State and Public Media in MENA Region in 2025
State and public media across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) remain firmly under government control. As of 2025, an overwhelming 97% of surveyed outlets lack editorial independence—marking a…
Month: August 2025
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China Daily
Founded in June 1981, China Daily has blossomed into China’s most widely circulated English‑language newspaper.. Its main editorial hub is located in Chaoyang, Beijing, with branch offices across all major Chinese cities and…
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Vietnam Television (VTV)
Vietnam Television (VTV) is the national state-run television broadcaster of Vietnam. Established in 1970, it is one of only two broadcasters with nationwide reach, commanding a central role in shaping the…
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State and Public Media in Middle East and North Africa (MENA)
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China Youth Daily
Founded in 1951, China Youth Daily has served as the official newspaper of the Communist Youth League of China (CYLC) ever since. Over the decades, it has established itself as a key…
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Voice of Vietnam (VOV)
The Voice of Vietnam (VOV) serves as the national radio broadcaster of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and stands as one of the country’s most enduring media institutions, having been established in…
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Minju Choson
Minju Choson (Democratic Korea) is the official mouthpiece of North Korea’s Cabinet and the Presidium of the Supreme People’s Assembly—de facto the country’s second most authoritative newspaper after Rodong Sinmun. Launched in 1945 (initially under…
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People’s Liberation Army Daily
Founded on 1 January 1956, the People’s Liberation Army Daily (PLA Daily) serves as the official newspaper of China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and functions as the authoritative voice of the Central Military…
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National Broadcasting Services of Thailand (NBT)
The National Broadcasting Services of Thailand (NBT) is a government-owned broadcaster under the Public Relations Department (PRD) of the Office of the Prime Minister. Operating nationwide, NBT delivers televised content…
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Hanoi Radio Television
Hanoi Radio Television serves as the official broadcasting network of Vietnam’s capital, delivering media content tailored to the political, cultural, and social priorities of the Hanoi municipality. Established in 1954,…