Xinhua News Agency is the official state-run press agency of the People's Republic of China, headquartered in Beijing, tracing its roots to a Red Army news agency founded in 1931. It is the largest and most authoritative news agency in China, supplying domestic and international news to Chinese state media and to subscribers worldwide, and operates under the direct authority of the State Council.
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Company Type Founded Year Headquarters Connections
Operates In
A major media, broadcasting or news company; classified in the atlas media-and-entertainment-industry.
In the Other Atlases
- Also in Geography Atlas: China, located there.
Sources
1. Xinhua News Agency, Wikipedia
History
In November 1931, the Red China News Agency was established by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in the Soviet Zone of Ruijin, Jiangxi Province.
Lead section
the official state news agency of the People's Republic of China
Headquarters description
Its headquarters in Beijing are located close to the central government's headquarters at Zhongnanhai.
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