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How COVID-19 Changed the Conversation About Chinese Journalism

Contributions from individuals with unique perspectives to share. Hear from everyone, from experts and commentators to those whose voices are often marginalized.

VOICES & OPINION

The pandemic has given a shot in the arm to an industry in crisis.

Zheng Jiawen

Following Exposé, Tencent Vows to Crack Down on Blog Theft

Timely reports on issues and events from across China. Drawing on a vast range of sources, these succinct articles provide insights into the significance of each issue in a wider context.

NEWS

The internet giant’s announcement came shortly after a popular content creator reported that his blog had been hijacked, flooded with clickbait, and made profitable.

Liang Chenyu

Tainted Soup for the Soul: Mimeng Faces Fake News Allegations

Critics allege an article fabricated facts to play on readers’ emotions and go viral.

Kenrick Davis

China’s Young Journalists Are Giving Up Before They Even Begin

Low incomes and the perceived decline of traditional media are turning students away from a noble profession.

News Buzz to Biz VI: When Kong Fu Meets Reality  

Articles that cut to the core of contemporary China. In-depth, informed, and carefully crafted, every piece is carried by the voices of the story’s participants.

FEATURES

Leap from state news agency to WeMedia proves lucrative for martial arts fan Wang Xiaolei.

Li Xueqing

News Buzz to Biz V: From Magazine Editor to Movie Producer

Former editor at ‘Elle Men’ Wang Hong abandons traditional media to try his hand at film making.

News Buzz to Biz IV: What Chinese Women Want From Web Content

Former New York Times editor Yu Ping sees opportunity in online community aimed at a female audience.

News Buzz to Biz III: Reporter Uncovers People’s Ordinary Tales

Online writing community puts Chinese people in the center of their own story.

News Buzz to Biz I: The Rise of China’s New Media Content Makers

WeChat and a massive thirst for stories prompt more journalists to seek fortunes online.

News Buzz to Biz II: Xu Jun on China’s Content Entrepreneurs 

Veteran journalist was among the first to trade traditional media for the dynamic world of new media.