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2021-04-21 09:36:20

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2021-04-08 06:21:24

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Turning Old News Into New History

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2021-01-27 03:31:16

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As the world battles an “infodemic” of fake news, a Chinese fact-checker weighs in on how to uphold ......

2020-12-16 13:18:21

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Chinese War Drama Taken Offline Over Fancy Home, Fancy Hairstyles

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2020-11-17 09:39:17

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Shower Stud’s Instant Fame Raises Ethical Questions About ‘News’ Program

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2020-09-24 09:28:23

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Former Journal Editor Sentenced to 10 Years for Bribery

The editor-in-chief of a monthly journal affiliated with the state-run People’s Daily newspaper acce......

2020-08-31 10:49:09

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Journalists Harassed, Barred From Reporting on Dead Children in Henan

The reporters from three media outlets were attempting to cover the joint funeral of four children w......

2020-04-22 10:50:57

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To Learn About Pandemic Abroad, Chinese Sift Through Fake News

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2020-03-19 12:46:27

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2020-03-18 08:59:24

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It’s Time to Stop Tokenizing Female Medical Staff

Mainstream media outlets keep trying to turn female medical workers into stereotypical, self-sacrifi......

2020-03-16 12:14:40

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How COVID-19 Changed the Conversation About Chinese Journalism

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

2020-03-12 10:52:42

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