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China
The Cyberspace Administration of China, established in May 2011 as the State Internet Information Office, functions as China's powerful internet regulator and censor. Now serving as the executive arm of the Central Cyberspace Affairs Commission (chaired by Xi Jinping), the CAC implements far-reaching censorship, regulates internet content, and oversees data security policies. Led by Zhuang Rongwen (庄榮文), who concurrently serves as a deputy head of the Chinese Communist Party's Central Propaganda Department (officially translated as "Publicity Department"), the agency exercises extensive powers through the 2016 Cybersecurity …
Thailand
Thailand TV5, officially the Royal Thai Army Radio and Television Station, is Thailand's second-oldest television station, launched in January 1958 by the Royal Thai Army. Owned and operated by the Royal Thai Army, the network is headquartered at 210 Phaholyothin Road in Phaya Thai District, Bangkok. Originally known as HSA-TV Channel 7, the station transitioned to color broadcasting and adopted the Channel 5 name in 1974. Academic research notes that Thailand's "Army S…
China
The China Public Diplomacy Association (中國公共外交協會 )was established in March 2013 as a juridical association with 64 founding members, functioning as a "nationwide non-profit organization." The organization strives to "project to the world a positive image of China that is civilized, democratic, open, and progressive, and create an international environment conducive to China's peaceful development." Former Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing (李肇星) served as its first president, followed by current president Wu Hailong (吳海龍), a …
South Africa
The South African Government, established in 1968, operates as a parliamentary republic with a three-tier system and independent judiciary. The national government consists of three branches: the legislative (Parliament with National Assembly and National Council of Provinces based in Cape Town), the executive (President, Deputy President and 32 Ministers based in Pretoria), and the judicial (Constitutional Court, Supreme Court of Appeal, and High Court). The second tier comprises nine provincial governments, each with legislatures and executives led by Premiers. The third tier consists of local governments organized as metropolitan, district, and local municipalities. All levels operate …
China
The China Institute of International Studies or CIIS (中國國際問題研究所) is a professional research institute established in 1956 and directly administered by China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Originally founded as the Institute of International Relations of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, it was renamed the Institute of International Relations in 1958 and assumed its current name in December 1986. In 1998, the China Center for International Studies was incorporated into CIIS. The institute focuses on global politics and economics research to facilitate central government decision-making. CIIS comprises eight departments covering region…
Nauru
The Nauru Media Bureau functions as the island nation's public broadcaster and media regulator, operating under the state-owned Nauru Broadcasting Service. The bureau was established in 1998 through the merger of television and radio services, evolving from Nauru Television, which was first established in 1991. The organization provides essential broadcasting services for Nauru's approximately 12,000 residents across its 21-square-kilometer territory. The bureau houses Nauru Television (broadca…
South Africa
The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies leads South Africa's digital transformation, creating an enabling environment for socioeconomic growth while upholding values of transparency, respect, accountability, fairness, integrity, excellence, responsiveness, and innovation. The chief directorate manages information systems through three key programs: Information Technology (providing technical support, system administration, security services, and disaster recovery), Information Management Systems (handling systems analysis, development standards, project coordination, and technology integration), and Records Management (delivering co…
Vietnam
The Government of Vietnam functions as a unitary one-party socialist republic established in its current form in 1976. Led by the Communist Party of Vietnam, the executive branch consists of a prime minister, four deputies, and 14 ministries. The government has undergone several name changes since 1945, evolving from the Council of Government (1959-1980) to the Council of Ministers (1980-1992) before adopting its current designation. All government officials are appointed by the president on the prime minister's advice and approved by the National Assembly. The government claims to be accountable to the National Assembly, though critics note the Comm…
Netherlands
United Group, a Netherlands-based telecommunications conglomerate operating across Southeastern Europe, completed its acquisition of Greek mobile operator Wind Hellas in January 2022. Originally formed in 2007 through mergers in the former Yugoslavia region, United Group has grown into a major alternative telecom provider under majority ownership by British private equity firm BC Partners since March 2019, with founder Dragan Šolak (德拉甘·索拉克)
Malaysia
The Government of Malaysia, officially the Federal Government of Malaysia (Kerajaan Persekutuan Malaysia), operates as a constitutional monarchy under the Westminster parliamentary system. Established in 1963, it functions through three branches: the executive led by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, the bicameral Parliament consisting of the House of Representatives (Dewan Rakyat) and Senate (Dewan Negara), and an independent judiciary headed by the Federal Court. While the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King) serves as the ceremonial head of state, effective executive power resides with the Cabinet. Based primarily in Putrajaya (with Parliament…
Egypt
Established in 2012 as the sole Chinese-founded publication in the Middle East with official registration under Egypt's General News Authority, China Weekly Egypt publishes in both Chinese and Arabic. The newspaper focuses on Chinese politics, economics, culture, and sports while featuring a special section on "Chinese in Egypt." Led by director Ma Qiang (马强) since its founding, the publication produced a "Friendship Special Edition" during Xi Jinping's 2016 Egypt visit. The newspaper appears connected to China News Service (CNS)—an official state news wire under the United Front Work…
China
Established in 2024 as an international outreach arm of Jiangmen's United Front system, the Jiangmen Overseas Chinese Media Center operates under the direct control of the Jiangmen Returned Overseas Chinese Federation (江门市归国华侨联合会). The center is chaired by Yang Xuedong (杨学东), who simultaneously serves as a vice chairman of the Federation. Its primary mission involves cultivating relationships with overseas Chinese-language media to disseminate "Jiangmen stories" internationally. As of 2023, the center claimed partnerships with over 100 overseas Chinese media outlets across 57 co…
China
Established in 1955, according to the federation's official website, the Jiangmen Returned Overseas Chinese Federation functions as a mass organization founded and led by the Chinese Communist Party to serve as a bridge between the Party-state and overseas Chinese communities. Operating under the direct leadership of the Jiangmen Municipal Party Committee, but linked to the national United Front Work Department system, the Federation claims to employ 12 staff members across three departments and oversees…
China
Established in 2014 by China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the China-Africa Press Center (CAPC) functions as a key component of Beijing's media diplomacy in Africa. The center invites selected African journalists for 10-month stays in China, combining academic study at prestigious institutions with guided reporting tours of Chinese cities, factories, and government events. While officially described as helping African media "accurately report on China," the program strategically shapes perceptions by exposing journalists to carefully curated posi…
China
Established on June 7, 1949, Jiangxi Daily serves as the primary mouthpiece of the Jiangxi Provincial Communist Party Committee, and is proud to claim that the calligraphy for its masthead written by Mao Zedong. The paper, which claims a circulation of 200,000 copies, began international distribution in September 1984 — though independent verification of these circulation figures is unavailable. According to Baidu Baike, citing the China Journalism Yearbook (中国新闻年鉴), the newspaper employs 6…
