Potomac Radio Group - CGTN - Radio - FARA Filing

Received by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 12/16/2021 11:12:42 AM
OMB No. 1124-0006; Expires July 31, 2023

u.s. Department of Justice Exhibit A to Registration Statement
Washington, dc 20530 Pursuant to the Foreign Agents Registration Act of
1938, as amended
INSTRUCTIONS. Furnish this exhibit for EACH foreign principal listed in an initial statement and for EACH additional foreign principal acquired
subsequently. The filing of this document requires the payment of a filing fee as set forth in Rule (d)(1), 28 C.F.R. § 5.5(d)(1). Compliance is
accomplished by filing an electronic Exhibit A form at https://www.fara.gov.
Privacy Act Statement. The filing of this document is required by the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. § 611 er seq.,
for the purposes of registration under the Act and public disclosure. Provision of the information requested is mandatory, and failure to provide this
information is subject to the penalty and enforcement provisions established in Section 8 of the Act. Every registration statement, short form
registration statement, supplemental statement, exhibit, amendment, copy of informational materials or other document or information filed with the
Attorney General under this Act is a public record open to public examination, inspection and copying during the posted business hours of the
FARA Unit in Washington, DC. Statements are also available online at the FARA Unit’s webpage: https://www.fara.gov. One copy of every such
document, other than informational materials, is automatically provided to the Secretary of State pursuant to Section 6(b) of the Act, and copies of
any and all documents are routinely made available to other agencies, departments and Congress pursuant to Section 6(c) of the Act. The Attorney
General also transmits a semi-annual report to Congress on the administration of the Act which lists the names of all agents registered under the Act
and the foreign principals they represent. This report is available to the public in print and online at: https://www.fara.gov.
Public Reporting Burden. Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average .22 hours per response, including the
time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the
collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions
for reducing this burden to Chief, FARA Unit, Counterintelligence and Export Control Section, National Security Division, U.S. Department of
Justice, Washington, DC 20530; and to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC 20503.
1. Name of Registrant 2. Registration Number

POTOMAC RADIO GROUP, INC 7059
3. Primary Address of Registrant

2890 EMMA LEE STREET, SUITE 201, FALLS CHURCH, VA 22042
4. Name of Foreign Principal 5. Address of Foreign Principal

CHINA GLOBAL TELEVISION NETWORK (CGTN) A16 SHIJINGSHAN RD AMERICAN &, OCEANIAN AFFAIRS
BEIJING, CHINA
CHINA 100040
6. Country/Region Represented
CHINA
7. Indicate whether the foreign principal is one of the following:

□ Government of a foreign country1
□ Foreign political party
E Foreign or domestic organization: If either, check one of the following:
□ Partnership □ Committee
n Corporation □ Voluntary group
□ Association 0 Other (specify) see Appendix for Response
□ Individual-State nationality __________________________________________________________
8. If the foreign principal is a foreign government, state:

a) Branch or agency represented by the registrant
b) Name and title of official with whom registrant engages
1 "Government of a foreign country," as defined in Section 1(e) of the Act, includes any person or group of persons exercising sovereign de facto or de jure political jurisdiction
over any country, other than the United States, or over any part of such country, and includes any subdivision of any such group and any group or agency to which sitch sovereign de
facto or de jure authority or functions are directly or indirectly delegated. Sitch term shall include any faction or body of insurgents within a country assuming to exercise
governmental authority whether such faction or body of insurgents has or has not been recognized by the United States.
FORM NSD-3
Revised 05/20
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9. If the foreign principal is a foreign political party, state:

a) Name and title of official with whom registrant engages
b) Aim, mission or objective of foreign political party
10. If the foreign principal is not a foreign government or a foreign political party:
a) State the nature of the business or activity of this foreign principal.
PRODUCTION OF RADIO BROADCASTING
b) Is this foreign principal:

Supervised by a foreign government, foreign political party, or other foreign principal Yes 0 No □
Owned by a foreign government, foreign political party, or other foreign principal Yes 0 No □
Directed by a foreign government, foreign political party, or other foreign principal Yes 0 No □
Controlled by a foreign government, foreign political party, or other foreign principal Yes 0 No □
Financed by a foreign government, foreign political party, or other foreign principal Yes 0 No □
Subsidized in part by a foreign government, foreign political party, or other foreign principal Yes 0 No □
11. Explain fully all items answered "Yes" in Item 10(b).

See Appendix for Response
12. If the foreign principal is an organization and is not owned or controlled by a foreign government, foreign political party or other
foreign principal, state who owns and controls it.

EXECUTION
In accordance with 28 U.S.C. § 1746, and subject to the penalties of 18 U.S.C. § 1001 and 22 U.S.C. § 618, the undersigned swears or
affirms imder penalty of perjury that he/she has read the information set forth in this statement filed pursuant to the Foreign Agents
Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. § 611 et seq., that he/she is familiar with the contents thereof, and that such contents
are in their entirety true and accurate to the best of his/her knowledge and belief.
Date Printed Name Signature
12/16/2021 BRIAN LANE /s/BRIAN LANE
12/16/2021 PATRICIA LANE /s/PATRICIA LANE
12/16/2021 DANNY MASDEN /s/DANNY MASDEN

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16. Informational materials will he disseminated among the following groups:

□ Public officials □ Civic groups or associations
□ Legislators □ Libraries
□ Government agencies □ Educational groups
□ Newspapers □ Nationality groups
□ Editors [xj Other (specify) AUDIENCB
17. Indicate the language to be used in the informational materials:

0 English □ Other (specify)
VI—EXHIBITS AND ATTACHMENTS
18. (a) The following described exhibits shall be filed with a Registration Statement:
Exhibit A- This exhibit, which is filed on Form NSD-3, sets forth the information required to be disclosed concerning each
foreign principal named in Item 6.
Exhibit B- This exhibit, which is filed on Form NSD-4, sets forth the information concerning the agreement or understanding
between the registrant and the foreign principal.
(b) An Exhibit C shall be tiled when applicable. This exhibit, for which no printed form is provided, consists of a true copy of
the charter, articles of incorporation, association, constitution, and bylaws of a registrant that is an organization. A waiver of
the requirement to file an Exhibit C may be obtained for good cause shown upon written application to the Assistant Attorney
General, National Security Division, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC 20530. (See Rule 201(c) and (d».
(c) An Exhibit D shall be filed when applicable. This exhibit, for which no printed form is provided, sets forth an account of
money collected or received as a result of a fundraising campaign and transmitted for a foreign principal. (See Rule 201 (e)).
VII—EXECUTION
In accoidance with 28 U.S.C. § 1746, and subject to the penalties of 18 U.S.C. § 1001 and 22 U.S.C. § 618, the undersigned swears or
affirms under penalty of perjury that he/she has read the information set forth in this Registration Statement, that he/she is familiar
with the contents thereof, and that such contents are in their entirety true and accurate to the best of his/her knowledge and belief.
Date Printed Name

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Appendix
Response to Item 7
Item 7: Indicate whether the foreign principal is one of the following: Other (specify).
THE FOREIGN PRINCIPAL PRODUCES BROADCAST PROGRAMS TO BE AIRED VIA RADIO STATIONS

Appendix
Response to Item 11
Item 11: Explain fully all items answered "Yes" in Item 10(b).
Item 10(b) Supervised: CHINA GLOBAL TELEVISION NETWORK (CGTN) IS THE INTERNATIONAL DIVISION OF THE STATE OWNED
MEDIA ORGANIZATION CHINA CENTRAL TELEVISION (CCTV), THE HEADQUARTERS OF WHICH IS IN BEIJING, CHINACGTN IS
REGISTERED UNDER THE STATE COUNCIL OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA AND IS UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE PUBLICITY
DEPARTMENT OF THE CHINESE COMMUNIST PARTY
Item 10(b) Owned: REGISTERED UNDER THE STATE COUNCIL OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA AND IS UNDER THE CONTROL
OF THE PUBLICITY DEPARTMENT OF THE CHINESE COMMUNIST PARTY
Item 10(b) Directed: REGISTERED UNDER THE STATE COUNCIL OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA AND IS UNDER THE
CONTROL OF THE PUBLICITY DEPARTMENT OF THE CHINESE COMMUNIST PARTY
Item 10(b) Controlled: REGISTERED UNDER THE STATE COUNCIL OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA AND IS UNDER THE
Item 10(b) Financed: REGISTERED UNDER THE STATE COUNCIL OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA AND IS UNDER THE
Item 10(b) Subsidized: REGISTERED UNDER THE STATE COUNCIL OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA AND IS UNDER THE

OMB No. 1124-0004; Expires July 31, 2023
u.s. Department of Justice Exhibit B to Registration Statement
Washington, dc 20530 Pursuant to the Foreign Agents Registration Act of
1938, as amended
INSTRUCTIONS. A registrant must furnish as an Exhibit B copies of each written agreement and the terms and conditions of each oral agr eement
with his foreign principal, including all modifications of such agreements, or, where no contract exists, a full statement of all the circumstances by
reason of which the registrant is acting as an agent of a foreign principal. Compliance is accomplished by filing an electronic Exhibit B form at
https://www.fara.gov.
Privacy Act Statement. The filing of this document is required for the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. § 611 ef seq.,
for the purposes of registration under the Act and public disclosure. Provision of the information requested is mandatory, and failure to provide
the information is subject to the penalty and enforcement provisions established in Section 8 of the Act. Every registration statement, short form
registration statement, supplemental statement, exhibit, amendment, copy of informational materials or other document or information filed with the
Attorney General under this Act is a public record open to public examination, inspection and copying during the posted business hours of the
FARA Unit in Washington, DC. Statements are also available online at the FARA Unit’s webpage: https://www.fara.gov. One copy of every such
document, other than informational materials, is automatically provided to the Secretary of State pursuant to Section 6(b) of the Act, and copies of
any and all documents are routinely made available to other agencies, departments and Congress pursuant to Section 6(c) of the Act. The Attorney
General also transmits a semi-annual report to Congress on the administration of the Act which lists the names of all agents registered under the Act
and the foreign principals they represent. This report is available to the public in print and online at: https://www.fara.gov
Public Reporting Burden. Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average .32 hours per response, including the
tune for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the
collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions
for reducing this burden to Chief, FARA Unit, Counterintelligence and Export Control Section, National Security Division, U.S. Department of
Justice, Washington, DC 20530; and to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC 20503.
1. Name of Registrant 2. Registration Number

POTOMAC RADIO GROUP, INC 7059
3. Name of Foreign Principal

CHINA GLOBAL TELEVISION NETWORK (CGTN)
Check Appropriate Box:
4. 0 The agreement between the registrant and the above-named foreign principal is a formal written contract. If this box is
checked, attach a copy of the contract to this exhibit.
5. □ There is no fomial written contract between the registrant and the foreign prmcipal. The agreement with the above-named
foreign principal has resulted from an exchange of correspondence. If this box is checked, attach a copy of all pertinent
correspondence, including a copy of any initial proposal which has been adopted by reference in such correspondence.
6. □ The agreement or understanding between the registrant and the foreign prmcipal is the result of neither a formal written
contract nor an exchange of correspondence between the parties. If this box is checked, give a complete description below of
the terms and conditions of the oral agreement or understanding, its duration, the fees and expenses, if any, to be received.
7. What is the date of the contract or agreement with the foreign principal? 01/01/2020
8. Describe fully the nature and method of performance of the above indicated agreement or understanding.
POTOMAC RADIO GROUP, INC LEASES THE AIR TIME OF THE WASHINGTON DC WCRW AM 1190 TO CGTN TO BROADCAST THE
ENGLISH CONTENT PRODUCTED BY CGTN
FORM NSD-4
Revised 05/20

9. Describe fully the activities the registrant engages in or proposes to engage in on behalf of the above foreign principal.
THE REGISTRANT AIRS PROGRAMS ON ITS RADIO STATION, WCRW THAT ARE PROVIDED BY CGTN
10. Will the activities on behalf of the above foreign principal include political activities as defined in Section l(o) of the Act1.
Yes 0 No □
If yes, describe all such political activities indicating, among other things, the relations, interests or policies to be influenced
together with the means to be employed to achieve this purpose. The response must include, but not be limited to, activities
involving lobbying, promotion, perception management, public relations, economic development, and preparation and
dissemination of infomiational materials.
RADIO BROADCASTS OF MATERIALS PREPARED BY CGTN ARE BROADCAST ON THE RADIO STATION WCRW.11
11. Prior to the date of registration2 for this foreign principal has the registrant engaged in any registrable activities, such as political
activities, for this foreign principal?
Yes H No □
If yes, describe in full detail all such activities. The response should include, among other things, the relations, interests, and
policies sought to be influenced and the means employed to achieve this purpose. If the registrant arranged, sponsored, or
delivered speeches, lectures, social media, internet postings, or media broadcasts, give details as to dates, places of delivery,
names of speakers, and subject matter. The response must also include, but not be limited to, activities involving lobbying,
promotion, perception management, public relations, economic development, and preparation and dissemination of
informational materials.
Set forth below a general description of the registrant's activities, including political activities.
SINCED THE REGISTRANT PURCHASED THE STATION, WCRW IN JANUARY 2019, IT HAS CONTINUED TO AIR THE PROGRAMMING
MATERIALS PREPARED FOR BROADCAST BY CTGN
Set forth below in the required detail the registrant's political activities.
Date Contact Method Purpose
No Political Activity Contacts to Report

12. During the period beginning 60 days prior to the obligation to register3 for this foreign principal, has the registrant received from
the foreign principal, or from any other source, for or in the interests of the foreign principal, any contributions, income, money,
or thing of value either as compensation, or for disbursement, or otherwise?
Yes 0 No □
If yes, set forth below in the required detail an account of such monies or things of value.
Date Received From Whom Purpose Amount/Thing of Value
See
Appendix
for
Response
13. During the period beginning 60 days prior to the obligation to register4 for this foreign principal, has the registrant disbursed or
expended monies in comiection with activity on behalf of the foreign principal or transmitted monies to the foreign principal?
Yes 0 No □
If yes, set forth below in the required detail and separately an account of such monies, including monies transmitted, if any.
Date Recipient Purpose Amount

See
Appendix
for
Response1
1 "Political activity," as defined in Section l(o) of the Act, means any activity which the person engaging in believes will, or that the person intends to. in any way influence
any agency or official of the Government of the United States or any section of the public within the United States with reference to formulating, adopting, or changing the
domestic or foreign policies of the United States or with reference to the political or public interests, policies, or relations of a government of a foreign country or a foreign
political party.
2,3,4 Pursuant to Section 2(a) of the Act, an agent must register within ten days of becoming an agent, and before acting as such.

EXECUTION
In accordance with 28 U.S.C. § 1746, and subject to the penalties of 18 U.S.C. § 1001 and 22 U.S.C. § 618, the undersigned swears or
affirms under penalty of perjury that he/she has read the information set forth in this statement filed pursuant to the Foreign Agents
Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. § 611 et seq., that he/she is familiar with the contents thereof, and that such contents
are in their entirety true and accurate to the best of his/her knowledge and belief.
Date Prmted Name Signature
12/16/2021 BRIAN LANE /s/BRIAN LANE
12/16/2021 PATRICIA LANE /s/PATRICIA LANE
12/16/2021 DANNY MASDEN /s/DANNY MASDEN

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Appendix
Response to Item 12
Item 12: During the period beginning 60 days prior to the obligation to register for this foreign principal, has the registrant
received from the foreign principal, or from any other source, for or in the interests of the foreign principal, any contributions,
income, money, or thing of value either as compensation, or for disbursement, or otherwise? If yes, set forth below in the
required detail an account of such monies or things of value.
Date From Whom Purpose Amount/Thing of

Received Value
07/31/2019 CGTN SOCIAL MEDIA 527,627.86
08/31/2019 CRI-CGTN RADIO BROADCASTING 804,119.54
11/16/2020 CGTN PRODUCTION THE BRIDGE 39,809.45
07/27/2021 CGTN PRODUCTION THE BRIDGE 350,250.63

Appendix
Response to Item 13
Item 13: During the period beginning 60 days prior to the obligation to register for this foreign principal, has the registrant
disbursed or expended monies in connection with activity on behalf of the foreign principal or transmitted monies to the
foreign principal? If yes, set forth below in the required detail and separately an account of such monies, including monies
transmitted, if any.

01/01/2019 Fan Page Karma Act as intermediary for social media L 199.90
01/01/2019 FSN Act as intermediary for social media 4,800.00
01/01/2019 Ex-Pat Payments Subcontractor 1,000.00
01/01/2019 352 Act as intermediary for social media 12,000.00
02/01/2019 Fan Page Karma Act as intermediary for social media 199.90
02/01/2019 Ex-Pat Payments Subcontractor 162.00
05/01/2019 Misc. Payments (Postage, Wire Xfers Fees, Etc, 65.00
06/01/2019 Misc. Payments (Postage, Wire Xfers Fees, Etc. 229.80
06/01/2019 Meet Social Act as intermediary for social media 50,000.00
07/01/2019 AP Act as intermediary for social media 39,557.00
10/01/2019 AP Act as intermediary for social media 39,557.00
11/01/2019 Misc. Payments (Postage, Wire Xfers Fees, Etc, 179.38


12/01/201! Fan Page Karma Act as intermediary for social media
12/01/201! Misc. Payments (Postage, Wire Xfers Fees, Etc.)_____ 65.00
12/01/2019 352 Act as intermediary for social media 12, 0(
12/01/2019 FSN Act as intermediary for social media 4,8 (
01/01/2020 Fan Page Karma Act as intermediary for social media
01/01/2021 Misc. Payments (Postage, Wire Xfers Fees, Etc.) 65.0(
04/01/2020 BeLive Act as intermediary for social media 240.00
04/01/2021 Meet Social Act as intermediary for social media 200,
04/01/2021 FSN Act as intermediary for social media 4.
05/01/2020 Misc. Payments (Postage, Wire Xfers Fees, Etc.) 130.00
06/17/2020 Equipment Purchase 1-Time CGTN Various for purpose of maintaining radio 1,734.83
broadcasting_______________________________
06/25/2020 Equipment Purchase 1-Time CGTN Various for purpose of maintaining radio 181.77
broadcasting
07/30/2020 Drop Box CGTN Various for purpose of maintaining radio 119 . ■
broadcasting_______________________________
broadcasting_______________________________
08/01/2020 AP Act as intermediary for social media 45,5(
broadcasting
08/13/2020 Aurora Media CGTN Subcontractors
08/20/2020 Cleanfeed CGTN Various for purpose of maintaining radio 34.00
broadcasting_______________________________
08/31/2020 Aurora Media CGTN Subcontractors 1,5 (
broadcasting
09/15/2020 Beibei Ren CGTN Subcontractors
09/15/2020 Cimcie Nichols CGTN Subcontractors 640.00
09/15/2020 Aurora Media CGTN Subcontractors 2,719
09/20/2020 Cleanfeed CGTN Various for purpose of maintaining radio 34.0(
broadcasting
09/29/2020 Buzz Sprout CGTN Various for purpose of maintaining radio 24.0(
broadcasting
09/29/2020 Beibei Ren CGTN Subcontractors 375.0(
09/29/2020 Drop Box CGTN Various for purpose of maintaining radio
broadcasting_______________________________
09/29/2020 Cimcie Nichols CGTN Subcontractors
broadcasting_______________________________
10/01/2021 AP Act as intermediary for social media 45,50
10/01/2021 Fan Page Karma Act as intermediary for social media 19
10/15/2020 Beibei Ren CGTN Subcontractors 450.00
10/15/2020 Aurora Media CGTN Subcontractors 3,2 0 (


broadcasting
broadcasting_______________________________
10/30/2020 Facebook CGTN Various for purpose of maintaining radio 129
broadcasting
10/30/2020 Beibei Ren CGTN Subcontractors 150
11/01/2020 Fan Page Karma Act as intermediary for social media 15
11/01/2020 Meet Social Act as intermediary for social media 129, 0(
11/13/2021 Aurora Media CGTN Subcontractors 065
11/13/2021 Beibei Ren CGTN Subcontractors 375
broadcasting_______________________________
11/30/2020 Facebook CGTN Various for purpose of maintaining radio 331.4(
broadcasting
11/30/2020 Drop Box CGTN Various for purpose of maintaining radio 119 . ■
broadcasting
11/30/2020 Buzz Sprout CGTN Various for purpose of maintaining radio 66.00
broadcasting_______________________________
12/14/2020 Aurora Media CGTN Subcontractors 4,200.0(
broadcasting
broadcasting
12/29/2020 Facebook CGTN Various for purpose of maintaining radio 264.21
broadcasting______________________________________
12/29/2020 Aurora Media CGTN Subcontractors 1,200.00
01/15/2021 Facebook CGTN Various for purpose of maintaining radio . 24
broadcasting_______________________________
broadcasting
broadcasting
01/29/2021 Aurora Media CGTN Subcontractors 4, 0(
broadcasting
03/13/2021 Facebook CGTN Various for purpose of maintaining radio 1,386.82
broadcasting_______________________________
03/13/2021 Buzz Sprout CGTN Various for purpose of maintaining radio
broadcasting


03/17/2021 Yan Liu CGTN Subcontractors
broadcasting
03/31/2021 Cimcie Nichols CGTN Subcontractors 1,060.00
broadcasting
broadcasting_______________________________
broadcasting_______________________________
04/01/2021 Fan Page Karma Act as intermediary for social media 199.9(
04/16/2021 Yan Liu CGTN Subcontractors 750.00
broadcasting
broadcasting_______________________________
broadcasting_______________________________
broadcasting
broadcasting_______________________________
broadcasting_______________________________
broadcasting
06/01/2021 Facebook CGTN Various for purpose of maintaining radio . 91
broadcasting
broadcasting_______________________________
07/15/2021 Yan Liu CGTN Subcontractors
broadcasting
07/22/2021 Drop Box CGTN Various for purpose of maintaining radio 119
broadcasting_______________________________
broadcasting


08/31/2021 FedEx Postage CGTN Various for purpose of maintaining radio 119.68
broadcasting______________________________________
09/18/2021 Motion Array CGTN Various for purpose of maintaining radio 249.99
broadcasting______________________________________
09/20/2021 Drop Box CGTN Various for purpose of maintaining radio
broadcasting
broadcasting
broadcasting______________________________________
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Cooperation Agreement for the Leasing of the Entire Frequency
of the Washington D.C. AMI 190 MW Radio Station
The two parties of this Agreement are:

Party A: International Communication Planning Bureau of China
Media Group
Address: No. 11, Haidian District, Beijing 100859, China
Party B: New World Radio Group
Address: 2890 Emma Lee Street, Suite 201 Falls Church, VA 22042
USA
Through equal and friendly negotiation, Party A and Party B have

agreed on the cooperation for the broadcast of all the air time on Radio
Station AMI 190 Medium Wave (“MW”) in Washington D.C. as follows:
Article I Content of Cooperation

L Party B agrees to lease the airtime of the Washington D.C.
AMI 190 MW Radio Station to Party A for the broadcasting of Party A’s
English programs and other programs approved by Party A. The program
shall be packaged by Party B according to the broadcast requirements,
broadcast according to the broadcast plan as agreed herein.
2. Party A’s programs are transmitted via satellite.
3. The Washington D.C. AMI 190 MW Radio Station is registered in

Virginia and headquartered in Falls Church in Virginia, and has a WCRW
MW Broadcast License (1190 kHz) issued by the Federal
Communications Commission. Its transmitting station is licensed to
Leesburg and located in Loudoun County, Virginia. Washington D.C.

AMI 190 Radio Station has transmitting devices operating at the

frequency of 1190 kHz. With a transmitting power of 50 KW, its
transmitting signals cover Washington D.C., Virginia and Maryland.
Article II Rights and Obligations of Both Parties

1. Rights and Obligations of Party A
(1) Under the premise of the faithful performance of the contract by
Party B, Party A shall make payments to Party B on time according to the
provisions of this Agreement.
(2) Party A is responsible for transmitting the English programs
produced by Party A to Party B via satellite.
(3) Party A has the right to supervise the implementation of the
matters entrusted in this Agreement, including but not limited to the
review of the broadcast reports, verification of program broadcasting,
appointment of a third party to monitor the broadcast effects of the
programs and other patterns of supervision.

(4) During the term of this Agreement, Party A has the right to
evaluate the broadcast effects of Washington D.C. AMI 190 MW Radio
Station on a periodic basis. Party B shall provide assistance as necessary.
2. Rights and Obligations of Party B

(1) From January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2021, Party B will lease
the airtime of the Washington D.C. AMI 190 MW Radio Station to Party
A for broadcasting Party A’s programs (As a daytime-broadcast station,
the start and end time of the daily broadcast varying with the local sunrise
and sunset times, it broadcasts on average 12 hours a day throughout the
year. See Annex 1 for the specific duration).

program in time, Party B will provide Party A a pro rata credit for the
missed programming.
(7) Party B shall ensure that the programs broadcast by Washington
D.C. AMI 190 MW Radio Station will be identical with the broadcast
plan, and Washington D.C. AMI 190 MW Radio Station will not
broadcast Party A's programs in part or insert any of Party A’s program
into other programs. Without the written permission of Party A, Party B
shall not cut in advertisements during Party A’s programs.

(8) Party B shall take full responsibility for the equipment used to
broadcast Party A’s programs as described in this Agreement, including
but not limited to all responsibilities regarding the equipment used for
receiving programs from the satellite, transmitting programs to
Washington D.C. AMI 190 MW Radio Station, and the broadcasting of
programs at 50 KW by Washington D.C. AMI 190 MW Radio Station.
(9) Party B is responsible for preparing broadcast reports based on the
actual broadcast of Party A’s programs and deliver the reports directly
issued by Washington D.C. AMI 190 MW Radio Station to Party A by
the time set forth in Clause 3, Article III herein. The broadcast reports
shall be strictly consistent with the actual broadcasts.

(10) Party B is responsible for assisting to provide Party A with data
and materials in writing quarterly reflecting the project effect, including
listening rate, audience feedback and evaluation from international
organizations and etc., as the basis for project evaluation and contract
renewal.
(11) Party B shall ensure that the rent paid by Party A is promptly
used in foil by Washington D.C. AMI 190 MW Radio Station for the

normal broadcast of Party A’s programs.
Article III Fees and Payment

1. The total rental fee in this Agreement is USD 2,182,606.08, annual
rental fee is USD 1,091,303.04 (Based on 365 Days per Year), By paid
for 12 hours a day, the hourly rental fee is about USD 249.15 The fee
above includes all of Party B’s costs required for the fulfillment of its
obligations set out in this Agreement. Party A shall complete the payment
according to the actual broadcast after the annual budget is released.
2. All taxes in connection with this Agreement imposed by the
Chinese government according current tax laws shall be paid by Party B.
Party A will perform its withholding obligations according to China’s
laws when making payments to Party B. The current tax rate is 10%.
3. The payment method:
First payment: After the signing of the agreement, Party A shall pay
Party B USD 818,477.28 of January-September 2020 in 30 days after
receiving the invoice submitted by Party B.
Second payment: Party A shall pay Party B USD 272,825.76 of
October-December 2020 in 30 days after receiving the invoice and the
program broadcast report for January-September 2020 submitted by Party
B in November 2020.
Third payment: Party A shall pay Party B USD 545,651.52 of
January-June 2021 in 30 days after receiving the invoice and the program
broadcast report for October 2020-April 2021 submitted by Party B in
May 2021.
Fourth payment: Party A shall pay Party B USD 454,709.6 of July-

November 2021 in 30 days after receiving the invoice and the program
broadcast report for May -July 2021 submitted by Party B in August 2021.
Fifth payment: After the Agreement performance period ends, Party
A shall pay Party B USD 90,941.92 of December 2021 in 60 days after
receiving the invoice and the program broadcast report for August -
December 2021 submitted by Party B.
Party B should issue correct and effective invoices in accordance with
Party A's financial requirements. The broadcast report of the program
should be consistent with the actual broadcast situation. If the program
cannot be broadcast normally according to the Agreement, the fee for the
non-broadcast period should be deducted upon next payment. Invoices
and broadcast reports shall be delivered by express delivery.
4. During the term of this Agreement, in the event of any changes in
tax rates due to changes to tax laws and regulations of both China and the
United States, both parties will promptly enter into a supplementary
agreement against the tax rate issues.
6. Party B’s account information:
Beneficiary Bank Address : 8414 Lee Highway • Falls Church, VA
22042 USA
Beneficiary Bank Account Name: New World Radio Group
Company Address: 2890 Emma Lee Street, Suite 201 Falls Church,
VA 22042 USA

Article IV Representations and Warranties

1. Both parties are independent legal entities, which are legally
established and validly existing.
2. Both parties are entitled to engage in cooperation under this
Agreement, and such cooperation complies with the provisions of their
business scope.
3. Both parties mutually guarantee that each of their authorized
representatives has been fully authorized to sign this Agreement on each
Party’s behalf.
4. Both parties have the ability to perform their obligations under this
Agreement, and such behavior of performing obligations does not violate
any legal documents that are binding on the parties.
Article V Intellectual Property Rights and Confidentiality
1. The copyrights of all the programs set forth in this Agreement are
owned by Party A.
2. Party B has a responsibility to disclose the acquisition of the
copyrights and other relevant rights of the desired program materials, and
shall ensure that the programs can be legally broadcast locally. The
related costs shall be included in the rent.
3. Party B shall ensure that the programs produced and packaged by
Party B itself will not infringe upon the legal rights of any third parties,
including but not limited to portraiture rights, copyrights, etc.
4. Without Party A’s written consent, Party B shall not use Party A’s

programs for purposes other than those defined in this Agreement or
allow third parties to use Party A’s programs.
5. Party A and Party B are obligated to maintain confidentiality for
each other. Neither Party shall disclose the other Party’s trade secrets
learned in the contracting process to any third parties, unless required by
law, nor use related information for purposes other than those defined in
this Agreement. In the event of any losses are incurred by the disclosure
of related information, the affected party has the right to pursue the
accountability to the guilty party.
Article VI Liability for Breaches
1. Both Party A and Party B shall faithfully perform the obligations
set forth in this Agreement. If either party fails to fulfill the provisions of
this Agreement, that party shall be deemed as the breaching party. If
Party A has a delay in payment due to the late issuing of its financial
budgets, Party A shall not be liable for a breach of this Agreement.
2. During the broadcast, unless Party A fails td transmit its programs
to Party B, if Washington D.C. AMI 190 MW Radio Station fails to
broadcast Party A’s programs, no matter whether the failure was caused
by Party B or Washington D.C. AMI 190 MW Radio Station due to
downtime maintenances, technical corrections, technical repairs or
equipment failures, Party B shall not charge the cost of the programs
which were not broadcast to Party A and shall immediately notify Party A
of such a situation by text or email. If Party A suffers any actual losses
therefrom, Party B shall be liable for compensation to Party A.

3. If the programs broadcast by Party B are in violation of the
broadcast plan, Party A shall deduct a penalty of a monthly rent for each
occurrence.
4. If Party A's program fails to be broadcast due to major errors of
Party B, Party A shall deduct a penalty of 5 times the rent for this period.
5. If Party B causes any disputes due to violations of the warranties in
Clauses 2, 3 and 4 in Article V herein, in addition to compensating Party
A for the losses incurred therefrom, Party B shall also be liable for the
reasonable costs of Party A for the safeguarding of its legal rights, such as
travel expenses, attorney fees, etc.
Article VII Cancellation of Agreement

1. If one of the following occurs, Party A has the right to cancel this
Agreement in advance:
(1) Party B has failed to promptly receive Party A’s programs or
promptly transmit Party A’s programs to Washington D.C. AMI 190 MW
Radio Station twice;
(2) Party B fails to broadcast Party A’s programs as required, or
broadcasts Party A’s programs irregularly or in a poor quality for more
than 30 minutes;
(3) The equipment for broadcasting Party A’s programs breaks down,
and such equipment is still not able to broadcast programs after
continuous maintenance twice;
(4) Party B has provided the broadcast reports that are inconsistent
with the actual broadcast for one time;
(5) Breach of the provisions of Paragraph (6), Clause 2 “Rights and

Obligations of Party B”, Article II;

(6) Party A notifies Party B of the cancellation of this Agreement 30
days in advance according to the evaluation of broadcast effects and its
financial budget;
(7) Other serious breaches contrary to the purpose Party A entered
into this Agreement for.
2. If one of the following occurs, Party B has the right to ask Party A
for compensation or to cancel this Agreement in advance:
(1) Party B fails to receive Party A’s programs on time due to Party
A’s fault, and such a fault results in serious consequences;

(2) Other serious breaches contrary to the purpose Party B entered
into this Agreement for.

3. If either party wishes to cancel this Agreement in advance not due
to the circumstances in Clauses 1 and 2 of this Article, that party shall
notify the other party in writing 30 days in advance. This Agreement can
be canceled after both parties reach a consensus through consultation.
Article VIII Force Majeure
1. Force majeure mentioned herein refers to objective events that are

unforeseeable, unavoidable and insurmountable.
2. Failure of either party to perform this Agreement due to force

majeure does not constitute a breach of this Agreement, but the affected
party must promptly notify the other party of the reasons for their failure
to perform this Agreement and its measures taken in time. Then, the
affected party shall submit the proof issued by local authorities to the
other party within fifteen days after the force majeure event.
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3. Party B shall immediately notify Party A of abnormal broadcasts

due to force majeure by text or email. Party A does not pay for the time
of programs that were not broadcast.
Article IX Dispute Settlement

Both parties agree to resolve disputes arising from the implementation
of this Agreement through friendly negotiation. For disputes that are not
settled through negotiation, both parties agree to submit to the court

where Party A is located for litigation.
Article X Term of This Agreement

1. This Agreement takes effect after being signed by both parties’
authorized representatives and ends after the fulfillment of all matters set
forth in this Agreement.
2. Party B’s implementation term of this Agreement is from January 1,
2020 to December 31, 2020.
Article XI Miscellaneous
1. This Agreement is written in both Chinese and English, each
version made in duplicate, with Party A holding five original copies and
Party B holding one original copy in each language, and each original
copy of Chinese and English shall have the same legal effect. If any
inconsistence occurs in the two texts, the Chinese translation shall prevail.
2. The Details of Broadcast Time Made by Washington D.C. AMI 190

MW Radio Station is enclosed with this Agreement. Attachment is an
integral part of this Agreement and has the same legal effect as this

Agreement.
Signatures of both parities' authorized representatives
International Communication New World Radio Group

Planning Bureau,
China Media Group
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Attachment
Details of Broadcast Time Made by Washington D.C.
AMI 190 MW Radio Station
Unit: hour
Broadcast Hours Broadcast Hours

Month
per Day per Month
9.75 302.25
10.75 311.75
11.75 364.25
13.25 397.50
14.25 441.75
14.75 442.50
14.50 449.50
13.75 426.25
12.50 375
10 11.25 348.75
11 10.25 307.50
12 9.50 294.50
Total 4461.50

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1. Name of Registrant 2. Registration Number

3. Primary Address of Registrant

4. Name of Foreign Principal 5. Address of Foreign Principal

7. Indicate whether the foreign principal is one of the following:

8. If the foreign principal is a foreign government, state:

b) Name and title of official with whom registrant engages

9. If the foreign principal is a foreign political party, state:

b) Aim, mission or objective of foreign political party

b) Is this foreign principal:

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Cooperation Agreement for the Leasing of the Entire Frequency

of the Washington D.C. AMI 190 MW Radio Station

The two parties of this Agreement are:

Through equal and friendly negotiation, Party A and Party B have

Article I Content of Cooperation

3. The Washington D.C. AMI 190 MW Radio Station is registered in

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AMI 190 Radio Station has transmitting devices operating at the

Article II Rights and Obligations of Both Parties

programs and other patterns of supervision.