What do the Chinese think about Western media bias in China?

For China, both its citizens and its leaders, Western media bias is seen as part of an effort to contain China, to keep China down, and to prevent it from playing a bigger role in international affairs－one that is in keeping with its economic and other advances. Chinese see it as the revival of imperialism, racism and worse.

How should the American media portray Chinese people?

American media outlets should come to the realization that Chinese people, the very subject of their media scrutiny, deserve to be portrayed not as imperial subjects, but as people with autonomy and initiative, although this sometimes may be circumvented by government regulations or social constraints.

Why do Chinese citizens reject the portrayal of China as an imperial power?

Generally, Chinese citizens reject the portrayal of China as an imperial power for two reasons: there is a cognitive dissonance between their idea of the state and the American media’s portrayal of it, and also because there are differing conceptualizations on the role of the media in society between China and the United States.

Why do Chinese citizens comment on politics online more than Westerners?

By the way, Chinese citizens comment on politics online more than their counterparts in Western countries. The Western liberal media report incessantly on the Chinese government’s alleged oppressive control of its people, mentioning almost daily its heavy regulation of the internet and official overreach in controlling crime.

What is the media environment like in China?

China has one of the world’s most restrictive media environments, relying on censorship to control information in the news, online, and on social media. The government uses libel lawsuits, arrests,…

Why is China so strict on media freedom?

Media Censorship in China China’s central government has cracked down on press freedom as the country expands its international influence, but in the internet age, many of its citizens hunger for a free flow of information. Security guards block a journalist from taking photos in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square.

What is the situation with media censorship in China?

Media Censorship in China. Stacks of newspapers on display at a newsstand in Beijing, January 10, 2013. China’s central government has cracked down on press freedom as the country expands its international influence, but in the internet age, many of its citizens hunger for a free flow of information.

Is China underreporting deaths?

The only examples offered of China underreporting deaths—as opposed to omitting subcategories—was on February 10, when China didn’t publicize the deaths of six healthcare workers, and on February 17, when it reported only 93 deaths in Hubei Province when the daily confirmed deaths was 196.

Is China’s response to the covid-19 pandemic being leaked?

Several reports on China’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic came out late last year, based on what US outlets like CNN, the New York Times and ProPublica claimed to be leaked Chinese documents.