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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.

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.