The revolutionary new technology of the Twitter-like microblog, known in China as the “weibo,” is changing the way Chinese create and share information, 140 characters at a time. Microblogs are fast, fragmented, and very difficult to control.
Yang Hengjun responds to a leftist essay in Seeking Truth that advocates socialist democracy and attacks “Western democracy.”
In these tough but promising times, the future of Chinese journalism lies in the hands of both enterprising journalists and the government.
Hu Jintao’s speech for the 30th birthday of Shenzhen throws a bone to hard-liners, but offers little for reformers to sink their teeth into.
In the context of Chinese journalism, “seizing a pretext,” or jieti fahui, refers to the strategic use of an opportunity afforded by external circumstances to push one’s own agendas or professional objectives. One common form of “seizing a pretext” comes as government leaders make a pronouncement on an issue, or on the edge of an […]
Village elections outside Beijing ended in a massive police action and the arrest of eight villagers. How did we miss this story?
As Yu Jie’s new book, China’s Best Actor: Wen Jiabao, hits stands in Hong Kong, we translate the author’s transcript of an exchange with State Security ahead of its release.
With social tensions running hot in China, and few outlets, is it any wonder party leaders are now emphasizing the “channeling” and control of public opinion flashpoints?
Preface: “Three Decades in China: Two Reforms” By Ying Chan Chapter One: “Gradual Reform in China’s Media” By Yang Jisheng Chapter Two: “Launching Southern Weekend” By Zuo Fang Chapter Three: “Ten Years at Caijing magazine” By Hu Shuli Chapter Four: “A History of Southern Metropolis Daily” By Cheng Yizhong Chapter Five: “Chinese Media in the […]
China’s annual full session of the National People’s Congress, the country’s highest government body, will convene this week, and Premier Wen Jiabao’s online chat with Internet users last Saturday, in the run-up to this week’s session, has prompted varying reactions in Hong Kong. Personally, I do not agree with those who are completely dismissive of […]
