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Entity Type: Domestic Non-Chinese Language Media

Politika

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Politika is Serbia’s oldest and most influential daily newspaper, first published on January 25, 1904, in Belgrade by founder and editor Vladislav Ribnikar. The inaugural issue was printed in 2,450 copies across four pages, priced at five para. Throughout its history, Politika has twice ceased publication during wartime: from 1914-1919 during World War I and from April 1941 to October 1944 during World War II. The newspaper also suspended operations in summer 1992 due to a journalists’ strike protesting government attempts to convert it into a state enterprise. Today, Politika maintains its position as one of Serbia’s most respected newspapers, adhering to high professional journalistic standards while fostering dialogue and freedom of expression. The publication has collaborated with notable literary figures, including Nobel laureate Ivo Andrić and Winston Churchill.

Canal 2 International

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Canal 2 International is Cameroon’s first private television channel, initially launched in 2001 and rebranded under its current name in 2004. Based in Douala’s Akwa district, the network is owned by Emmanuel Chatue’s TV+ Group. Initially broadcasting primarily music content until its temporary closure in 2003, Canal 2 evolved into a general-interest station focused on continuous news coverage, entertainment, and sports, broadcasting in both French and English. The channel gained prominence through its production of situation comedies and image-based news broadcasts, and has expanded its programming to include numerous drama series such as “Tourbillon de Passions,” “El Diablo,” and “Avenida Brasil.” In 2020, Canal 2 made history by hosting the first live televised press conference for a Cameroonian artist, when Josco L’inquiéteur’s single “Les Histoires de Sangmelima” was unveiled. The channel is owned by telecommunications engineer Emmanuel Chatue, who started as a cable distributor in Douala before launching his television venture.

The National

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Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Port Moresby, The National claims to be Papua New Guinea’s top-selling weekday English language newspaper. Owned by Malaysian multinational Rimbunan Hijau, a major logging corporation controlled by businessman Tiong Hiew King, the publication operates five offices in the cities of Lae, Mount Hagen, Kokopo, Madang, and Goroka. As one of Papua New Guinea’s two major daily newspapers, alongside the Post-Courier, The National operates with both print and online editions.

Literarni noviny

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Literární noviny is a Czech monthly magazine for culture and politics with a rich history dating back to 1927. Originally published by various companies, it became most notably associated with the European Literary Club (ELK) until 1941. After World War II, the publication was revived and later became part of the state-controlled publishing house Československý spisovatel. The magazine experienced its golden period in the mid-1960s, serving as a crucial platform for intellectual discourse across Czech society. It featured prominent domestic authors like Ivan Klíma, Ludvík Vaculík, and Václav Havel, alongside translations of international writers such as Sartre and Aragon.

El Mercurio

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El Mercurio is one of Chile’s oldest newspapers, with its Valparaíso edition founded on September 12, 1827, by Pedro Félix Vicuña, and its Santiago edition established on June 1, 1900, by Agustín Edwards Mac Clure. During the early 1970s, the CIA poured funds into this “staunchly right-wing” publication to undermine Salvador Allende’s government, with President Nixon personally authorizing $700,000 in covert support in September 1971. According to declassified documents, the newspaper played “a significant role in setting the stage for the military coup” that brought General Augusto Pinochet to power in September 1973. The Valparaíso building was set on fire by demonstrators during the 2019 Chilean protests.

El Mundo Financiero

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El Mundo Financiero, founded in 1946 by José Luis Barceló Fernández de la Mora, is an international economic and financial daily publication based in Madrid. The outlet specializes in economics, finance, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), stock markets, foreign trade, banking, and insurance. The publication also features specialized sections on automotive, wine, and gastronomy. El Mundo Financiero maintains offices in Madrid, Barcelona, and Pamplona.

Metro

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Metro is a British freesheet tabloid newspaper distributed weekday mornings across England, Wales, and Scotland. A sister publication to the conservative Daily Mail, Metro was launched in 1999 initially as a London-only newspaper with 85,000 copies distributed via dedicated bins in London Underground stations. The publication expanded nationally and in February 2018 climbed ahead of The Sun in total print circulation to become the UK’s most circulated newspaper. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Metro suffered financial losses from reduced advertising during travel disruptions and cost increases. Following a 2023 restructuring that combined its print and online operations, the publication became profitable in both print and online formats in 2024.

Silk Road News

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Launched on October 1, 2019, the Chinese Silk Road News Network presents itself as an independent media platform dedicated to promoting Sino-Arab relations and the Belt and Road Initiative. While claiming to be a “neutral” news outlet, the network appears to be a carefully crafted propaganda tool designed to advance Chinese soft power in the Arab world. Founded by Abdel Kader Khalil, a former head of an international Arab journalists’ union, the network purports to bridge cultural gaps between China and Arab countries. However, its stated mission of “revealing the true image of China to the world” suggests a clear agenda of image management rather than objective reporting. The network provides a platform for Chinese writers and China-friendly Arab journalists to publish content that overwhelmingly portrays China’s international initiatives in a positive light, raising serious questions about its editorial independence and actual journalistic integrity. While there is no evidence that the outlet is operated or influenced directly by PRC entities, content from official state media, including Xinhua News Agency and CGTN, is prevalent.

Thmey Thmey

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Thmeythmey, launched in 2012, is a Cambodian digital media platform founded by a group of journalists who were working at the time for RFI and Cambodge Soir. The outlet was initially established as part of Mengly J Quach Holdings under the ownership of Mengly J. Quach (គួច ម៉េងលី). However, in May 2017, Mengly J. Quach resigned from the advisory board of Thmey Thmey, stating that he had sold his shares and had no further connection with Thmey Thmey. Based in Phnom Penh, Thmeythmey covers politics, economics, society, and culture through various journalistic formats. The platform operates sister sites, including Cambodianess (English-language version) and Thmey Thmey 25 (focused on agriculture and SMEs). According to CFI, Thmeythmey.com has around 500,000 daily visitors and maintains a Facebook page with more than 1 million followers.