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Indonesia
Media Group is an Indonesian media and business conglomerate founded in 1978. The company operates Media Group Network, which encompasses television channel Metro TV, newspaper Media Indonesia, news portal Medcom.id, providing news and entertainment content across Indonesia. Beyond media, the conglomerate has expanded into food industry services, as well as hospitality ventures. …
Indonesia
Kompas, Indonesia's largest national daily newspaper, provides comprehensive coverage of politics, economics, society, and culture. The newspaper was founded on June 28, 1965, by journalists P.K. Ojong and Jakob Oetama following
Malaysia
The Karangkraf Group is a Malaysian media conglomerate established in 1978 that has expanded over five decades from a small publishing house into a diversified media company. The group operates multiple subsidiaries, including the newspapers Sinar Harian and Sinar Daily. …
France
BFM TV, whose full name stands for Business FM (originally Business TV), is a French news television and radio network that provides continuous live and on-demand coverage across multiple platforms, focusing on news, economy, sports, technology, travel, music, and culture. Based in Paris, the channel was founded in 2005 and operates as a division of CMA CGM Group, the world's third-largest shipping company, which acquired the network in 2024.…
China
The Embassy of the People's Republic of China in France is China's chief diplomatic mission to France. The mission was established on January 27, 1964, following the normalization of diplomatic relations between the People's Republic of China and France. The embassy has generated considerable controversy in recent years over its commentary on France's domestic affairs and the behaviour of its staff. In April 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the embassy published an unsigned commentary on its website
France
CMA CGM Group (Le Groupe CMA CGM) is a container shipping company founded in 1978 by Jacques R. Saadé, a Lebanese-French businessman. Headquartered in Marseille, the company operates a fleet of 620 vessels serving over 420 ports across five continents. The group's network spans all major continents, with over 400 offices and 750 warehouses in 160 countries. The company, whose holdings include media brands such as BFM TV, established an office in Taiwan on April 1, 2002, providing regional and international shipping services.…
Malaysia
Sinar Harian (Daily Light) is a Malay-language newspaper launched on July 31, 2006.The publication covers national and local news, politics, crime, economy, sports, and entertainment, serving Malay-speaking audiences across Malaysia. Sinar Harian operates both print and digital editions, providing news coverage and feature stories that address issues relevant to Malaysian communities. The paper is part of the Karangkraf Group's broader media portfolio, which includes magazines and digital platforms for Malaysian readers.…
Indonesia
Metro TV is Indonesia's first 24-hour news television station, which began broadcasting on November 25, 2000. Operating under the tagline "Knowledge to Elevate," Metro TV broadcasts news in three languages — Indonesian, English, and Mandarin — and produces programs covering technology, health, culture, and general knowledge. The station says it has established partnerships with foreign broadcasters for news exchange and workforce development, aiming to provide international audiences with coverage of Indonesian affairs.…
France
On March 23, 2019, Chinese President Xi Jinping (習近平) published a signed article in France's Le Figaro (費加羅報) ahead of his second state visit to France. The article, titled "Moving Together Toward Common Development" (在共同發展的道路上繼續並肩前行), appeared before Xi arrived in Nice on March 24. In the piece, Xi reviewed developments in China-France relations since his first state visit in 2014, noting that bilateral trade had grown by over 13 billion US dollars and mutual…
Hong Kong
Gonggong News Agency (共工新聞社), also known as Gong Gong News, is a privately operated news service that provides a range of China-related news, often drawn from PRC state sources such as Xinhua, as well as domestic news from the African continent — but whose primary purpose seems to be facilitating business connections between China and Africa, and in particular between China and Uganda. Though the news service reportedly began operations in 2015, founded by Chinese national Gong Jianguang (龔建光), it was not registered under the “Gong Gong” …
France
On May 5, 2024, Chinese President Xi Jinping (習近平) published a signed article titled "Carrying forward the spirit of Sino-French diplomatic relations, jointly promoting world peace and development" (傳承中法建交精神 共促世界和平發展), in the French newspaper Le Figaro ahead of his state visit to France. The article highlighted the 60th anniversary of China-France diplomatic relations and promoted expanded bilateral cooperation. Addressing Europe's political situation and referencing the war in Ukraine, Xi claimed C…
France
On May 29, 2015, French newspaper Le Figaro (費加羅報) published the inaugural French edition of China Watch (中國國家形象專刊), a monthly advertising supplement produced by China's state-run China Daily (中國日報) and distributed within the pages of Le Figaro. The first issue featured articles on China's "Made in China 2025" industrial strategy and Beijing's Winter Olympics bid. The president of China Daily called the French edition "the first step" in expanding beyond English-language markets…
United Arab Emirates
During the BRIDGE Global Media Summit held in the United Arab Emirates in December 2025, Chinese streaming platform iQIYI (爱奇艺) announced a strategic cooperation with the UAE-based BRIDGE Alliance, an initiative overseen by the UAE National Media Office. The cooperation reportedly involves plans for joint IP development, film and television production and distribution, virtual production and VR applications, and media technology exchanges focused on the Middle East and North Africa. iQIYI (爱奇艺) framed the announcement as a further step in expanding its regional presence f…
United Arab Emirates
BRIDGE Alliance is a UAE-headquartered, mission-driven organization bringing together policymakers, creative leaders, and industry innovators to advance media, entertainment, and content globally. Launched in 2025 and chaired by H.E. Abdulla Bin Mohammed Bin Butti Al Hamed, its founding board includes global figures such as HRH Princess Lamia bint Majed Al Saud, former Senegalese President Macky Sall, and Jessica Sibley, CEO of TIME. The Alliance reinvests operational surpluses into research, capacity building, and innovation, aiming to enhance cross-sector cooperation. Its first major initiative, BRIDGE Summit 2025, was held in Abu Dhabi from December 8–10, convening tens of thousands of…
France
Dassault Group, formally known as Groupe Industriel Marcel Dassault, is a French defense and aerospace conglomerate and one of the country's largest family-owned enterprises. Founded in 1929 and headquartered in Paris, the group manufactures military and business aircraft through its subsidiary Dassault Aviation, and owns the conservative newspaper Le Figaro, acquired in 2004. The name derives from founder Marcel Bloch,
China
iQIYI (愛奇藝), founded on January 6, 2010, by Gong Yu and headquartered in Beijing, China, is a subscription-based over-the-top (OTT) streaming service owned by Baidu. The platform produces and distributes films, television series, and digital content, serving global audiences with over 100 million paid subscribers. iQIYI operates regional offices, including Southeast Asia, and has expanded into co-productions and original content across China, Korea, and Southeast Asia. The company has faced regulatory and market scrutiny, including U.S. investor investigations a…
Germany
The Bavarian State Ministry of Economic Affairs and Media, Energy and Technology (Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wirtschaft, Landesentwicklung und Energie) is a government department of the State of Bavaria, Germany, responsible for economic development, media policy, energy, and technology. The ministry was founded in January 1946 following World War II. …
United Arab Emirates
The Presidential Court (Arabic: وزارة شؤون الرئاسة) is a federal government body in the United Arab Emirates, headquartered in Abu Dhabi, responsible for providing administrative, advisory, and executive support to the President. Established in 1971 as the Diwan (Presidential Court) and reorganized in 2004 as the Ministry of Presidential Affairs, it was renamed the Presidential Court in 2022 to streamline government functions. The Court implements presidential directives, coordinates national policies, and oversees state-level engagements. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of the Presidential Court, leads the institution, ensuring cont…
United Arab Emirates
The National Media Office (NMO) is a federal media authority in the United Arab Emirates, established by decree of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in January 2023 and affiliated with the Chairman of the Presidential Court. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, the NMO develops the UAE’s national media ecosystem, coordinates among media agencies, and enhances the country’s regional and international media presence. Its functions include training Emirati media leaders, managing strategic communications, representing the UAE at media events, conducting media research, and promoting the nation’s values, culture, and offi…
Germany
The Free State of Bavaria (Freistaat Bayern) is Germany's largest federal state by area and a constituent state of the Federal Republic of Germany, which it joined in 1949. Bavaria's Constitution, adopted on October 26, 1946, and coming into effect on December 8, 1946, establishes it as a democratic, cultural, and social state governed by the rule of law. The state is headed by a Minister-President elected by the Landtag. Bavaria's parliamentary system centers on the Landtag,
