Society
In my country, there are Chinese diaspora community events and activities (e.g. Lunar New Year events, Dragon Boat Festival tournaments, etc) hosted or sponsored by organizations or personnel linked to the UFWD, or by PRC diplomats.
2024
72/ 98
Affected Countries
Country
Score
Panama
Yes
Answer ( 4 / 4 )
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
While United Front work emphasizes loyalty to the party and sympathy for Beijing’s interests, United Front groups also genuinely encourage participation in local government to strengthen the voice of the diaspora community and feed those interests into democratic processes. Therefore, this indicator deserves a "More than a few" and an "Significant" rating.
Answered by Alonso Illueca, and has been reviewed by Team Fundación Andrés Bello - Centro de Investigación Chino Latinoamericano
Explore Panama >Peru
Yes
Answer ( 4 / 4 )
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
Different Chinese associations celebrate their main festivals in Peru, in which the Peruvian population also participates. There is the case of the Chinese New Year and the activities that take place in the Chinatown of the Historic Center of Lima. Therefore, this Indicator deserves a “More than a few” rating. These events are broadcast by the Peruvian media, they are replicated in some universities where there are Confucius Institutes and there is participation from the Chinese Embassy in Peru. Therefore, this Indicator deserves a “Significant” rating.
- https://espanol.cgtn.com/news/2023-01-15/1614516343421587458/index.html
- https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=491755061242294
Supplementary Notes
In the following video broadcast by CGTN in Spanish in 2018, you can see how activities are carried out in the Chinatown of the Historic Center of Lima for the Chinese New Year.
Answered by Jack Lo Lau and Jorge Jesús Chávez Ortíz, and has been reviewed by Team Fundación Andrés Bello - Centro de Investigación Chino Latinoamericano
Explore Peru >Lithuania
Yes
Answer ( 4 / 4 )
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
The Chinese embassy in Lithuania has been organizing diaspora community events and activities for years. Therefore, this indicator deserves a "More than a few" and "Significant" rating.
Answered by Konstantinas Andrijauskas, and has been reviewed by Vida Mačikėnaitė-Ambutavičienė and Linas Didvalis
Explore Lithuania >Denmark
Yes
Answer ( 4 / 4 )
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
The Chinese embassy in Denmark hosts several events for the Chinese diaspora, including Lunar New Year.
- http://dk.china-embassy.gov.cn/zdjl/202402/t20240201_11237467.htm
- http://dk.china-embassy.gov.cn/zdjl/202402/t20240201_11237483.htm
- https://kinaforeningen.dk/?cat=10
Answered by 2 anonymous experts, and has been reviewed by Kristina Kironska
Explore Denmark >South Africa
Yes
Answer ( 4 / 4 )
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
The Durban University of Technology and University of Johannesburg‘s Confucius Institutes hold Chinese festivals, funded by China. Chinese diplomatic staff have attended. Such festivals have been held since at least 2018 with Chinese diplomatic support. Therefore this indicator deserves a "More than a few" rating. South Africa hosted the first International Lunar New Year Festival. Therefore this indicator deserves a "Significant" rating. Dragon Boat Festival tournaments and Lunar New Year events are widely held, but there is no evidence of current PRC organisational or diplomatic sponsorship.
- https://news.uj.ac.za/news/ujs-chinese-lantern-festival-an-enriching-cultural-experience-2/
- http://www.china.org.cn/english/features/58195.htm
- https://mypr.co.za/2021-international-lunar-new-year-festival/
- https://www.inyourpocket.com/johannesburg/chinese-new-year-in-johannesburg_79028f
- https://www.iol.co.za/capeargus/news/baphumelele-childrens-home-and-youth-centre-celebrate-dragon-boat-festival-b924f993-c2ee-4aaf-92cc-831f053b04de
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Explore South Africa >Estonia
Yes
Answer ( 4 / 4 )
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
The PRC embassy in Tallinn and Mustamäe Municipality government co-organised an event to celebrate Lunar New Year on 27th January 2023.
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Explore Estonia >Democratic Republic of the Congo
Yes
Answer ( 4 / 4 )
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
For China's New Year, China embassy organizes dinner or events in Kinshasa where they do invite different public figures, officials and congolese alumni from China
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Andronicus Sikula and Alfred Bulakali
Explore Democratic Republic of the Congo >Argentina
Yes
Answer ( 4 / 4 )
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
The Chinese community in Argentina celebrates the Lunar New Year and has Dragon Boat Festival tournaments. Therefore, this indicator deserves a "more than a few" rating. They are often hosted by the Argentine Association of Dragon Boats and hold a range of activities across a span of 3 weeks. The Association was also received a distinction by the Circle of Sports Journalists in Buenos Aires. Therefore, this indicator deserves a "significant" rating.
- https://www.facebook.com/arbotesdragon/
- http://spanish.news.cn/20230116/c65281423eeb43a0a4f6b3fa02f82301/c.html
- https://newsargenchina.ar/contenido/5313/la-asociacion-argentina-de-botes-dragon-fue-distinguida-en-los-premios-olimpia
Answered by Ricardo Ferrer Picado, and has been reviewed by Hernan Alberro
Explore Argentina >Japan
Yes
Answer ( 4 / 4 )
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
Various Chinese diaspora community events and activities were confirmed. Also, the All-Japan Federation of Overseas Chinese Professionals (中国留日同学会) operates at least eight recruitment stations and holds events. Therefore, this Indicator deserves a "More than a few" rating. In addition, former Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama attended the event of UFWD's Western Returned Scholars Association. Therefore, this Indicator deserves a "Significant" rating.
- https://www.bs4.jp/shinsou/articles/1q0l19ngvipspd79.html
- http://jp.china-embassy.gov.cn/jpn/yhyz/202401/t20240123_11231273.htm;
- http://jp.china-embassy.gov.cn/jpn/yhyz/202401/t20240119_11229483.htm
- http://jp.china-embassy.gov.cn/jpn/yhyz/202309/t20230913_11142073.htm
- https://www.ucrj.jp/news20240201
Answered by Yuki Moritarni, and has been reviewed by Maiko Ichihara and Ryohei Suzuki
Explore Japan >Canada
Yes
Answer ( 4 / 4 )
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
Diaspora events sponsored or hosted by UFWD-linked organizations are happening all year long across Canada.
- https://thebreaker.news/business/jack-poole-plaza-china
- https://www.mengchenghui.com/thread-16847046-1-1.html
- https://article.canadaccsa.com/article/182359
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Terry Glavin
Explore Canada >United Kingdom
Yes
Answer ( 4 / 4 )
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
Certain individuals or groups linked to the UFWD routinely make appearances at events related to the Chinese diaspora and run their own events. For instance, the Promotion of China Reunification Society in the UK (英国中国统一促进会) was listed as a co-organizer of the 2023 British Spring Festival Gala. The University of Sheffield Confucius Institute frequently hosts festive activities in collaboration with the Chinese Embassy and the Chinese consulate as well. Such festivities are important because they are a major point of attraction for the British Chinese community every year. Therefore, this Indicator deserves a 'Significant' rating.
- https://archive.ph/0Uhdj
- https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/confucius/news/chinese-lunar-new-year-2023-gala-sheffield-city-hall-240123
- https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/confucius/news/chinese-new-year-gala-roundup-sheffield-city-hall
- https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/confucius/news/dragon-boat-festival-party-success
- https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/confucius/news/mid-autumn-celebration-moon-shines-us-all-0
Answered by Leo Shaw, and has been reviewed by Sam Dunning and Andrew Yeh
Explore United Kingdom >Australia
Yes
Answer ( 4 / 4 )
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
Typically, Chinese-related associations organize local Chinese activities in Australia, with The Australian Council for the Promotion of Peaceful Reunification of China (ACPPRC) frequently participating, including events such as Chinese New Year celebrations and Xuanyuan Huangdi worship. Australian local officials often participate these events by delivering speeches or blessings. Leaders in the Chinese community also participate in these events widely. Narratives of 'roots-seeking' and glorification of the Zhonghua Minzu are frequently found in these events, which echo Chinese United Front narratives. This Indicator deserves a 'Significant' rating because of the level of resources dedicated to these events and how they are perceived by Australian officials to be representative of the broader Chinese Australian community.
- http://australia.people.com.cn/n1/2023/0417/c408038-32666479.html
- http://www.acpprc.org.au/schinese/jinqi/2022/BaizuMar2022.html
- http://www.chinaqw.com/hqhr/2022/02-03/321357.shtml
- https://www.jingangdhyanaincnet.org/112/112_19_1/19_4_12g.html
- http://www.chinaql.org/n1/2023/0417/c419650-32666584.html
- http://australia.people.com.cn/n1/2023/0417/c408038-32666479.html
Answered by Leo Shaw, and has been reviewed by Kevin Mooney and Andrew Yeh
Explore Australia >Mexico
Yes
Answer ( 3 / 4 )
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
In July 2023, there was a meeting between Chinese Ambassador in Mexico with diaspora Chinese representative in Mexico who are originally from Zhejiang. This group of representative is not an official group established in Mexico but more like informal group. However, they are likely connected to Lian Xiaomin 连小敏 who is currently head of Zhejiang's branch of All-China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese, a United Front Organization. This is because, after the July 2023 meeting, Lian actually visited Mexico in October 2023. So the July 2023 meeting was a pre-arrangement to prepare for Lian's trip in Mexico. And the individuals who met with Chinese Amb in July 2023 are likely to be United Front. Therefore we think this indicator deserves the "few, but significant" rating.
- https://www.nuevo-mundo.mx/opinion/embajador-de-china-en-mexico-se-reunio-con-chinos-de-ultramar/
- http://www.chinaql.org/n1/2023/1017/c419643-40097306.html
- https://spanish.news.cn/20230119/d6e0bcc261af415cb0c678330e436186/c.html
- https://www.eluniversal.com.mx/tendencias/ano-nuevo-chino-2024-estos-son-los-mejores-lugares-para-festejarlo-en-la-cdmx/
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Team Fundación Andrés Bello - Centro de Investigación Chino Latinoamericano
Explore Mexico >Costa Rica
Yes
Answer ( 3 / 4 )
Answer
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
There is a large Chinese community in Costa Rica and celebrations are held in the country, for example for the Lunar New Year, organized by the PRC Embassy. Therefore, this Indicator deserves a " few" rating. There are other events in which the Chinese diaspora in Costa Rica actively participates. Therefore, this Indicator deserves an "Significant" rating"
- https://spanish.news.cn/20230122/543690be9788491ca5825692f22f9e86/c.html
- https://noticiassanjose.com/con-iconico-monumento-celebran-los-168-anos-de-la-cultura-china-en-costa-rica/
- https://espanol.cgtn.com/news/2024-02-12/1757029810385809409/index.html
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Team Fundación Andrés Bello - Centro de Investigación Chino Latinoamericano
Explore Costa Rica >Venezuela
Yes
Answer ( 3 / 4 )
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
Information was found on the New Moon Party by the Federation of Overseas Chinese in Venezuela. Therefore, this indicator deserves a "Few, but significant" rating.
- https://www.instagram.com/reel/CyYbzhOObVD/?igsh=cDRteXgzMmZ5eWo3
- https://www.admagazine.com/articulos/como-se-celebra-el-ano-nuevo-chino-2023-en-latinoamerica
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Team Fundación Andrés Bello - Centro de Investigación Chino Latinoamericano
Explore Venezuela >Chile
Yes
Answer ( 3 / 4 )
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
Wang Hexing, the president of the Chilean Chinese business association often appears in events connected with the Chinese Diaspora and with the network of Chinese associations in Chile. Therefore, this indicator deserves a "few" rating. He is connected with the UFWD and has met with several authorities such as the Yunnan Overseas Friendship Association. The organization is responsable for the organization of several cultural events including the Spring Festival. Some of these events are directly organized by the Confucious Institute.Therefore, this indicator deserves a "significant" rating.
- http://www.chinacelacforum.org/chn/zgtlmjlbgjgx/202307/t20230719_11115064.htm
- https://www.uc.cl/noticias/ano-nuevo-chino-se-celebrara-este-sabado-con-fiesta-cultural-y-mas-de-200-artistas-en-providencia/
Supplementary Notes
Meeting between Wang Hexing and the Yunnan Overseas Friendship Association vicepresident, Zhao Minghui: Link;
Answered by Sascha Hannig Núñez, and has been reviewed by Team Fundación Andrés Bello - Centro de Investigación Chino Latinoamericano
Explore Chile >Ecuador
Yes
Answer ( 3 / 4 )
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
In Ecuador, there are several celebrations linked to Chinese diaspora. There are at least nine civil asociations related to Chinese colony in Ecuador, acording to the Servicio de Rentas Internas.
- https://www.expreso.ec/buenavida/ano-nuevo-chino-celebracion-raices-perennes-147779.html
- https://srienlinea.sri.gob.ec/sri-en-linea/SriRucWeb/ConsultaRuc/Consultas/consultaRuc
- https://espanol.cgtn.com/news/2023-01-25/1618115180715364354/index.html
Answered by Paúl Mena Mena, and has been reviewed by Team Fundación Andrés Bello - Centro de Investigación Chino Latinoamericano
Explore Ecuador >Colombia
Yes
Answer ( 3 / 4 )
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
In Colombia there are cultural celebrations organized by the Embassy, the most significant being the celebration of the lunar new year between the months of January and February of each year. Therefore, this Indicator deserves a « Few » rating. These celebrations, in which the Chinese community also actively participates, are supported by municipal entities, educational institutions and binational cultural and business organizations and are held in the main cities of the country. Therefore, this Indicator deserves an « Significant » rating.
- http://www.chinacelacforum.org/esp/zgtlmjlbgjgx_2/202301/t20230131_11016837.htm
- http://www.chinacelacforum.org/esp/zgtlmjlbgjgx_2/202302/t20230214_11024926.htm
- https://bogota.gov.co/internacional/actividades-culturales-programacion-celebracion-del-ano-nuevo-chino
- https://biblored.gov.co/noticias/ano-nuevo-chino-2023
- https://www.eltiempo.com/bogota/ano-nuevo-chino-programacion-del-festival-de-los-faroles-en-parque-de-la-93-858251
- https://redmas.com.co/elmicrofono/Llega-el-dragon-dorado-a-Bogota-tendra-su-propia-conmemoracion-del-ano-nuevo-asiatico-20240222-0049.html
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Team Fundación Andrés Bello - Centro de Investigación Chino Latinoamericano
Explore Colombia >Gambia
Yes
Answer ( 3 / 4 )
Answer
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
yes
Supplementary Notes
over the past few years, the Chinese Lunar Year is celebrated with much fanfare by Chinese Diaspora in my country with significant Government representation
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Explore Gambia >France
Yes
Answer ( 3 / 4 )
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
The French Senate commissioned a report showing that infiltration of the Chinese diaspora is a growing concern
- https://www.lepoint.fr/monde/comment-la-chine-nous-espionne-21-09-2023-2536302_24.php
- https://www.assemblee-nationale.fr/dyn/16/rapports/ceingeren/l16b1311-t1_rapport-enquete#_Toc256000029
- https://www.intelligenceonline.fr/renseignement-d-etat/2020/09/28/le-front-uni-etend-de-nouveau-sa-presence-a-paris,109609386-art
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Filip Noubel
Explore France >Bangladesh
Yes
Answer ( 3 / 4 )
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
A few such events were organized by the Chinese Embassy, such as The China-Bangladesh Culture & Art Night and the Belt and Road Initiative in Bangladesh Exhibition 2023.
- http://bd.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/zmjw/202303/t20230305_11035926.htm
- https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/324862/speakers-bangladesh-now-a-risk-free-place-for
- https://www.dhakatribune.com/business/324778/huawei-joins-belt-and-road-initiative-in
- https://www.newagebd.net/article/218828/exhibition-marks-friendship-between-bangladesh-china
- http://bd.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/zmjw/202308/t20230801_11120840.htm
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Filip Noubel
Explore Bangladesh >Bulgaria
Yes
Answer ( 3 / 4 )
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
In 2024, Chinese diplomats publicized widely the Lunar New Year, appearing on major TV channels and hostеd a few events attended by Bulgarian politicians. Therefore, this indicator deserves a few significant rating.
- https://btvnovinite.bg/predavania/tazi-sabota-i-nedelia/lichnostite-s-kristina-gazieva-uan-min-liceto-na-kitaj-v-balgarija.html
- https://pogled.info/svetoven/pogled-kitai/vitseprezident-iliyana-iotova-nadyavam-se-che-novata-godina-shte-ni-donese-sila-madrost-i-sposobnost-da-se-spravim-s-predizvikatelstvata.165546
Answered by Rumena Filipova, and has been reviewed by Matej Šimalčík
Explore Bulgaria >Bosnia and Herzegovina
Yes
Answer ( 3 / 4 )
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
Chinese (Lunar) New Year was ceremonially celebrated in City of Trebinje in 2023 and 2024. Dragon Boat festival workshop was organized by Confucious institute and Chinese embassy in the elementary School in Banaj Luka
- https://mondo.ba/Info/Drustvo/a1195566/Kineska-Nova-godina-u-Trebinju.html
- https://trebinjelive.info/2024/02/09/pjesmom-i-igrom-u-trebinju-obiljezena-kineska-nova-godina-foto/
- https://ki.unibl.org/post/
Answered by Stefan Vladisavljev and 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Kristina Kironska
Explore Bosnia and Herzegovina >Slovakia
Yes
Answer ( 3 / 4 )
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
Chinese embassy regularly hosts, supports, or otherwise participates in diaspora activities related to major Chinese holidays.
Answered by Matej Šimalčík, and has been reviewed by Richard Turcsányi
Explore Slovakia >Sweden
Yes
Answer ( 3 / 4 )
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Richard Turcsányi
Explore Sweden >Ireland
Yes
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
There are a number of lunar new year events that take palce in Ireland the largest is in Dublin. Some of these events have sponsorship from the Chinese embassy
Answered by 2 anonymous experts, and has been reviewed by Richard Turcsányi
Explore Ireland >Montenegro
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
The People's Republic of China Embassy in Montenegro organized Chinese diaspora community events hosted by Chinese ambassador and embassy personnel. Therefore, this Indicator deserves a “few” response. In addition to this, in the Montenegrin capital, Podgorica, the PRC organized large Lunar New Year events and Dragon Boat Festival tournaments in the largest shopping mall, attended by hundreds of citizens. Therefore, this indicator deserves a “significant” response.
- http://me.china-embassy.gov.cn/mon/sghd_1/202401/t20240131_11236570.htm
- http://me.china-embassy.gov.cn/mon/sghd_1/202401/t20240116_11225194.htm
- http://me.china-embassy.gov.cn/mon/sghd_1/202405/t20240531_11368584.htm
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Explore Montenegro >Serbia
Yes
Answer ( 3 / 4 )
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
The ambassador of the PRC traditionally organizes celebrations of the Lunar New Year. Therefore, this Indicator deserves a "Few" rating. These events are attended by top-ranked Serbian officials. Therefore, this Indicator deserves a "Significant" rating.
- http://rs.china-embassy.gov.cn/srp/ljzg/202201/t20220126_10633771.htm
- https://www.slobodnaevropa.org/a/30383493.html
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Explore Serbia >Greece
Yes
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
Such events, organised by Chinese entities and China's diplomatic represantation in Greece are relatively few. Therefore, this Indicator deserves a "Few" rating. However, such events are used as a major soft power practice to PRC social and political infiltration strategy. Additionaly, it should be noted that these events are often attended by Greek officials. Therefore, this Indicator deserves a "Significnat" rating.
- https://greekreporter.com/2023/01/16/chinese-new-year-concert-athens/
- https://www.aueb.gr/el/content/dragon-boat-festival
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Explore Greece >Nicaragua
Yes
Answer ( 3 / 4 )
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
The ambassador Yu Bo was present at the event which was actually organized by both governments.
Answered by Hernan Alberro, and has been reviewed by Javier Melendez
Explore Nicaragua >Turkmenistan
Yes
Answer ( 3 / 4 )
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
Yes, in Turkmenistan, there are Chinese diaspora community events and activities hosted or sponsored by organizations or personnel linked to the UFWD, or by PRC diplomats.
- http://tm.china-embassy.gov.cn/chn/sgdt/202201/t20220128_10636281.htm
- http://tm.china-embassy.gov.cn/chn/sbwl/202402/t20240207_11242825.htm
- http://tm.china-embassy.gov.cn/chn/sgdt/202312/t20231222_11209398.htm
- http://tm.china-embassy.gov.cn/chn/sgdt/202212/t20221228_10997549.htm
- http://tm.china-embassy.gov.cn/chn/sgdt/202301/t20230118_11011171.htm
- http://tm.china-embassy.gov.cn/chn/sgdt/202201/t20220127_10634619.htm
Answered by Temur Umarov, and has been reviewed by Niva Yau
Explore Turkmenistan >Singapore
Yes
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
The PRC embassy and other local community organizations with United Front Work Department links are active in organizing and taking part in cultural activities in Singapore. Often, they seek to leave an imprint of the PRC representing "authenthic" Chinese culture.
- https://www1.hhlink.com/link/www.sgcssa.org/Chinese-Scholars-and-Students-Association
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/chinese-scholars-and-students-association-in-singapore/about/
- https://www.sgcssa.org/2023/11/我们的春晚-快来加入2024全新中国留学生春节联欢晚/
- https://www.sohu.com/a/757206519_120046696
- https://www.sgcssa.org/author/sgcssa/
- https://www.sgcssa.org/2022/09/月下同行庆中秋-留学生的中秋节/
- https://www.sgcssa.org/2022/09/中秋节·教师节-金秋谢师恩,圆月邀桃李/
- https://www.sgcssa.org/2023/06/端午安康-大家记得吃粽子哦!/
- https://toutiaosg.com/新加坡中国学联祝在新留学人员端午安康!
- https://www.iedusg.com/show-54-1695-1.html
- https://www.sohu.com/a/757149936_121107000
- http://cea.org.sg/春满狮城-天涯同心-新加坡中资企业协会2022/
- https://www.mfa.gov.cn/zwbd_673032/gzhd_673042/202301/t20230130_11016169.shtml
- https://huayuanassociation.com/zh/华源会新春祝福/
- https://tianfu.org.sg/2023/02/05/新加坡天府会23周年庆:传承家庭价值,共庆元宵佳/
- https://www.kowloonclub.org.sg
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAtPq9_mBwA
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Explore Singapore >Nepal
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Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
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Supporting Evidence
The first dragon boat festival in Nepal was in 2023, but there are no reports of Chinese personnel affiliated with the UFWD,visiting the festival. During the closing ceremony, Chen Song, ambassador of China to Nepal, expressed his gratitude to the Chinese and Nepalese communities for their support and efforts in the dragon boat race. Also, in 2023, The Chinese Embassy in Nepal hosted a Spring Festival kits distribution ceremony on Tuesday for overseas Chinese ahead of the Chinese Lunar New Year.
- https://www.risingnepaldaily.com/news/28531
- https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2023/06/23/pokhara-hosts-first-dragon-boat-festival
- https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2023/01/18/chinese-embassy-distributes-spring-festival-kits-to-overseas-nationals-in-nepal
Answered by Sriparna Pathak, and has been reviewed by Ambassador Vijay Kant Karna
Explore Nepal >New Zealand
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No
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Supporting Evidence
See society indicator numbers one and two for names esp 和志耘 and 李芬
- https://web.archive.org/web/20240214033007/
- https://nzchinasociety.org.nz/moon-festival-fundraising-dinner/
- https://web.archive.org/web/20240214033605/
- https://newzealandnewspaper.co.nz/2024龙年新春嘉年华即将举办-2/%20%20%20
- http:/www.chinaql.org/n1/2023/0215/c419645-32624162.html
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Explore New Zealand >Uruguay
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There are Chinese diaspora community events and activities, such as Lunar New Year events. Therefore, this indicator deserves a "few" rating. The Chinese embassy in Uruguay hosts some events, and some sister-cities also host events to show their relations with their Chinese counterparts. Therefore, this indicator deserves a "significant" rating.
- https://municipios.gub.uy/noticias/a%C3%B1o-nuevo-chino-en-atl%C3%A1ntida#:~:text=En%20este%202022%2C%20es%20el,nueva%20tras%20el%20solsticio%20invernal
- https://m.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=392472973122531&set=a.137430928626738&type=3&locale=zh_CN
- https://diarioelpueblo.com.uy/ano-nuevo-chino-2023/#google_vignette
- http://www.chinacelacforum.org/esp/zgtlmjlbgjgx_2/202202/t20220205_10639309.htm
Answered by Ricardo Ferrer Picado, and has been reviewed by Hernan Alberro
Explore Uruguay >Indonesia
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Supporting Evidence
Two festivals, Qing Ming and Cap Go Meh, are held in Singkawang which combine Indonesian and Chinese elements.
Answered by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, and has been reviewed by Yeta Purnama
Explore Indonesia >South Korea
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No
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Wang Haijun, a prominent figure in the UFWD's activities in South Korea, leads organizations like the CICEC and the Association of Overseas Chinese in Korea. These groups, linked to the UFWD, aim to align the diaspora with PRC policies.
Answered by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, and has been reviewed by Yeta Purnama
Explore South Korea >Qatar
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No
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In 2024, The Embassy of China in Qatar celebrated the Spring Festival Chinese New Year in Doha that attended by senior Qatari officials, ambassadors, several officials, and the Chinese community. In 2022, the Chinese embassy in Doha has set up an exhibition to highlight cuju, an ancient Chinese form of football.
- https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/07/02/2024/embassy-celebrates-chinese-new-year
- https://web.facebook.com/scmp/videos/452885226804525/
Answered by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, and has been reviewed by Yeta Purnama
Explore Qatar >Germany
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No
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Yes, they sometimes appear openly in ethnic Chinese communities in Germany as supporters of the CPC.
Answered by Angela Stanzel, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Explore Germany >Romania
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No
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Visits by PRC Embassy officials or PRC businesspersons to events of the Chinese diaspora community are common, as well as the organization by the embassy of such events, including Dragon Boat festival
- http://ro.china-embassy.gov.cn/rom/sgzcnew/sghdnew/202302/t20230210_11023163.html
- https://casaromanochineza.ro/casa-romano-chineza-prezenta-la-festivalul-barcilor-dragon-dragon-boat-race-in-romania-the-first-of-its-kind-held-in-the-eastern-european-country-marks-chinese-traditional-festival/
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Mădălina Voinea and Sorin Ionita
Explore Romania >Italy
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
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Many Chinese diaspora community events seem to be funded or chaired by PRC or UFWD-affiliated personnel, though it is unclear at this point how significant these interactions are, especially in an environment with clear diversity of media. In recent years, diplomatic activity in connection to diaspora events seems to have faltered slightly, therefore this indicator deserves the "More than a few" and the "Insignificant" ratings. The SINOPSIS report names some of the organizations that are funded by the UFWD and their affiliate activities in Italy, especially in chapter 1.5.
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Mădălina Voinea and Sorin Ionita
Explore Italy >Pakistan
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Chinese diaspora usually keep a low public profile due to security threats. Still, the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan has launched a series of activities to celebrate the “Happy Chinese New Year-2024 as Year of the Dragon”.
- http://english.scio.gov.cn/m/internationalexchanges/2024-01/23/content_116958621.htm
- https://cpecinfo.com/chinese-new-year-grand-celebrations-kicked-off-in-pakistan
Answered by Shahzeb Jillani, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Explore Pakistan >Ethiopia
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No
Few, but insignificant
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More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
On January 2023, the Lunar New Year events, and the dragon boat festival was celebrated in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. On September 2023, the 74th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC) was celebrated in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
- https://www.thereporterethiopia.com/38411/
- https://ebc.et/english/newsdetails.aspx?newsid=5572
- https://english.news.cn/20230928/1e93a1a825ee452ca006fc73cd8577af/c.html
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 2 anonymous experts.
Explore Ethiopia >Brazil
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In 2023, the Lunar New Year was celebrated in some capitals of Brazil. A reception was hosted by China's new ambassador to Brazil, Zhu Qingqiao, together with the Chinese Consuls General in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Recife. The Chinese Consulate General in Recife, in partnership with the city's Tourism Department, held a cultural festival. The Chinese Consulate General in São Paulo, the Brazil-China Sociocultural Institute (Ibrachina) and the Chinese Bridge Club in São Paulo promoted a reception with cultural presentations. Finally, the Chinese Embassy in Brazil offered a concert for guests at the Plínio Marcos Theater, in Brasília. Although organized by PRC diplomats, there was no evidence of anything that relates the initiatives with the United Front Work Department (UFWD).
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Explore Brazil >Zimbabwe
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No
Few, but insignificant
More than a few, but insignificant
Few, but significant
More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
There are Chinese calendar events celebrated in Zimbabwe every year and attended by the government officials
- https://www.herald.co.zw/zim-celebrates-chinese-new-year/
- http://english.news.cn/20230122/f34b125032f74423bbc9a4e2686bc582/c.html
Answered by Ernest Mudzengi, and has been reviewed by Andronicus Sikula and Dr. Obert Hodzi
Explore Zimbabwe >Myanmar
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No
Few, but insignificant
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Supporting Evidence
It is celebrated across the country. And it is singificant because Junta chief attended the Lunar New Year event organzied by the Chinese embassy as no highest leader of the government never participated in such event before. In the past, only chief minister at the regional government level participated.
Answered by 2 anonymous experts, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Explore Myanmar >United States
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United Chinese Americans (UCA) is a registered Foreign Agent acting on behalf of the United Front Work Department's Chinese Overseas Friendship Association. The UCA regularly hosts holiday and community events and has chapters in 11 major US cities. Therefore, this Indicator deserves a "More than a few" rating. Chinese diaspora events and activities have little minimal on American society. Therefore, this Indicator deserves an "Insignificant" rating.
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Explore United States >Mongolia
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Few, but insignificant
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"A joint interview event themed “Meeting China, Meeting New Era” involving over 40 reporters from Mongolia and China concluded in Hohhot city in North China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on Sunday, with the Mongolian media professionals praising China’s rapid development, people oriented urban planning and governance as well as environmental protection and preservation of traditional culture. Link"
Answered by Dulamkhorloo Baatar, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
Explore Mongolia >Algeria
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Supporting Evidence
The Chinese Suzhou Ballet Theater troupe performed in Algeria on the occasion of the celebration of the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Algeria. "Report 2: The Chinese Embassy in Algeria holds a reception on the occasion of the Spring Festival Feb 24. Report 3: The Chinese Embassy in Algeria holds a reception on the occasion of the 74th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China
- https://arabic.news.cn/20230924/e68766accf914f95b72801e6d38a0383/c.html
- https://nabd.com/s/132466881-d72802/%D8%B3%D9%81%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B5%D9%8A%D9%86-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AC%D8%B2%D8%A7%D8%A6%D8%B1-%D8%AA%D9%82%D9%8A%D9%85-%D8%AD%D9%81%D9%84-%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA%D9%82%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%84-%D8%A8%D9%85%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%A8%D8%A9-%D8%B9%D9%8A%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%B9
- https://alharir.info/76139-2/
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Filip Noubel
Explore Algeria >Austria
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The 2024 Lunar New Zear Celebrations were hosted by Xie Feiru, President of the Austrian-Chinese Women's Association (奥地利华人妇女联). Therefore, this indicator deserves a "Few" and "Insignifican" rating.
Answered by 2 anonymous experts, and has been reviewed by Alfred Gerstl
Explore Austria >Hungary
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Supporting Evidence
Events like the Chinese Culture Night organized by the Chinese Embassy in Hungary, as reported by the Budapest Times, indicate that there are Chinese diaspora community events and activities hosted or sponsored by PRC diplomats in Hungary.
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Kristina Kironska
Explore Hungary >Belgium
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The Association of Chinese in Belgium (De Vereniging van Chinezen in België) organises diaspora community events and activities. One of the main sponsors is the Embassy of the PRC in Belgium.
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Richard Turcsányi
Explore Belgium >Albania
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Few, but insignificant
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In Albania, there is organized, on an annual basis, an event showcasing different nationalities, cultures and relationships with Albania. The whole event - the "Chinese Week" is held in Tirana annually, therefore this Indicator deserves a "Few" rating. However, this activity is not really relevant in Albania, therefore this Indicator, deserves a "Insignificant" rating.
- http://al.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/zagx/zajw/202310/t20231028_11170120.htm
- http://al.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/zagx/zajw/202309/t20230928_11153328.htm
- http://al.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/zagx/zajw/202304/t20230408_11056324.htm
- http://al.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/zagx/zajw/202203/t20220311_10650707.htm
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Explore Albania >Turkey
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Several events hosted by PRC diplomats for the Chinese diaspora, such as those relating to the New Year or Warm Spring Festival, have been identified. Therefore, this indicator deserves a few rating. However, they have not had much impact beyond a very narrow group of people and seem to have been small in attendance. Thereofre, this indicator deserves an "Insignificant" rating.
- http://tr.china-embassy.gov.cn/sgxw/202301/t20230110_11005387.htm
- http://tr.china-embassy.gov.cn/sgxw/202301/t20230131_11016521.htm
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Explore Turkey >Iceland
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Few, but insignificant
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The Confusius Centre in Iceland actively plans Cultural events, both for supportive domestic groups and the diasphora, such as the Spring Gala Festival at the PRC's Embassy in Iceland. The Chinese-Icelandic Cultural Society also organises cultural exchange event. Therefore, this indicator deserves a "few" rating. They however don't have a large folling in Iceland. Therefore, this indicator deserves an "insignificant" rating.
- https://konfusius.is/is/velkomin-kinverska-nyarshatid-laugardaginn
- https://www.facebook.com/ChinaInIceland
- https://kim.is/
- https://www.mfa.gov.cn/zwbd_673032/whjl/202309/t20230907_11139579.shtml
- http://is.china-embassy.gov.cn/zbgx/202301/t20230119_11011517.htm
- http://is.china-embassy.gov.cn/zbgx/202212/t20221223_10994087.htm
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Explore Iceland >Portugal
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Few, but insignificant
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There is an historical Macau community in Portugal, which has a plethora of associations. This community through its cultural associations such as Casa Macau organises some cultural events. The PRC Embassy also promotes these cultural events. Therefore, this Indicator deserves a "Few" rating. Notwithstanding, these events do not have a major impact in society. Therefore, this indicator deserves an "Insignificant" rating.
- https://www.dn.pt/pais/interior/ano-novo-chines-celebra-se-em-lisboa-lagoa-e-vila-do-conde-sob-os-auspicios-do-porco-10529237.html/
- https://noticias.uc.pt/artigos/coimbra-recebe-com-classe-o-ano-novo-chines-do-rato/
- http://pt.china-embassy.gov.cn/sgxw/202402/t20240216_11245714.ht
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSkyW0ot50M
- http://pt.china-embassy.gov.cn/sgxw/202402/t20240207_11241843.ht
- http://pt.china-embassy.gov.cn/sgxw/202402/t20240207_11241844.htm
Supplementary Notes
Other associations include e. g. "Liga da Multissecular Amizade Portugal - China" or the Fundação Jorge Álvares. See, for instance, the following document in which several associations are included. Some of them are, to the best of our knowledge, unknown or almost unkown:Link
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Explore Portugal >Nigeria
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Few, but insignificant
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The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria held the Spring Festival activities such as a reception for the Chinese New Year of the Dragon held by the Consulate General in Lagos. The consulate also co-organised the 2024 “One World One Spring Huaxing Shines” Spring Festival Gala & New Year's Food Festival. The Dragon Boat Festival was held in Lagos in 2023. Therefore this indicator deserves a few rating. These events were held by the PRC diplomats as part of usual celebration of national holidays. Therefore this indicator deserves a insignificant rating.
- https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/06/dragon-boat-festival-chinese-envoy-urges-nigerians-to-embrace-culture/
- http://ng.china-embassy.gov.cn/zngx/znwl/202401/t20240131_11237374.htm
- http://lagos.china-consulate.gov.cn/eng/zlgxw/202402/t20240206_11241059.htm
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 2 anonymous experts.
Explore Nigeria >Kenya
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The Chinese community in Kenya marked the Lunar New Year in 2024 in an event that was organised by the Chinese Embassy in Kenya and the UN. This was the flagship event held in the year. Therefore, this Indicator deserves a "Few" response. The involvement of the UN comes after the agency recognised the holiday as a floating holiday. It was thus a China - UN event and not a China - Kenya event. Therefore, this Indicator deserves a "insignificant" response.
- https://www.kbc.co.ke/chinese-embassy-holds-reception-in-nairobi-for-upcoming-lunar-new-year-celebrations/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gi5Pv3dBJM8
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Explore Kenya >Taiwan
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Few, but insignificant
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Supporting Evidence
Since Taiwan has similar cultures with China, most of the cultural activities would be neutral and not linked to UFWD. However, some pro-unification groups would celebrate PRC-related memorial days, such as the anniversaries of certain meetings. According to the Article 33-1 of the Act Governing Relations between the People of the Taiwan Area and the Mainland Area, "unless permitted by each competent authorities concerned, no individual, juristic person, organization, or other institution of the Taiwan Area may engage in any of the following activities: 1. Any form of cooperative activity with the agencies, institutions, or organizations of the Mainland Area which are political parties, the military, the administration or of any political nature, or which are involved in any political work against Taiwan or affect national security or interests. 2. Any cooperative activity involving political nature with any individual, juristic person, organization, or other institution of the Mainland Area. 3. Establishing any juristic person, organization, or other institution of political nature together with any individual, juristic person, organization, or other institution of the Mainland Area. Therefore, the activities would be lowkey and try to avoid attention.
- https://tw.news.yahoo.com/退將季麟連出席統促黨-慶祝共產黨活動-藍營切割-102852966.html
- https://law.moj.gov.tw/ENG/LawClass/LawAll.aspx?pcode=Q0010001
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Explore Taiwan >Czech Republic
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Few, but insignificant
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Supporting Evidence
The PRC Embassy occasionally organises cultural events, such as the celebration of the Lunar New Year.
Answered by 2 anonymous experts, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Explore Czech Republic >Vietnam
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The Hoa ethnic minority (Huárén 華人) living mainly in the South of Vietnam totalling approximately 800 thousand individuals immigrated into Vietnam prior to the 19th century. They use their own dialect of Chinese in addition to their Vietnamese mother tongue and many of them are literate in the Chinese script. They also retain many aspects of the Chinese culture such as cuisine and customs. However, they mostly have single citizenship and they identify as Vietnamese. The Chinese Embassy in Vietnam holds the 2024 Lunar New Year events.
- http://vn.china-embassy.gov.cn/sgxw/202402/t20240201_11238359.htm
- https://shidai.thoidai.com.vn/detail-article-44905.html
- https://shidai.thoidai.com.vn/detail-article-44850.html
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Explore Vietnam >Russia
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Few, but insignificant
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Supporting Evidence
Such activities exist, but there is no disclosure of their funding.
- http://vladivostok.china-consulate.gov.cn/rus/zlgdt_2/201706/t20170616_3785291.htm
- https://russian.cgtn.com/news/2023-01-22/1617155143746433025/index.html
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 3 anonymous experts.
Explore Russia >Malaysia
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Few, but insignificant
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More than a few, and significant
Supporting Evidence
There are commentaries about the UFWD, however no specific focusing on community events.
Answered by 2 anonymous experts, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Explore Malaysia >Timor-Leste
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Few, but insignificant
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Supporting Evidence
The Chinese Embassy in Timor-Leste carry out a "Warm Spring Festival" activity to express gratitude to overseas Chinese. "Spring Festival packages" are distributed to overseas Chinese (including compatriots from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan) who need help.
Answered by 2 anonymous experts, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Explore Timor-Leste >El Salvador
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Few, but insignificant
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Cable television offers CGTN with Spanish language programming or Spanish subtitles. Therefore, this indicator deserves a "few" rating. However, it is important to highlight that the television channel CGTN offers a pleasant and friendly image of Chinese culture.
Answered by Eric Lemus, and has been reviewed by Julio Martinez and Alvaro Cruz
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In 2019, the Chinese Embassy in Bangkok jointly organized a Chinese New Year celebration in Chinatown.
- https://www.thaipost.net/main/detail/27797
- https://www.osa.uni.lodz.pl/en/briefs-papers/details/beyond-patriotic-education-mobilizing-chinese-diaspora-in-thailand
- https://www.tycc.org/index.php?langtype=cn&pageid=cn_10&add=view&id=1370
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The Thai Chinese Youth Chamber of Commerce is a Thai Chinese association established on July 1, 2000. It is the first youth-focused Chinese organization in Thailand, representing new overseas Chinese and new immigrants in the country. Link The document titled "Beyond Patriotic Education: Mobilizing Chinese Diaspora in Thailand" explores how the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) seeks to engage and mobilize the Chinese diaspora in Thailand. This community is one of the largest and oldest overseas Chinese communities globally, comprising 11-14% of Thailand’s population, with some estimates suggesting that up to 40% of Thais may have Chinese ancestry. Link
- https://www.tycc.org/index.php?langtype=cn&pageid=cn_10&add=view&id=1370
- https://www.osa.uni.lodz.pl/en/briefs-papers/details/beyond-patriotic-education-mobilizing-chinese-diaspora-in-thailand
Answered by Pravit Rojanaphruk, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Explore Thailand >Uganda
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In June 2023 the Chinese People 's Association for friendship with foreign countries and the China Africa Friendship Association of Uganda hosted the Dragon Boat Festival on lake victoria. There was the China-uganda cultural dayorganised by embassy of china.
- https://english.news.cn/africa/20240130/60a9b2df264f49c68b8e301920d6efd5/c.html
- https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2024/01/30/roundup-cultural-exchanges-highlighted-at-chinese-new-year-celebration-in-uganda
- https://beijing.mofa.go.ug/media/uganda-embassy-beijing-holds-uganda-china-cultural-day
Answered by Agather Atuhaire, and has been reviewed by Abdou Rahim Lema
Explore Uganda >Mozambique
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The Spring Festival Reception in 2024 is hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Mozambique. Additionally, a Cultural Week featuring events is held by China and Portuguese-speaking countries.
- http://mz.china-embassy.gov.cn/sghd/202401/t20240127_11234575.htm
- http://mz.china-embassy.gov.cn/sghd/202402/t20240208_11243514.htm
- https://www.forumchinaplp.org.mo/pt/news/view/7611
Answered by Sérgio Chichava, and has been reviewed by Tomé Bambo
Explore Mozambique >Saudi Arabia
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There have been events, namely to celebrate Lunar New Year hosted by Chinese embassies and consulates in Saudi Arabia
Answered by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, and has been reviewed by Yeta Purnama
Explore Saudi Arabia >Cambodia
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Yes, the Chinese Embassy does support diaspora community events. Howver, in that these events take place in Phnom Penh, which has a very proportion of Sino-Khmer citizens and in that these festivals are essentially "local" at this stage, i.e., celebrated by those without any or with relatively minimal Chinese ancestry - they are of minimal relevance due to the sheer number of other activities.
- http://kh.china-embassy.gov.cn/dssghd/202301/t20230120_11013499.htm
- http://kh.china-embassy.gov.cn/dssghd/202201/t20220130_10637334.htm
Answered by Bradley J. Murg, and has been reviewed by another 2 anonymous experts.
Explore Cambodia >Israel
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June 2023: The Chinese Culture Center in Tel Aviv, under the Chinese embassy, celebrated the Dragon Boat Festival. December 2022-February 2023: The Chinese embassy in Israel, the Chinese Culture Center in Tel Aviv, and the All-Israel Chinese Students and Scholars Association (全以中国学生学者联谊会, aka 全以中国学联) organized a series of online and offline events to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit.
- http://english.news.cn/20230623/2ada499c0119464e80deb9b1163b82fc/c.html
- https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s?__biz=MjM5MDEwOTg0Nw==&mid=2683840811&idx=1&sn=5b1981ee5afc60fb83e72d1a44d3b86b&chksm=bc4550d38b32d9c5df95995746eea7b28b043fac45559ed57b3c899d3541f21909ccc12d01b0#rd
Answered by The Institute for National Security Studies (INSS), and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Explore Israel >Georgia
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Answered by Valeri Chechelashvili, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
Explore Georgia >Latvia
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RIGA, Feb. 4 (Xinhua) 2021-- The Chinese New Year celebrations, also known as the Spring Festival, are an intrinsic part of China's rich culture. In recent years, the beginning of a new lunar year has also been marked in Latvia. Link Chinese New Year celebrated in Riga Link
- http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2021-02/05/c_139722067.htm
- http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-02/04/c_137797759.htm
Answered by Una Aleksandra Berzina-Cerenkova, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
Explore Latvia >Armenia
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Link - The Armenian Community of China, making several events in China about armenias culture and history.
Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
Explore Armenia >Azerbaijan
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No new evidence was found.
Answered by 2 anonymous experts, and has been reviewed by Aksana Akhmedova
Explore Azerbaijan >Kazakhstan
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No evidence was found.
Answered by Danil Bekturganov and Tatyana Sedova, and has been reviewed by Aksana Akhmedova
Explore Kazakhstan >Uzbekistan
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Answered by Farkhod Tolipov, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
Explore Uzbekistan >Tajikistan
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Answered by Umedjon Majidi, and has been reviewed by Aksana Akhmedova
Explore Tajikistan >Kyrgyzstan
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Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
Explore Kyrgyzstan >Jordan
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“Cultural events, such as the Chinese Culture Week, the first Chinese Film Week and the performances by Jilin Art Troupe for Jordanian audience from all walks of life and the local Chinese community were successfully staged in Amman, capital of Jordan.” Link
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Aksana Akhmedova
Explore Jordan >Egypt
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No new evidence was found.
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Aksana Akhmedova
Explore Egypt >Lebanon
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No evidence was found.
Answered by 2 anonymous experts, and has been reviewed by Aksana Akhmedova
Explore Lebanon >Belarus
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Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili
Explore Belarus >Finland
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no new events
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Richard Turcsányi
Explore Finland >North Macedonia
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There is no observation of the indicator phenomenon.
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Explore North Macedonia >Moldova
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The Chinese diaspora in Moldova too small for such events. According to the Bureau for Migration and Asylum, there only 64 PRC citizens residing in Moldova in 2021
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Mădălina Voinea and Sorin Ionita
Explore Moldova >Netherlands
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No information found, though there is some possibility of this happening.
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Mădălina Voinea and Sorin Ionita
Explore Netherlands >Ukraine
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There is no evidence of UFWD personnel in Ukraine.
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Mădălina Voinea and Sorin Ionita
Explore Ukraine >Spain
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Answered by Hernan Alberro, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Explore Spain >Bolivia
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No evidence found.
Answered by Hernan Alberro, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Explore Bolivia >Paraguay
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Answered by Hernan Alberro, and has been reviewed by Julieta Heduvan
Explore Paraguay >Afghanistan
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Answered by Rahimullah Kakar, and has been reviewed by Niva Yau
Explore Afghanistan >India
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There is a Chinese community based in Tangra, Kolkata that celebrates Lunar New Year every year, however there is no linkage to show that these events are sponsored by PRC linked personnel.
- https://www.chinadailyhk.com/article/311787
- https://web.archive.org/web/20240108070340/https://www.chinadailyhk.com/article/311787
Supplementary Notes
In 2015, an Indian think tank from Kolkata organised a visit from a Chinese delegation comprising GT personnel. They were taken to Tangra, the China town in Kolkata. I was present there as I was the interpreter. The diaspora in Tangra is mainly third or fourth generation and hardly speaks Mandarin. The Chinese side did ask me to ask them if they missed the 'motherland', the answer to which was "India is the motherland". There have been some of these visits, which, while not coordinated by the UFWD, still do take place. Influence operations in India follow a different model and not the one recognised in the West/East. There is no coverage in the media of this mentioned visit. However, I was present there when the event took place. (Expert Reviewer Note)
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Dr. Sriparna Pathak
Explore India >Senegal
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Explore Senegal >Poland
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These are not publicly advertised and announced. There are holiday events organized by the Chinese embassy but not only for Chinese dispora.
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Explore Poland >Philippines
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There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Explore Philippines >Angola
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In 2024, a private company with a strong presence in Angola organised a Lunar New Year celebration.
- https://www.jornaldeangola.ao/ao/noticias/festa-do-ano-novo-chines-junta-seis-mil-pessoas-em-viana/
- https://360mozambique.com/world/angola/china-invests-11-me-in-new-exhibition-center-in-luanda/
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
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