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”
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Shanghai-Beijing Bullet Train Western Media Coverage, a case of Journalism vs. Propaganda
Journalism is reporting the facts. Today, I was curious how the Western media covered the new high speed rail between Shanghai and Beijing had just gone into service. I searched on Google, and the very first two articles I read had already struck me. One represents what journalism should be and the other was really quite something else. Kudos to AFP reporter, Allison … [Read more...] about Shanghai-Beijing Bullet Train Western Media Coverage, a case of Journalism vs. Propaganda
China’s media watchdog, General Administration of Press and Publication (GAPP), on blacklisting journalists
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
Jon Stewart and Chris Wallace, sensationalism vs. partisanship
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?
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?