Inherent dependence on power: the Hong Kong press in political transition

Article Abstract:

Journalists in Hong Kong are worried about criticizing China. There is talk of the invisible hand behind self-censorship of newspapers and television stations and it continues to grow. There is evidence that China has exerted heavy pressure on the press, overtly by explicit instructions for the press not to advocate independence of Hong Kong, Taiwan and Tibet, no advocacy for subverting Chinese Communist rule and no personal attacks on Chinese leaders.

Periodicals, Press and politics

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Fighting against the odds: Hong Kong journalists in transition

Article Abstract:

A study was doneto analyze the effect of political developments on Hong Kong working journalists. The study covered 522 journalists representing half of the journalist population. Results indicate that organizational control, social andprofessional outlook, self-censorship and aspired media roles affect journalists' political ideology. Most journalists have negative expectations about future developments of Hong Kong and their profession.

Political aspects, Mass media, Journalists

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Globalizing Chinese martial arts cinema: The global-local alliance and the production of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

Article Abstract:

'Crouching Tiger - Hidden Dragon' is a film made in the year 2000, set in 19th century China and is in the Mandarin language with English sub-titles. The article explores the production dynamics of the film and its organizational process to examine the impact of a local culture on the global audience.

China, Public affairs, Social aspects, Motion picture audiences, Movie audiences, Crouching Tiger-Hidden Dragon (Motion picture)

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