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Portuguese Press Association

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The Portuguese Press Association was founded in 1960 as the National Guild of Regional Press (Grémio Nacional de Imprensa Regional), then transformed in 1975 into the Association of Non-Daily Press (Associação de Imprensa Não-Diária) before adopting its current name in September 2004. As Portugal’s largest and most representative press employers’ association, it currently represents over 200 member companies covering approximately 450 titles across national, regional, local, technical-professional, and specialized publications. The organization operates within Portugal’s media landscape.

National Library of Pakistan

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The National Library of Pakistan, located in Islamabad, serves as the country’s premier repository for literary heritage. The library was founded in 1949, merged with the Liaquat Memorial Library in 1954, and separated again in 1968. The institution moved to its own building in Islamabad in 1988 and opened to the public in 1993. Administered by the Department of Libraries under the Ministry of Education, the library receives approximately 66% of serial publications and 50-55% of books published nationally. Its primary function involves preserving Pakistan’s literary heritage under copyright provisions, while also assigning ISBNs to nearly half of all published books.

Federation of Khmer Chinese in Cambodia

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The Federation of Khmer Chinese in Cambodia , established on December 26, 1990, is a civilian organization serving Cambodia’s ethnic Chinese community. Based in Phnom Penh at No. 19, Road 154, the Federation serves as “the highest leadership organization” coordinating Chinese community affairs across Cambodia, claiming to unite five major Chinese associations, provincial Chinese councils, and clan associations. The organization says it aims to “promote Chinese language education” and strengthen connections among ethnic Chinese across Cambodia. Under current Chairman Fang Qiaosheng (方僑生), who donated 3,000 square meters of land, the Federation has established a new headquarters on the east bank of the Tonle Sap River in Phnom Penh’s Chroy Changvar district.

Lao Chinese Chamber of Commerce

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The Lao Chinese Chamber of Commerce was established on July 29, 2015, after receiving approval from Laos’ Ministry of Industry and Trade. Initially proposed in 2011 by Lin Zhenchao (林振潮), then-chairman of the Vientiane Chinese Council, the organization was formally launched in 2014-2015 under the leadership of Zhang Mingqiang (張明強) as its first president. Based in the Longbasha Villa district, the Chamber claimed it would serve as a platform to “unite overseas Chinese businesspeople” and “contribute to China’s Belt and Road Initiative.” The organization said it aimed to facilitate Sino-Lao business cooperation under the guidance of the Chinese Embassy in Laos while maintaining close ties with overseas Chinese community organizations. The Chamber described itself as the first Chinese business organization established in Laos by overseas Chinese residents.

Paris Association of French-Chinese Friendship

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The France-China Friendship Exchange Association, established on November 13, 1989, is a Paris-based organization founded by Louis Marchandier, who serves as its current president. The organization claims to “build a bridge of friendship and business opportunities between Europe and China,” providing consulting services and facilitating exchanges. Jean-Paul Bonnes, described as an honorary deputy director at the French Interior Ministry, joined as vice president to strengthen ties with French government departments. The association has collaborated with the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (中國人民對外友好協會), the Shanghai Chamber of Commerce, and various Chinese government bodies, saying it works to promote bilateral cultural, economic, technological, and commercial exchanges. The Chinese organization has been described as the “public face” of the Chinese Communist Party’s United Front Work Department. Marchandier previously served as legal counsel for Total Group and various French banking and retail organizations.