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08/09/2011Shortlist for China’s Mao Dun Literature Prize published
19/08/2011Yesterday, the shortlist of ten works for China’s prestigious Mao Dun Literature Prize was released in Beijing, as reported in Guangming Daily‘s “ ‘Short Ten’ decided for Mao Dun Prize for Literature” (in Chinese). Translating literary titles is always a minefield, so all corrections are welcome. Liu Xinglong: “Skywalker”, Zhang Wei: “You in the highlands”, [...]
First “Digital Publishing and Distribution” course established at university in Shanghai (China)
10/08/2011On July 29th, China’s first “key discipline” Digital Publishing and Distribution was established at the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology (USST). It is one of the cooperation programs between GAPP and USST to foster inter-disciplinary talents with high ability in both technology and operation to meet the need caused by the restructuring process [...]
Criticism of Xinhua Dictionary’s new edition: more popular doesn’t mean better (China)
22/07/2011Xinhua Dictionary launched its latest edition two weeks ago [see post "New edition of Xinhua Dictionary on sale"], with over 13,000 single-character entries of which 800 were newly added. As an important tool, it is reasonable to keep up with the times, but this doesn’t mean “the more popular, the better”. First, Xinhua Dictionary should [...]
105 “model units” in Shanghai news and publishing industry (China)
13/06/2011The first ceremony honoring “model units” [to be exact, "model establishment" might be a better translation] in Shanghai’s news publishing industry was held on June 9. The selection reflects certain characteristics: Private enterprises actively took part in the activity. The selected units have strong innovation awareness. National-class and city-level units account for 37%. Source: 105 [...]
Liu Binjie (GAPP): China’s publishing needs well-known works, masters, enterprises and brands
22/03/2011Recently, the 2nd selection for the China Publishing Government Prize was held, playing an important role in providing guidance, motivating the advanced, creating new industrial patterns and promoting cultural development. On the occasion of this event, General Administration of Press and Publication’s Director Liu Binjie emphasized the importance of creating well-known works, masters, enterprises and [...]
Li Dongdong (GAPP) on public cultural services in news and publishing during China’s 12th Five-year plan
08/03/2011In an interview shortly before the “two sessions”, GAPP Vice Director and member of Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) Li Dongdong gave China Press and Publication Journal a special interview on the establishment of public cultural services in the news and publishing area. Li stated that GAPP has formulated the 12th Five-year Plan for [...]
Central government spending on culture, sports and media to rise 18,5% in 2011 (China)
07/03/2011According to a report by the Ministry of Finance, China’s central government spending on culture, sports and media will rise to 37,4 billion RMB (+18,5% y-oy-) in 2011. Source: 2011 Budget: 18.5% growth for culture, sports and media (in Chinese)
Liu Binjie (GAPP) on anti-corruption drive and main problems in news and publishing (China)
07/03/2011Ahead of the National People’s Congress, GAPP’s Director Liu Binjie gave a policy speech at the end of February, stating that putting people first and promoting the Party’s clean and honest administration are very important for the development of the news and publishing industry. Apart from general statements concerning the Party’s anti-corruption work – such [...]
National People’s Congress proposal: support traditional book industry (China)
07/03/2011Considering the current development of China’s traditional book industry, Zhang Kangkang, CPPCC member and Vice-Chairman of the Chinese Writers Association, will submit a proposal during the “two sessions” [Note: of National People's Congress and the People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC)] on advising governments to support the traditional bookstores and paper book industry. Zhang Kangkang’s suggestions: [...]
National People’s Congress proposal: Develop and export Chinese culture
04/03/2011During the “two sessions” of NPC and CPPCC now taking place in Beijing, the Central Committee of the China Association for Promoting Democracy will give a speech on “establishing a cultural ‘strong nation’ strategy and enhancing national cultural soft power” and submit a proposal on cultural development strategies and the “go out” strategy. Cultural development [...]
National People’s Congress: GAPP Vice Director Li Dongdong on enhancing China’s soft power
04/03/2011Ahead of the “two sessions” [Note: of National People's Congress and the People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) which began today], CPPCC member and GAPP Vice Director Li Dongdong stated three aspects in which China needs to improve in order to realize its goal of becoming a powerful country in the news and publishing area: Improving [...]
(Case study) Shanxi Publishing Media Group: reasons for success after restructuring (China)
18/02/20112010 was Shanxi Publishing Media Group’s first year after its transformation into an enterprise. During this period, the group’s total assets and sales revenue both increased by one billion RMB, twice as much as in 2006. Major reasons for this success are: Transformation of “mechanisms”: internal organization The group carried out its reform strategy in [...]
China’s publishing industry to receive 60 billion RMB loan from ICBC in next 5 years
17/02/2011Within five years, the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China will loan 60 billion RMB to China’s press and publication sector, addressing financial services constraints impeding the industry’s development. A strategic cooperation agreement was signed by GAPP and ICBC in Beijing yesterday. This is the fourth loan agreement within 1 1/2 years, previous agreements were [...]
China’s National Press and Publication Work Conference (4): current important tasks
13/01/2011The National Press and Publication Work Conference lowered its curtain on January 12. The conference looked back on the achievements of the 11th Five-year Plan period and also looked forward to the future for the 12th Five-year Plan. Jiang Jianguo, GAPP’s Deputy Director, summarized current important tasks as follows: Enhancing the strength and the speed [...]
Liu Binjie (GAPP): Six abilities to ensure good start of 12th Five-year plan for China’s news publishing industry
29/12/2010At a forum held by GAPP on December 23-24, Liu Binjie indicated the importance of enhancing the following “six abilities” to ensure a good start of the 12th Five-year plan for the news publishing industry. To improve the innovation ability, focusing on the creation of content To enhance the consumption ability, focusing on the expansion [...]
“Ineffective publishing” – a list of major problems in China’s publishing industry
22/11/2010Although China’s publishing industry develops rapidly and offers strategic opportunities, some big problems still exist, forming a vicious cycle: Extensive management of publishing resources – fragmented publishing resources because of regional separation – out-dated science and technology as well as a lack of professional talent – lack of innovation abilities. Inbalance of industrial structures – [...]
Reply to open letter: Party journal against ending press restrictions (China)
03/11/2010In its post “Lose public opinion and we lose it all“, China Media Project translates a hard-line article in the party journal Seeking Truth which can be viewed as a reply to the open letter published by former party leaders last month. The author suggests that relaxing press control would be the first of a [...]
Han Han’s magazine “Party” denied ISSN, content controversial
02/11/2010As the Global Times writes in its article “Controversial magazine in spotlight again as distributor denies ban order“, Han Han’s “Party” has not been banned, but it was denied an ISSN and only received an ISBN since it is considered to be a book. “Having an ISSN means a magazine does not require approval from [...]
Explaining GAPP’s “Guiding Opinions on Further Promoting the Development of the News Publishing Industry” (China)
01/11/2010This People’s Daily Online article (link see below) provides explanations on the “Guiding Opinions on Further Promoting the Development of the News Publishing Industry” published by GAPP recently. I Background News publishing has been developed into an important industry. Its total output value has exceeded 1,000 billion RMB in 2009, accounting for 2.98% of GDP. [...]
Second China / South Korea High-Level Media Dialogue held in Seoul
02/10/2010On September 28th, the second China-South Korea High-Level Media Dialogue was held in Seoul. More than 30 insiders discussed enhancing cooperation, promoting mutual understanding and expanding consensus between China and South Korea. The dialogue is held once a year, sponsored by the China State Council Information Office and South Korea’s Culture, Sports and Tourism Ministry. [...]
Holiday season: Black market for mooncakes – and fewer posts
24/09/2010China’s mid-autumn holiday is about over – I hope everybody traded their vouchers successfully on the “Black Market for Mooncakes in China“! The even longer break for National Day is around the corner – it’s all a bit complicated, as the WSJ blog post “China Holiday Schedule is Hard Work” points out, since this weekend [...]
Baidu to add own Chinese input method to search – private beta v1.0 leaked
08/09/2010A source revealed that Baidu’s PC Chinese input method entered private beta testing last month, with http://shurufa.baidu.com still unaccessible. The open platform will rely on search data and cloud computing. It will differ from current input systems in that the user will not have to open a browser after input (e.g. for weather, stock quote [...]
Baidu integrates tune-singing for music search
07/09/2010Search results will be provided after a user has sung about 10 seconds of a tune. China Daily’s article Baidu sings to a new tune as music battle continues gives further information on copyright issues, competitors etc.
Public announcement of the “20th China News Award” nominees
03/09/2010278 award-winning works and 20 prize winners were nominated for the “20th China News Award” and the “11th Changjiang and Taofen Award”. Related materials have been released via Xinhua Net, Media China Net etc. Opinions can be sent to China Journalist Association until September 16th. Headline: Public announcement of the “20th China News Award” as [...]
Nasdaq-listed video website Ku6 Media Co sinks into loss as expenses climb (China)
31/08/2010In Q2 Ku6 – acquired by Shanda Interactive Entertainment in January – posted a net loss of US$11.8 million after operating expenses rose due to fierce competition. Q2 revenue fell 17.6% y-o-y to US$8.1 million. Income mainly from online advertising doubled to US$2.4 million (in February and March). Ku6 had previously announced that it would [...]
WSJ: Oxford Readies Giant Chinese-English Dictionary – largest single volume English-Chinese, Chinese-English dictionary ever
25/08/2010http://blogs.wsj.com/chinarealtime/2010/08/25/oxford-readies-giant-chinese-english-dictionary/?mod=rss_WSJBlog “Five years, 60 editors and translators, 300,000 words, 370,000 translations: It all adds up to the largest single volume English-Chinese, Chinese-English dictionary ever put together, due to be published Sept. 9 by Oxford University Press.” Priced at 54$ on Amazon.com. Update: Also see First-time Chinese-English Editorial Cooperation for new Chinese-English Dictionary (in Chinese)
Credit insurance to support export of cultural products (China)
17/08/2010http://www.gapp.gov.cn/cms/html/21/374/201008/701769.html China Export & Credit Insurance’s Qingdao branch signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Shandong Provincial Party Committee Propaganda Department and two other departments for the export of cultural products to promote the “go out” strategy, including credit insurance.
Hot topics in China’s media development: GAPP’s 4th New Media and Technical Personnel Training
17/08/2010http://www.gapp.gov.cn/cms/html/21/374/201008/701763.html The week-long program is taking place in Lanzhou and focuses on these topics, spotlighting current hot topics in China’s media: new media personnel quality and training, industrialization trends in digital publishing, new media technology and the transformation of editing, digital copyright protection, e-book business models and development, “going out”, cross-media interaction, Triple Play (convergence) [...]
Six main features of China’s internet industry: MIIT vice minister’s keynote report at 2010 China Internet Conference
17/08/2010http://info.mediachina.net/news/view.php?id=13574 In his keynote speech at the opening ceremony, MIIT vice minister Xi Guohua stated that China’s Internet industry maintained a strong momentum after the financial crisis. He listed six main characteristics: continuing growth of the number of Internet users (420 million in June and 277 million mobile Internet users), continuing growth of China’s Internet [...]
(News media’s reporting rights in China:) Growing Pains and Gains for “the Fourth Estate”
14/08/2010http://english.caijing.com.cn/2010-08-06/110492869.html (in English) Caijing’s feature story by by Wang Jianxun, Associate Professor in China University of Political Science and Law, begins with the statement that “China’s quo status for news media’s reporting rights are far beyond satisfaction” and continues to say: “For safeguarding citizens’ rights of free expression and publication, an independent and impartial legal [...]
Important interview: GAPP’s Liu Binjie on the structural reform of China’s news and publication sector
13/08/2010http://www.chinaxwcb.com/2010-08/12/content_204402.htm Headline: Interview: Liu Binjie about the structural reform news publishing Liu Binjie, GAPP’s Director, gave the six major media an interview on August 10, and he expressed his own viewpoints about the structural reform in China’s news and publication sector: The spirit of President Hu Jintao’s speech should guide our thoughts and actions. The [...]
GAPP Director Liu Binjie: If journalist reflects true situation, he should be protected. New measures considered.
12/08/2010http://media.people.com.cn/GB/40606/12414970.html In an interview with People’s Daily, the Director of the General Administration of Press and Publication (GAPP), Liu Binjie, stated that the right of legal reporting must be safeguarded; as long as journalists report the facts, that is not slandering. Liu also stated that in view of sometimes inappropriate treatment of reporters in the [...]
Opinion: What’s the fate of vulgar arts facing governments’ anti-”three vulgarities”? (China)
11/08/2010http://opinion.nfdaily.cn/content/2010-08/09/content_14611213.htm (An opinion piece in Nanfang Daily:) Facing the phenomena of the “three vulgarities”, represented by Miss Feng, an online star who is famous for her ugly appearance, China’s cultural sectors must take active measures to find out and advocate the works reflecting mainstream values and promoting positive subjects. The illegal cultural products and their [...]
Interview: China’s Culture Minister talking about anti-”three vulgarities”
11/08/2010http://china.nfdaily.cn/content/2010-08/07/content_14584360.htm In an interview Cai Wu, China’s Culture Minister, indicated some existing problems with artistic creation, especially vulgarization in six areas: songs, literature, publications, TV programmes, movies and cultural heritage. Problems mentioned include: – Losing the moral bottom line of artistic creation – A bad phenomenon: seizing the former residence of celebrities. See also: http://chinamedianews.wordpress.com/2010/08/11/opposing-the-three-vulgarities-a-new-period-of-moral-crusade-in-chinas-media/ [...]
Opposing the Three Vulgarities – a new period of “moral crusade” in China’s media?
11/08/2010http://cmp.hku.hk/2010/08/09/6550/ China Media Project’s article briefly describes the birth of the new policy buzzword “three vulgarities” and sums up reports suggesting that China is entering a new period of “moral crusade”. Also see: http://chinamedianews.wordpress.com/2010/08/11/interview-chinas-culture-minister-talking-about-anti-three-vulgarities/ http://chinamedianews.wordpress.com/2010/08/11/opinion-whats-the-fate-of-vulgar-arts-facing-governments-anti-three-vulgarities-china/
List of top Chinese newspaper buzzwords in first half of 2010 released: from Expo and Foxconn to garlic and fake ATM machines
10/08/2010http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90776/90882/7073785.html (in English) The Beijing Language and Cultural University and the National Language Resources Monitoring & Research Center released a list of the overall top ten buzzwords in 16 Chinese newspapers during the first half of 2010. Furthermore, there are separate lists for seven categories (domestic politics, international affairs, economy, science, culture & entertainment, sports, [...]
People’s Daily defends SARFT notice banning foreign language acronyms on CCTV: soft power struggle, but also cultural heritage protection
09/08/2010http://news.xinhuanet.com/newmedia/2010-08/09/c_12423464.htm China’s State Administration of Radio, Film, and Television (SARFT) recently issued a notice banning the use of foreign language and acronyms such as WTO and GDP from CCTV. The article points out that this is not only a struggle for soft power, but the protection of culture and lingual purity as practiced in other [...]
CNNIC: China has 2.79 million websites, but 80% are idle
09/08/2010http://tech.xinmin.cn/2010/08/08/6190219.html According to China Internet Network Information Center’s (CNNIC) latest statistics, China has 2.79 million websites, but 80% are idle. The three main reasons stated: domain name difficult to remember, low site credibility, lack of marketing, interactive services etc.
Unofficial ranking: journalist is second most dangerous profession in China – Media and the public need each other
06/08/2010http://opinion.globaltimes.cn/editorial/2010-08/560356.html In view of several cases of journalists having been beaten or searched for by the police, the editorial in the Global Times says that the rejection of journalists’ work by the public is the biggest danger. The author stresses that “the existence of the media helps maintain order and transparency”, but that the media [...]
Following the Money, Reporter Becomes Fugitive – Caixin’s report on the Qiu Ziming case
06/08/2010http://english.caing.com/2010-08-05/100167153.html (in English) Previous posts on this subject: http://chinamedianews.wordpress.com/2010/08/06/after-manhunt-gapp-voices-support-for-media-supervision-after-journalist-listed-as-wanted-china/ http://chinamedianews.wordpress.com/2010/08/02/china-journalists-facing-violence-several-attacks-after-critical-articles-were-published/
Twittered: China turns a page on independent journalism – News media’s reputation on the rise as newspapers, television stations show increasing independence
04/08/2010http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/china-turns-a-page-on-independent-journalism/article1661176/ Article by Mark MacKinnon in The Globe and Mail. Follow me on http://twitter.com/weishutong
China invests 380 million yuan in Xinjiang publishing; 3,000 family bookstores were built
03/08/2010http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90001/90776/90882/7091322.html (In English) The project includes free publications, construction of publication distributing networks and equipment investment. Since 2007, over 12 million books and other media were provided to almost 9,000 incorporated villages. 3,000 family bookstores were built and in the next three years 9,100 will follow.
China’s top journalism educator calls for new directions in media education
03/08/2010http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90001/90776/90882/7089406.html (In English) Professor Li Xiguang, President of Tsinghua International Center for Communication Studies and founder of the university’s Journalism Program, gave a keynote speech at the Global Media Education Summit in Salzburg, which was attended by ten deans of Chinese journalism schools. He stated that currently journalism graduates in China can hardly fulfill the [...]
China journalists facing violence – several attacks after critical articles were published
02/08/2010http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90776/90882/7089630.html (in English) Apart from the case of Qiu Ziming, there are reports on more cases in which journalists were attacked after unfavorable articles had been published. Wang Sixin, a professor of media law at the Communication University of China, pointed out that the understanding about media’s role in society often remains murky, but also [...]
Center opens to analyze international media coverage of China
29/07/2010http://www.globaltimes.cn/www/english/metro-beijing/update/society/2010-07/556845.html (in English) The Beijing Language and Culture University opened its Foreign Media Coverage Analysis Center which will use computer analysis to study and analyze the international media coverage of China in order to evaluate foreign affairs, the military, trade, investment and sports. CCTV 9 is one of the co-founders. Note: I find the article’s [...]
Fighting against audience ratings’ fraud (China)
25/07/2010http://media.ifeng.com/news/tradition/tv/detail_2010_07/17/1786902_0.shtml Recently, audience ratings’ fraud has emerged in the television media industry, which harms the industry’s image and development. Some measures, like enhancing legal protection, should be taken to fight against the bad behavior.
China Internet sector value up 56%, mobile’s share down
22/07/2010http://www.shanghaidaily.com/sp/article/2010/201007/20100722/article_443860.htm (In English) The total market value rose by 56% y-o-y to 38.9 billion RMB in the first half of this year. Largest sectors are e-commerce and online advertising. The share of mobile internet dropped from 12.8% to 10.3% in Q1 because illegal wireless value-added content providers were shut down.
Media Workshop for Information Ministers: ‘South-South’ media dialogue
22/07/2010http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2010-07/21/content_11027476.htm The State Council Information Office and the Ministry of Commerce held a workshop for 23 high-ranking media officials from 14 developing countries. — My comment: A good combination of information exchange, possible investment support and “soft power” diplomacy.
