional development. It hosts regular speaking events featuring political leaders, business executives, and public figures, while advocating for press freedom and defamation law reform. The Club administers the annual Quill Awards for Excellence in Victorian Journalism and presents three national awards: the Graham Perkin Australian Journalist of the Year, Jana Wendt Award for International Reporting, and Harry Gordon Australian Sports Journalist of the Year. The organization maintains a network of over 500 media professionals committed to supporting journalism across Victoria.

Portugal-China Chamber of Commerce and Industry

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Founded in Lisbon in 1978, the Portugal-China Chamber of Commerce and Industry works to strengthen economic and trade ties between the two nations. The chamber facilitates cooperation across diverse sectors, from electronics and banking to power infrastructure and beyond. According to the chamber’s “About Us” page, it opened a Macau branch in 1992 “in recognition of the deep historical connection between Portugal and Macau.” The Articles of the Association of the organization uphold its primary bilateral business purposes, and do not contain overt political language. They read: “The Association aims to promote and strengthen economic and commercial relations between the Portuguese Republic and the People’s Republic of China, and the integration of companies and institutions from both countries, on a basis of mutual interest.” However, the chamber routinely runs official coverage from state media, including Xinhua, which presents an optimistic and favorable perspective on trade and business developments.

Bridge Alliance

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BRIDGE Alliance is a UAE-headquartered, mission-driven organization bringing together policymakers, creative leaders, and industry innovators to advance media, entertainment, and content globally. Launched in 2025 and chaired by H.E. Abdulla Bin Mohammed Bin Butti Al Hamed, its founding board includes global figures such as HRH Princess Lamia bint Majed Al Saud, former Senegalese President Macky Sall, and Jessica Sibley, CEO of TIME. The Alliance reinvests operational surpluses into research, capacity building, and innovation, aiming to enhance cross-sector cooperation. Its first major initiative, BRIDGE Summit 2025, was held in Abu Dhabi from December 8–10, convening tens of thousands of participants across media, technology, gaming, and creative industries.

Paris Olympic Organizing Committee

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On October 23, 2023, China Media Group (中央廣播電視總台), or CMG, and the Paris 2024 Olympic Organizing Committee signed a cooperation memorandum in Paris regarding broadcasting the Olympics and related media promotion programs. The agreement outlined CMG’s role as a host broadcaster, deploying over 2,000 personnel to produce international broadcast signals for gymnastics, table tennis, badminton, and sport climbing using “5G+4K/8K+AI” technology. CMG President Shen Haixiong (慎海雄), and Paris 2024 President Tony Estanguet signed the memorandum. The agreement also covered promotional programming and “telling the Olympic stories” of Beijing and Paris. Estanguet praised Beijing’s hosting of the 2022 Winter Olympics, without mentioning that the event faced diplomatic boycotts over human rights concerns in Xinjiang. Estanguet said France had much to learn from Beijing and that the cooperation would bring the countries closer “in the spirit of the Olympics.”