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Islamic Development Organization

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The Islamic Development Organization (سازمان تبلیغات اسلامی), also known as the Islamic Ideology Dissemination Organization (IIDO), is an Iranian religious and cultural organization established on June 22, 1981, following a decree by Supreme Leader Ruhollah Khomeini (روح‌الله خمینی) after the 1979 Revolution. Created in 1981 to promote the ideologies of the Islamic Republic, the organization operates under the direct supervision of Iran’s Supreme Leader as an independent legal entity. IIDO oversees several media outlets, including the English-language Tehran Times, Mehr News Agency (established June 22, 2003), and Tasnim News Agency, which has close ties to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The organization’s stated mission includes promoting Islamic culture, defending Islamic principles, and conducting what it calls “surveying misleading advertising and cultural invasion” from political opponents, effectively serving as a state propaganda apparatus.

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.

Association of Polish Journalists

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Association of Polish Journalists (波兰记者协会), known as SDP, is a non-governmental journalistic organization established in 2002 and headquartered in Warsaw, represents journalists, editors and publishers from across Poland with over 2,500 members. The SDP has also created the Council of Media Ethics (Rada Etyki Mediów), a non-governmental organization that monitors ethical standards in Polish media. According to online listings, key officers of SDP have included Krystyna Mokrosinska, a television journalist and journalism educator who was previously a member of the journalism faculty at the University of Warsaw and worked at Telewizja Polska before being removed for political reasons during martial law, and Grazyna Ogrodowska, a former deputy editor at Pro Medico. The SDP should not be confused with the Polish Media Association, which has had longstanding engagement with official PRC media and CCP entities.

Australia-China Relations Institute

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The Australia-China Relations Institute at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) exemplifies China’s efforts to shape public discourse in Australia, according to critics. Established in 2014 with A$2.8 million from Chinese entrepreneurs, including Huang Xiangmo (黃向墨), questions persist about ACRI’s independence despite its claims of being “nonpartisan.” James Leibold of La Trobe University argues it produces “one-sided” materials while facilitating media tours transmitting “China’s voice” to Australian audiences. Former Foreign Minister Bob Carr was appointed as ACRI’s director, working “near full-time” according to UTS. The institute represents one facet of Beijing’s broader influence campaign in Australia, critics say, which includes direct political lobbying, media pressure, and economic leverage. This influence allegedly extends beyond academia, with Chinese officials reportedly organizing supportive rallies and attempting to suppress criticism—activities that prompted Australia’s 2018 overhaul of espionage laws prohibiting undisclosed foreign influence in politics.

Thai Chinese New Generation Business Association

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The Thai Chinese New Generation Business Association, founded on July 1, 2002, is Thailand’s first Chinese youth organization representing new immigrants and overseas Chinese youth from various regions of China, including Hong Kong and Macau. Members work across industries, including manufacturing, finance, trade, technology, real estate, construction, jewelry, medical treatment, insurance, e-commerce, and tourism. The association claims to “serve as a bridge for the new generation of overseas Chinese, helping members integrate into Thai society, building business relationships, and protecting legitimate rights”. In 2020, marking its 18th anniversary, the organization underwent leadership changes and expressed support for China’s Belt and Road Initiative, RCEP, and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area development plan.

Confederation of Young Leaders of India

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The Confederation of Young Leaders of India is a youth development organization established in 2017 under the guidance of former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri’s family. Shastri, India’s second Prime Minister (1964-1966), led the country during the challenging period following the 1962 Sino-Indian War while maintaining India’s non-alignment policy. The organization claims to have “engaged more than 50,000 youth” through various initiatives. Its patrons include Member of Parliament Dr. Sonal Mansingh, a Padma Vibhushan recipient and classical dancer nominated to the Rajya Sabha in 2018, and former Union Minister Suresh Prabhu, who held multiple ministerial portfolios but is no longer serving as a minister. The organization states its “Youth Dialogue Series” has “drawn wide attention” from India’s political circles, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Confederation operates the Indian Institute of Governance and Leadership and received a “Global Youth Promotion and Development” Award in 2018 from the International Association of Educators for World Peace, which is affiliated with UN-ECOSOC, UNICEF, UNESCO, and DPI.

Japan-China Friendship Parliamentarians’ Union

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The Japan-China Friendship Parliamentarians’ Union is one of seven Japanese organizations that Beijing identifies as “friendship” groups for engaging with Japan. It evolved from earlier parliamentary trade promotion efforts established in the 1950s when Japan maintained diplomatic relations with the Republic of China but not the People’s Republic of China. Following the 1972 normalization of Japan-PRC relations, the union was formally established in April 1974 with approximately 400 members from multiple parties under the leadership of Aiichirō Fujiyama (藤山愛一郎). On January 31, 2025, Hiroshi Moriyama (森山裕) assumed chairmanship from Toshihiro Nikai (二階俊博), following Moriyama’s participation in the China-Japan Ruling Party Exchange Mechanism. While Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian (林簡) characterized it as a group “dedicated to Japan-China friendship” that focuses on “promoting exchanges and cooperation,” the organization’s structure differs from other parliamentary exchange groups — the Japanese side consists of elected Diet members, while Chinese counterparts are designated by the Chinese Communist Party. In his new role, Moriyama said he would seek “dialogue and consensus with China” and pledged to encourage more parliamentary visits. 

Cambodia-China Journalists Association

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Launched in Phnom Penh in May 2019, the Cambodia-China Journalist Association is part of Beijing’s broader media engagement across Southeast Asia. Co-presidents Soy Sopheap (Cambodia) and Liu Xiao Guang (刘晓光) (China) established the organization to “promote friendship and cooperation,” though the association’s stated objectives raise questions about its journalistic independence. Chinese embassy political counselor Zuo Wenxing (左文星) framed the CCJA’s role as promoting “positive news” about both countries while “fighting against fake news”—language that aligns with China’s approach to media narratives. The association pledges to “professionally disseminate factual information about Chinese investments in Cambodia,” suggesting its function may lean toward advocacy rather than independent reporting.

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.