Asian Culture & Media Group
The Asian Culture & Media Group is a bona fide US-registered media company operating in the American media landscape. Its principal assets included SinoVision TV—a 24‑hour television network formerly offering Chinese- and English-language channels—and sister print publications, Qiaobao (also known as The China Press) and the Sino American Times. In a letter to advertisers dated July 9, 2024, SinoVision announced the cessation of its cable broadcast operations, which concluded on September 1, 2024.
Media assets
Print: Qiaobao, The Sino American Times
State Media Matrix Typology
Ownership and governance
Though formally established as a private entity, the Group’s inception traces back to the early 1990s, when editorial staff were dispatched by the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office (OCAO) of China’s State Council through its China News Service. The OCAO founded the Group and continues to exert control through its appointments and executive oversight. . Most senior editors and managers were formerly associated with state-run media outlets, further reinforcing this connection.
Source of funding and budget
Public records have not revealed clear details about the Group’s funding streams. However, multiple experts interviewed in 2023 and 2024 assert that the majority of the Group’s financial resources are likely from the Chinese government. This aligns with broader academic and policy research indicating that Beijing’s foreign media operations are primarily underwritten by state-linked budgets, often hidden through project-based and indirect funding mechanisms.
Editorial independence
The editorial line of the Group’s outlets is widely considered to echo the messaging of the Chinese government. They frequently reproduce news from state-run media without independent commentary or editorial discretion. No independent oversight, regulatory mechanism, or legislative safeguard exists to verify their editorial autonomy in the United States.
July 2025