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Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union

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The Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (亞洲-太平洋廣播聯盟), or ABU, is a professional association of broadcasters established in 1964 and headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The union encompasses 224 member organizations across 66 countries, according to its “About Us” page, which says this makes it demographically and geographically the world’s largest broadcasting union, serving over half the global population. ABU operates content-sharing platforms including the Asiavision News Exchange and provides technical consultancy to members. Secretary General Ahmad Nadeem participated in China Media Group’s December 2025 Silk Road Television Community Summit in Yangjiang, where he delivered remarks via video. The organization’s membership includes both public service and commercial broadcasters from democratic and authoritarian states, providing a platform where state-controlled media entities interact with independent broadcasters under the framework of professional cooperation.

Media Council of Kenya

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The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) is an independent national institution established by the Media Council Act of 2013 to set and enforce media standards as mandated by Article 34(5) of Kenya’s Constitution. The council accredits journalists and media establishments, handles public complaints, and publishes annual media freedom audits. Operating under a co-regulation model, MCK receives government funding while levying fees on media houses and individual journalists. The council has gone on the record defending journalists against undue government criticism and intervention. In December 2025, MCK publicly condemned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for targeting Citizen TV journalist Stephen Letoo, calling the attacks “reckless, dangerous, and unacceptable” threats to constitutional press freedoms. Chairman Joseph Maina Mururi participated in China Media Group’s December 2025 Silk Road Television Community Summit in Yangjiang.

African Union of Broadcasting

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The African Union of Broadcasting (非洲廣播聯盟), or AUB — known in French as the “Union Africaine de Radiodiffusion” — is a professional body of national radio and television organizations headquartered in Dakar, Senegal. Founded in 1962 as the Union of African National Television and Radio Organizations (URTNA) under the Organization of African Unity, the organization was renamed at its 2006 General Assembly in Abuja, Nigeria. AUB comprises 47 active members and works to develop the African broadcast industry by facilitating exchange of indigenous programming and negotiating preferential satellite tariffs. Chief Executive Officer Grégoire Ndjaka participated in China Media Group’s December 2025 Silk Road Television Community Summit in Yangjiang, delivering remarks via video. As a member of the World Broadcasting Unions, AUB serves as a platform where state-controlled African broadcasters engage with international media organizations, including Chinese state media entities advancing Belt and Road Initiative partnerships.

Media Development Investment Fund

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Media Development Investment Fund (MDIF), formerly Media Development Loan Fund, is a New York-registered not-for-profit corporation with 501(c)(3) public charity status founded in 1995 by Saša Vučinić and Stuart Auerbach. The organization specializes in impact investing, providing low-cost debt, equity, and quasi-equity financing to independent news and information businesses in countries with a history of media oppression. Over 30 years, MDIF has provided 330.5 million dollars in total financing and currently manages 125.8 million in assets, having invested in 158 media companies across 50 countries. The fund helps journalists build sustainable businesses around professional, quality journalism. In 2016, Russia declared MDIF an “undesirable” organization and banned it.

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.

Media Council of Tanzania

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The Media Council of Tanzania (坦桑尼亞媒體委員會) is Tanzania’s primary media regulatory body, implementing program strategies with explicit components on research, policy analysis and documentation while handling ethics complaints from organizations and the public. The Council conducts research to enlighten the public on critical media subjects and examines policy impacts on freedom of expression as a basic human right, engaging consultants including sociologists and experienced journalists to prepare terms of reference for “supporting the journalism profession in Tanzania.” The organization also processes ethics complaints such as Legal and Human Rights Center allegations against The Citizen newspaper regarding “damaging story” coverage, indicating dual regulatory oversight and advocacy functions within Tanzania’s media landscape.

Union of Bulgarian Journalists

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The Union of Bulgarian Journalists (UBJ) is Bulgaria’s largest professional journalism organization, founded in 1904. The Union says it represents 4,500 members and advocates for professional standards, media freedom, and journalists’ labor rights. UBJ maintains partnerships with journalism associations from 51 countries, cooperating  with EU member states and non-EU member Balkan countries. The UBJ also conducts legislative advocacy, submitting proposals to Bulgaria’s National Assembly on media ownership transparency and journalist protections.

Global Youth Leadership Forum

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The Global Youth Leadership Forum (GYLF) is a Spain-based international organization established in 2016 that positions itself as “the main global forum for inter-generational dialogue on the planet,” bringing together leaders under 40 with global figures including presidents, ministers, and CEOs to discuss international challenges. Led by President Jacobo Pombo, the organization has established partnerships with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, which announced GYLF 2017’s launch. The GYLF reports in its online history that Pombo was invited by the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to join an expert group visiting China in March 2016 to analyze preparatory work for the 19th National Congress, indicating deeper connections between the organization and Chinese leadership circles. The forum claims to have gained participation from King Felipe VI of Spain. It reports that it has brought together close to 150 young leaders at international events.

Arab States Broadcasting Union

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The Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU) is a pan-Arab broadcasting organization  established in February 1969 in Khartoum, Sudan, under the League of Arab States system, and now headquartered in Tunis, Tunisia. The union, with member state seats and a rotating chairmanship, defines its mission as strengthening cooperation among Arab broadcasters through news exchange, programming services, sports rights acquisition, and technical training. The organization maintains partnerships with the European Broadcasting Union and UNESCO.