Investigative journalism in China : journalism, power, and society / by Jingrong Tong.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction : understanding "watchdog journalism" in an authoritarian country -- Conceptualizing investigative journalism in China -- The flourishing of investigative journalism in the 1990s -- The fall of investigative journalism in the twenty-first century questioned -- Maintaining the legitimacy of Chinese journalism -- An organizational analysis : the case study of Southern metropolis daily -- Reporting on social riots : how investigative journalists tell stories -- Investigative journalism and the public -- Conclusion : investigative journalism as a reforming force.

In the framework of democratic societies, investigative journalism is deemed as serving the public interest, helping maintain a healthy public sphere and helping to hold power into account. The ideals of a democratic society justify the idea and practice of investigative journalism. € Alternately, modern China runs an authoritarian system of the one-party rule, so where does the idea of investigative journalism fit in? Why can investigative journalism appear in such an authoritarian society and with what characteristics?. Investigative Journalism in China examines the four aspects of Chin.

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