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China’s media watchdog, General Administration of Press and Publication (GAPP), on blacklisting journalists

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Xinhua reported official policies announced by the General Administration of Press and Publication (GAPP) where journalists cannot be blacklisted or blocked from reporting. China has over 7,000 papers and magazines in circulation, and this figure is hardly a surprise given the explosive growth in the last three decades in the country. GAPP, having oversight over news media, … [Read more...] about China’s media watchdog, General Administration of Press and Publication (GAPP), on blacklisting journalists

Cui Tiankai and Kurt Campbell on Asia-Pacific

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Chinese Vice-Foreign Minister Cui Tiankai met with United States Assistant Secretary of State Kurt Campbell in Honolulu few days ago in what is the first official U.S.-China dialog on the Asia Pacific. This meeting came about as a result of the last Strategic & Economics Dialog where both countries decided it was critical they find ways to advance peace for the region. As … [Read more...] about Cui Tiankai and Kurt Campbell on Asia-Pacific

Jon Stewart and Chris Wallace, sensationalism vs. partisanship

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Chris Wallace of Fox News hosted Jon Stewart in a pretty interesting exchange about the state of media in the U.S.. Stewart is a long time critic of Fox News; not as much for the sensationalism, misinformation, and leanings towards conflict which he finds in America's mass media, but the 'partisanship' he thinks Fox News partakes in. It's a 24 minute video and I highly … [Read more...] about Jon Stewart and Chris Wallace, sensationalism vs. partisanship

Can we live without mainstream media?

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Lately, I have been wondering if it is possible for someone in the West to completely boycott the mainstream media. Obviously, the goal is to be more informed afterwards. For those of you don't think you are in the 'West,' feel free to chime in too. Any of you out there feel you are informed and without the mainstream media? This post is meant to solicit discussion, and I hope … [Read more...] about Can we live without mainstream media?