Journalism

To Revolt or Not to Revolt; That is a Dumb Question

December 8, 2010
By C. Custer
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Yesterday’s New York Times — or maybe it was the day before’s, I get confused by the time differences — carried two very interesting op-ed pieces. In a way, they seem to be meant to read as a sort of point, counterpoint-style discussion. One is an impassioned call for political reforms, and the other,...
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The Birth of a Party Line

December 2, 2010
By C. Custer
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It starts early. When the most recent Wikileaks dump broke, most of the folks in China news circles were focused on its supposed revelations about China’s support (or lack thereof) for North Korea. As the story has cooled, of course, most people have returned to earth, reminded that these cables represent the diplomatic equivalent...
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QQ vs. 360 vs. the Media vs. Common Sense

November 9, 2010
By C. Custer
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In the rush to cover the QQ vs. 360 PR fiasco, everyone seems to have forgotten the question that's really at the center of this issue.
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Interview Series Episode 3: Tania Branigan

October 16, 2010
By C. Custer
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We sit down with Tania Branigan, the Guardian's China correspondent, and talk about being a foreign correspondent in China.
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Interview Series Episode 1: Tom Lasseter

October 11, 2010
By C. Custer
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We interview Tom Lasseter about how you start covering China, his favorite stories so far, and whether or not Xinhua's push to boost China's soft power can really work.
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Discussion Section: Thoughts on Balance

August 27, 2010
By C. Custer
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A discussion of journalistic objectivity and how it applies to China blogs (specifically, this one).
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Victims of the Gansu, Zhouqu Mudslide

August 11, 2010
By C. Custer
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Wang Keqin's photos from the site of the massive mudslides that have claimed hundreds of lives in Zhouqu, Gansu.
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Zhang Wen: “Strong Authorities, Weak Media”

August 10, 2010
By Alex Taggart
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Zhang Wen calls on Chinese media to stand up for their rights when faced with unlawful hassle from authorities.
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The Jilin Floods and Web 2.0 Video as Journalism

August 5, 2010
By C. Custer
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Some compelling homemade videos of the Jilin floods cause us to speculate about what the increased prevalence of this kind of video might do for journalism and information freedom within China's authoritarian system.
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