Following is a side-by-side look at how Reuters and China Daily reported on the South China Sea dispute in context of the U.S.-China relations. Again, you will have to decide which media outlet's article is of higher journalistic standard. One thing to bear in mind is that U.S. media almost always refer to the Chinese media 'government mouthpieces' as if they are propaganda … [Read more...] about South China Sea Coverage, China Daily versus Reuters, Which is more propagandistic?
Archives for July 2011
9-year-old Zhong Chenle (钟辰乐) sings “Memory” on China’s Got Talent
I dare say, I think I like the boy's version more than Barbra Streisand's. Zhong Chenle says he found the song on his own over the Internet, and his older brother taught him the lyrics. (Tudou.com version) … [Read more...] about 9-year-old Zhong Chenle (钟辰乐) sings “Memory” on China’s Got Talent
James Fallows should know better speculating someones death is cultural taboo
James Fallows is a national correspondent for The Atlantic Monthly and one of the more accomplished journalists in the West. Throughout the years, he has also become a well known "China hand." I have high regards for his views about Western media; he is like a sage. As a Westerner, his views about China are more nuanced (relatively speaking), and I appreciate his efforts … [Read more...] about James Fallows should know better speculating someones death is cultural taboo
Pew Research Report, “THE U.S. MEDIA ON CHINA”
In January 24, 2011, Pew Research Center's Project on Excellence in Journalism (PEJ) released a report ("THE U.S. MEDIA ON CHINA") analyzing U.S. media coverage of China in the last few years, an ongoing effort started since 1997. The report asked, "When China has made news, what is it Americans are learning about?" That question was precisely answered. In this post, I will … [Read more...] about Pew Research Report, “THE U.S. MEDIA ON CHINA”
Why WTO Doesn’t Matter, Rare Earth Is Only a 2nd Proof.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/07/06/us-china-rareearth-idUSTRE7651RZ20110706 WTO ruled China's regulations of rare earth mineral quotas as illegal, China promises to comply, but it really doesn't matter, because China is not responsible for China's monopoly on rare earth mineral, and there is little anyone can do to, and really, WTO is toothless. … [Read more...] about Why WTO Doesn’t Matter, Rare Earth Is Only a 2nd Proof.