Chinese earthquake coverage
China’s media has had plenty of coverage of the earthquake. This Chinese media analyst says what’s unusual is the speed of the reporting: the media is more on the ball, breaking news coverage, and press coverage. It’s only been a year since the government has allowed such media coverage. There was a shift in policy towards media when the Chinese government tried to cover up the SARS epidemic in the spring of 2003.
The World is an independent newsroom. We’re not funded by billionaires; instead, we rely on readers and listeners like you. As a listener, you’re a crucial part of our team and our global community. Your support is vital to running our nonprofit newsroom, and we can’t do this work without you. Will you support The World with a gift today? Donations made between now and Dec. 31 will be matched 1:1. Thanks for investing in our work!