The People’s Liberation Army Daily (Jiěfàngjūn Bào) is the official newspaper of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA). The publication’s primary focus is on news related to the activities of the PLA. The newspaper was first established in 1956.
Media assets
Publishing: Jiěfàngjūn Bào
State Media Matrix Typology: State-Controlled (SC)
Ownership and governance
The People’s Liberation Army Daily is managed by the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) News Media Center, which serves as the communication arm of the Central Military Commission of China.
Source of funding and budget
The People’s Liberation Army Daily does not disclose financial information. Local journalists and experts interviewed for this report in March 2024 have confirmed that the publication is fully funded by the government through the army.
Editorial independence
The People’s Liberation Army Daily is the official information channel of the Chinese army. The publication is known for its alignment with the official political stance of the government, particularly on matters pertaining to foreign affairs, according to local experts and journalists interviewed for this report in March 2024.
There is currently no legislation, independent assessment, or oversight mechanism to validate the independence of the People’s Liberation Army Daily.
September 2024