Articles by Melissa Wang

CHINA: Authorities launch a two-month campaign against fake journalism

In brief: Beijing increases vigilance on the media after the fabricated cardboard buns story
Published on: 8/21/2007
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CHINA: Government cracks down on fake news reporting

In brief: After a public health scare in the news, state media now says that journalists and media that fabricate stories will now face severe penalties
Published on: 7/31/2007
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CHINA: Authorities order Chinese edition of newsletter to cease publication

In brief: Officials accuse China Development Brief of conducting 'unauthorized surveys'
Published on: 7/20/2007
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CHINA: Google China news now searches images first

In brief: To compete with Baidu.com, Google Inc. is broadening its services to Chinese users
Published on: 7/5/2007
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CHINA: Olympics organizers launch 'one-stop' service facility for foreign media

In brief: 29 government agency representatives will work from one location to ease the work of foreign journalists covering the Olympics
Published on: 7/2/2007
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CHINA: Government withdraws censorship rules for reports about emergencies

In brief: The rule, now amended, required media to be authorized before publishing reports about crises
Published on: 6/27/2007
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CHINA: Google receives license to provide Internet content in China

In brief: Under the license, Google might be allowed to offer news to Chinese Internet users
Published on: 6/22/2007
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CHINA: Journalist joins lawsuit against Yahoo! Inc.

Jailed Chinese reporter Shi Tao seeks compensation from major U.S. Internet company for identifying him to the government
Published on: 6/14/2007
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CHINA: Google signs deal with Sina.com

In brief: Cooperation between major American and Chinese Internet companies aims to increase revenues for both
Published on: 6/13/2007
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CHINA: 'Boxun News' reporter arrested by Chinese police

Founder of U.S.-based Chinese online news service says that the jailing of journalist Sun Lin is 'illegal'
Published on: 6/7/2007
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CHINA: Foreign ministry questions journalists about Tibet reports

In brief: Official accuses two foreign journalists of 'unacceptable' reporting
Published on: 5/31/2007
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CHINA: Internet pornography clean up reaches college campuses

In brief: The Education Ministry takes steps crack down on illegal online activity
Published on: 5/30/2007
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CHINA: Official says China is opening slowly to foreign media

Media executives recognize the vast media opportunities in China, but disagree on the regulation of foreign media companies
Published on: 5/23/2007
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CHINA: Internet Society of China releases a code of conduct for web bloggers

In brief: The public will be allowed to submit feedback on the voluntary code to regulate the content of blogs
Published on: 5/22/2007
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HONG KONG: I-Cable looks for diversification opportunities

In brief: I-Cable forms joint ventures with three mainland publications
Published on: 5/18/2007
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CHINA: Obscene Articles Tribunal rules 'Student Press' sex column indecent

In brief: Chinese University's student journal protests the tribunal's decision
Published on: 5/16/2007
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CHINA: BOCOG releases official service guide for foreign media

China prepares international journalists for the upcoming Olympic Games
Published on: 5/14/2007
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CHINA: Editors of 'Student Press' stand by their survey

In brief: A Chinese University journal defends its right to publish controversial sexual material
Published on: 5/9/2007
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CHINA: Student publication under investigation for sex survey

In brief: Chinese University's 'Student Press' catches attention of the Television and Entertainment Licensing Authority
Published on: 5/8/2007
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