Reporting China on the Rise: Habitus and Prisms of China Correspondents

Reporting China on the Rise explores the internal and external dynamics shaping the work of foreign correspondents in China during Xi Jinping's tenure, using a structural-constructivist framework. The study presents findings from surveys and interviews with current and former correspondents and aims to explore how they respond to pressures from the journalistic field and global geopolitics. It seeks to open up discussions around the role of the foreign press in generating meaningful media coverage of China.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 156 pages
Publication date: 13 June 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Drawing on the rich structural-constructivist framework of journalistic field and habitus, Reporting China on the Rise delves into the intricate internal and external dynamics that are molding the work of foreign correspondents in China during the tenure of Xi Jinping. This comprehensive study presents findings derived from extensive surveys and in-depth interviews with current and former correspondents based in China, aiming to unravel their responses to the multifaceted pressures emanating from within the journalistic field, including the transformative impact of the media industry, as well as the ever-evolving global geopolitics and China's increasingly restrictive journalistic environment. Through a meticulous examination of these factors, the study seeks to unveil the interconnected ways in which they shape the news production practices of these correspondents, ultimately contributing to the formation of the final news product.

While journalism in modern China has garnered significant attention, it remains a subject that urgently requires thorough research, particularly from the perspectives of policy-makers and academics. Reporting China on the Rise endeavors to initiate a vital dialogue surrounding the critical role of the foreign press in providing meaningful media coverage of this burgeoning superpower. As a valuable resource for students and scholars of Journalism and Media Studies, this book offers a deep exploration of the complex dynamics at play, shedding light on the challenges and opportunities faced by foreign correspondents in China today.

Weight: 290g
Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032338446