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Vietnam
China and Vietnam held a Mid-Autumn Festival cultural gala on September 25, 2025, at the Vietnam National Opera and Ballet Theatre in Hanoi, featuring performances by artists from both countries. The event, titled “Colorful Clouds Chasing the Moon: Deep Neighborly Affection” — emphasizing longstanding Communist Party notions of “friendship” — was organized by China’s embassy in Vietnam, Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and Yunnan province’s propaganda office (中共雲南省委宣傳部), marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Vietnamese performers presented traditional pieces while Chines…
Cambodia
National Television of Cambodia (ទូរទស្សន៍ជាតិកម្ពុជា, ទទក), or TVK, serves as Cambodia's state television broadcaster, operating under the government's Ministry of Information in Phnom Penh alongside National Radio of Cambodia (RNK). Television broadcasting in Cambodia began on February 2, 1966, as [Télévision Royale Khmère](https://watermark02.silverchair.com/c0012009780262374095.pdf?token=AQECAHi208BE49Ooan9kkhWErcy7Dm3ZL9Cf3qfKAc485ysgAAA1AwggNMBgkqhkiG9w0BBwagggM9MIIDOQIBADCCAzIGCSqGSIb3DQEHATAeBglghkgBZQMEAS4wEQQMD3eEAly8vFyiYJV8AgEQgIIDAz4VcLWyjSmLsQjbUEO8HRmV7FDPocZOCBQOq4GTLUe1rKEppK6LiGr2uNIX…
Vietnam
The China Cultural Center in Hanoi serves as an official cultural institution established by the Chinese government to promote cultural exchange and cooperation between China and Vietnam. Inaugurated on November 12, 2017, by Chinese President Xi Jinping and Vietnamese National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan, the center operates under the motto of "Excellence, Promotion, Friendship and Cooperation." The facility hosts art performances, cultural exhibitions, academic seminars, and cultural experiences designed to showcase Chinese culture while fostering mutual understanding between the two peoples. Located at F2, Zone B, No. …
Cambodia
The Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Cambodia serves as China's principal diplomatic mission to the Kingdom of Cambodia, located in Phnom Penh. Diplomatic relations between the People's Republic of China and Cambodia were established on July 19, 1958, making Cambodia one of the first Southeast Asian nations to recognize the People's Republic of China. The embassy operates under China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (外交部) and maintains an active public presence through social media and cultural programming, including events such as annual National Day receptions and participation in initiatives like the
Cambodia
The Ministry of Tourism of Cambodia oversees the development and promotion of the kingdom's tourism sector, managing everything from cultural heritage sites like Angkor Wat to community-based ecotourism initiatives and coastal destinations. The ministry regulates tourism operations, coordinates with provincial authorities, and works to balance conservation with visitor access at Cambodia's archaeological and natural sites. It maintains the official tourism portal at tourismcambodia.org and operates tourist information centers nationwide. The ministry also facilitates international cooperation on tourism development, manages filming permits for heritage sites, and promotes Cambodia as a to…
China
Yunnan Media Group (雲南廣播電視台), or YMG, serves as the provincial state broadcaster of southwestern China's Yunnan province under the leadership of the provincial Chinese Communist Party committee. Established on August 29, 2012, through the merger of Yunnan Television Station and Yunnan People's Radio Station, YMG operates nine television channels and eight radio frequencies. The organization functions as a directly administered institution under the Yunnan provincial government while receiving guidance from the provincial party propaganda office. YMG plays a strategic role in China's media and cultural outreach to Southeast Asia, working closely with the provincial government and Yunnan's …
Hong Kong
On September 29, 2025, in Hong Kong, Chief Executive John Lee (李家超) met China Media Group (CMG) President and Editor-in-Chief Shen Haixiong (慎海雄) at Government House to discuss strengthening cooperation in communications, with Director of Information Services Apollonia Liu (劉李可頤) also attending. Mr Shen was leading a delegation to Hong Kong for a ceremony marking deepened cooperation between CMG and various sectors in the city. Lee expressed gratitude to CMG for "supporting the work" of the Hong Kong SAR Government and said the state broadcaster's programming helps Hong Kong citizens "better understand the country's history and development, enhancing their sense of national identity." The…
Bangladesh
Bashundhara Group is a Bangladeshi conglomerate founded in 1987 by Ahmed Akbar Sobhan as East West Property Development Ltd. Originally focused on real estate development in Dhaka, the company expanded into manufacturing, cement production, paper mills, and steel during the 1990s. The group reports in the "About Us" section of its website that it operates more than 50 businesses across sectors including LPG distribution and food processing. Its media business centers on the subsidiary East West Media Group. With more than 700,000 employees according to its corporate profile, Bashundhara is one of Bangladesh's largest pr…
Hungary
The Hungarian Media Services and Support Trust Fund (MTVA), established on January 1, 2011, is Hungary's state-owned fund company under the National Media and Infocommunications Authority. Parliament passed the law creating MTVA in December 2010, consolidating four public broadcasters—Magyar Rádió, Magyar Televízió, Duna Televízió, and Magyar Távirati Iroda—under its management. In July 2015, these entities were merged into a single organization called Duna Médiaszolgáltató, with MTVA maintaining control over funding and operations. Based in Budapes…
China
The All-China Journalists Association (中華全國新聞工作者協會) was established on November 8, 1937, originally as the Chinese Young Journalists Association (中國青年記者協會), founded by wartime reporter Fan Changjiang (范長江) in Shanghai during the Second Sino-Japanese War. Operating as "a national people's organization of the Chinese press under the leadership of the Communist Party of China," the organization claims to represent over one million journalism professionals through 217 member organizations. The ACJA primarily serves to implement party media policies rather than protect pr…
Cambodia
Agence Kampuchea Presse (ទីភ្នាក់ងារសារព័ត៌មានកម្ពុជា) is Cambodia's state-owned national news agency, established in 1978. The agency operates under the Ministry of Information as the "sole official State-owned and non-profit news agency" of Cambodia. Local journalists interviewed in March 2024 confirmed that AKP is fully government-funded and does not publish financial reports. The agency's editorial strategy is subject to …
Solomon Islands
Solomon Telekom Company Limited operates as the Solomon Islands' primary telecommunications provider through a joint venture between the Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF), which holds 97.32% of the shares, and the Investment Corporation of the Solomon Islands (ICSI), which owns 2.68% of the shares. The company was founded in 1989 and has developed into a full-service telecommunications provider offering mobile, internet, fixed lines, and television services. Our Telekom maintains offices in all nine provincial centers and operates the nation's only …
Ethiopia
Fana Media Corporation S.C. (FMC) is a state-owned Ethiopian media organization formed through the merger of Fana Broadcasting Corporate and Walta Media and Communication Corporate. Launched in 1994, FBC has generally supported Ethiopia's federal government and ruling Prosperity Party since 2020, and has signed content exchange agreements with Russian state news agency Sputnik. The company operates extensive broadcasting infrastructure including Fana Television, Fana Plus TV, National Radio, an…
Belarus
The Belarusian Union of Journalists (白俄羅斯記者聯盟) is a professional media organization headquartered in Belarus, claiming to represent journalists and media workers across the country. The organization positions itself as facilitating media cooperation and professional development within Belarus's media landscape. According to organizational listings, key figures have included Andrew Krivosheev, who describes himself as a political and social observer, author and presenter of television projects for Belorussian State TV and Radio Company, and serves as a prominent figure within the union. The organizat…
Nigeria
News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) is Nigeria's state-owned news agency, established on May 10, 1976, and became operational on October 2, 1978. Created by the Nigerian government through Decree 19, NAN was formed in part to disseminate news easily across the country and to the international community, and also as a means to counter negative stories about Nigeria. The agency serves as the primary news content provider for Nigeria's newspapers, electronic media, and bloggers, operating with 501 editorial staff nationwide and a correspondent in New York. NAN produces more than 200 stories per day and introduced satellite technology in 1998 to transmit content simultaneously to subscribers. …
Brazil
The Brazil-China Communication Agency, or Agência Brasil China, is a bilingual news outlet that focuses exclusively on Brazil-China relations, publishing content in both Portuguese and Chinese, covering bilateral trade, diplomatic developments, and business cooperation. Established as a registered Brazilian entity with CNPJ 07.705.048/0001-44, the agency operates from the china.org.br domain and describes its mission as exploring "communication, tourism and bilateral business" areas. The outlet's recent coverage includes Chinese automotive investments in Brazil, bi…
Macau
On September 28, 2025, in Macau, China Media Group (CMG) and the Macau Special Administrative Region signed a framework agreement to "deepen strategic cooperation" in news reporting, talent exchange, international communication and sports events, with Macao SAR Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai (贺一诚) and CMG President Shen Haixiong (慎海雄) attending the ceremony. Officials at the signing ceremony said the partnership would help Macao "enhance its international communication capabilities" (提升国际传播能力) and build the region into an "exchange and cooperation base with Chinese culture as the mainstream." Zheng Xincong (郑新聪), the head of the PRC government's Liaison Office in Macau, described the agreeme…
Azerbaijan
On August 31, 2025, Azerbaijan's Media Development Agency signed a cooperation agreement with China's Xinhua News Agency. According to the Azerbaijani agency, the partnership aims to "strengthen, promote and develop cooperation between the two countries in the field of mass media based on the principle of reciprocity and mutual benefit." The agreement encompasses information sharing, joint project collaboration, and the organization of training programs and conferences. The formal exchange ceremony took place on September 6, 2025, during China's Global South Media and Think Tanks Forum in Yunnan Province, where Ahmad Ismayilov, head…
Solomon Islands
On August 27, 2021, the Chinese Embassy in Honiara, the capital city of the Solomon Islands, donated computers to the Island Sun newspaper in a ceremony where the Deputy Head of Mission personally presented the equipment to the publication's owner. Embassy officials framed the donation as part of their commitment to supporting local media during difficult times, specifically citing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The newspaper's leadership welcomed what they described as a "timely donation" and expressed interest in strength…
Solomon Islands
The Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Solomon Islands opened on September 21, 2019, shortly after the Solomon Islands switched its diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China and established formal relations with the People’s Republic of China. The embassy was at the center of a scandal in 2023, when, according to leaked documents obtained by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP), it donated equipment and funds to various med…
