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CGTN America & CGTN UN: CMG signs cooperation agreements with Center of Chinese and Greek Ancient Civilizations, International Olympic Academy

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- China Media Group (CMG) has reached cooperation agreements with the Center of Chinese and Greek Ancient Civilizations (CCGAC) and the International Olympic Academy (IOA). CMG President Shen Haixiong signed memorandums with Stelios Virvidakis, head of the Greek board of directors in CCGAC, and the IOA President Isidoros Kouvelos in Athens, Greece, on Saturday.

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  • China Media Group (CMG) has reached cooperation agreements with the Center of Chinese and Greek Ancient Civilizations (CCGAC) and the International Olympic Academy (IOA).
  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- China Media Group (CMG) has reached cooperation agreements with the Center of Chinese and Greek Ancient Civilizations (CCGAC) and the International Olympic Academy (IOA).
  • In Shen's meeting with Kouvelos, Shen said CMG has recently reached new cooperation agreements with both the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Paris 2024 Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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Panama officially removed from FATF grey list

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Friday, October 27, 2023

PANAMA CITY, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a momentous decision with positive implications for the international financial community and Panamanian economy, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) today excluded Panama from its grey list. This announcement comes following an FATF plenary meeting, held in Paris, France, in which it was determined that the Republic of Panama has strengthened its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing prevention system and implemented substantial regulations and actions that have allowed the country to take an important step forward in international transparency.

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  • PANAMA CITY, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a momentous decision with positive implications for the international financial community and Panamanian economy, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) today excluded Panama from its grey list.
  • Today, these substantial efforts have been recognized by the international community with the successful removal of Panama from the FATF grey list, an endeavor many years in the making."
  • Panama's removal from the FATF grey list represents a crucial milestone in the country's economic development.
  • Minister Tewaney further commented on the future implications of the decision for Panama, stating:
    "Panama's removal from the grey list solidifies Panama as an attractive, stable and safe destination for foreign investment.

Xi Jinping announces China's eight steps for high-quality Belt and Road cooperation

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday announced that China will take eight major steps to support the joint pursuit of high-quality Belt and Road cooperation with participating countries.

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  • Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday announced that China will take eight major steps to support the joint pursuit of high-quality Belt and Road cooperation with participating countries.
  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday announced that China will take eight major steps to support the joint pursuit of high-quality Belt and Road cooperation with participating countries.
  • Xi made the announcement when delivering a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing.
  • To carry out practical cooperation for the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), Xi said China vows more financing support for BRI projects on the basis of market and business operation.

CGTN America & CGTN UN: CMG, media of Belt and Road partner countries launch new round of cooperation

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Monday, October 9, 2023

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation approaches, China Media Group (CMG) and media from participating countries launched a new phase of cooperation in Beijing on October 9.

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  • As the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation approaches, China Media Group (CMG) and media from participating countries launched a new phase of cooperation in Beijing on October 9.
  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation approaches, China Media Group (CMG) and media from participating countries launched a new phase of cooperation in Beijing on October 9.
  • During the ceremony, the Joint Initiative of CMG and Media of Belt and Road Partner Countries for Promoting Mutual Learning Among Civilizations was unveiled.
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CGTN America & CGTN UN: China to work with G77 members to open new chapter in South-South cooperation

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Li Xi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, said on Friday that China is ready to work with Group of 77 (G77) members to open a new chapter in South-South cooperation in a quest for greater development through stronger solidarity.

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  • Li made the remarks while attending the Summit of the Group of 77 plus China in Havana of Cuba as the special representative of Chinese President Xi Jinping.
  • He also expressed China's willingness to work with G77 members to build a Global South community with a shared future, and usher in a new era of common development.
  • He put forward a three-point proposal in respect of cooperation between the G77 and China, calling on G77 members to stay true to the original aspiration of the G77 for independence and greater collective strength through unity.
  • He also encouraged the advocating of equity, justice and inclusiveness, and appealed for the pursuit of development, revitalization and win-win cooperation.

CGTN America & CGTN UN: China, South Africa Announce Documentary Series on 'Brotherly' Friendship, Cooperation

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Friday, August 25, 2023

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The documentary series "25 Years on – Documenting China-South Africa Friendship and Cooperation," co-produced by China Media Group (CMG) and South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), was announced during a ceremony on Wednesday in South Africa's Johannesburg.

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The documentary series "25 Years on – Documenting China-South Africa Friendship and Cooperation," co-produced by China Media Group (CMG) and South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), was announced during a ceremony on Wednesday in South Africa's Johannesburg.
  • CMG President Shen Haixiong and SABC's Chief Financial Officer Yolande van Biljon jointly announced the documentary series and witnessed the exchange of agreements.
  • The documentary series depicts the brotherly friendship between China and South Africa and looks forward to the bright future of jointly building a high-level China-South Africa community with a shared future.
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Telling a Good Hong Kong Story – Privacy Commissioner’s Office Welcomes a Delegation of Mainland Officials

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Friday, June 2, 2023

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) received a delegation of Mainland officials on 24 May.

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  • The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) received a delegation of Mainland officials on 24 May.
  • The delegation comprised 15 Mainland officials who took the Master of Laws programme in Common Law at the University of Hong Kong and the Chinese University of Hong Kong under the Training Scheme in Common Law for Mainland Legal Officials organised by the Department of Justice.
  • PCPD's representatives Ms Ines LEE, Senior Legal Counsel, Ms Hermina NG, Senior Legal Counsel (Complaints) and Ms Phoebe CHOW, Head of Corporate Communications, delivered a presentation on "Protection of Personal Data in Hong Kong – Briefing on the Work of the PCPD".
  • PCPD's representatives received a delegation of Mainland officials.

CGTN AMERICA & CGTN UN: China, Central Asia Vow to Build a Closer Community with a Shared Future at Milestone Xi'an Summit

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Saturday, May 20, 2023

WASHINGTON, May 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CGTN America & CGTN UN releases "China, Central Asia Vow to Build a Closer Community with a Shared Future at Milestone Xi'an Summit"

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  • In expounding on how to build a China-Central Asia community with a shared future, President Xi stressed the need for mutual support, common development, and upholding universal security and everlasting friendship.
  • A month later, in Indonesia, he proposed the building of the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road.
  • China's trade with the five countries reached $70 billion in 2022, up by over 100 times since diplomatic ties were established.
  • As of the end of March, China's direct investment stock in Central Asia stood at over $15 billion, according to the Chinese Ministry of Commerce.

CGTN America & CGTN UN: China has found new path to modernization: Central Asian media leaders

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Thursday, May 18, 2023

WASHINGTON, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Chinese modernization has provided a new path for developing countries to realize modernization independently, according to media leaders from China and Central Asian countries.

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  • Chinese modernization has provided a new path for developing countries to realize modernization independently, according to media leaders from China and Central Asian countries.
  • WASHINGTON, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Chinese modernization has provided a new path for developing countries to realize modernization independently, according to media leaders from China and Central Asian countries.
  • Themed "Chinese Modernization and Central Asia: New Development and New Opportunities," the event was attended by leaders of China Media Group (CMG) and mainstream media organizations in Central Asia, embassies of Central Asian countries to China and media experts.
  • Media cooperation between Central Asian countries and China will contribute to the modernization of the countries while promoting high-tech development, said Sadriddin Shamsuddinzoda, director of the State Enterprise "Jahonnamo" in Tajikistan.

CGTN America releases street opinion production "China Views"

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Monday, May 1, 2023

WASHINGTON, May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CGTN America releases "China Views," presenting informative and entertaining "people on the street" interviews to global social media audiences.

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  • CGTN America releases "China Views," presenting informative and entertaining "people on the street" interviews to global social media audiences.
  • WASHINGTON, May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CGTN America releases "China Views," presenting informative and entertaining "people on the street" interviews to global social media audiences.
  • It promotes common prosperity and all-round development from cultural advancement to global influence and contributions.
  • CGTN America went to the streets in six major cities in North America to sample public opinion, including Washington, D.C., New York City, San Francisco, Miami, Vancouver and Mexico City.