Inherent dependence on power
The Hong Kong press in political transition
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11268085 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Paul S N Lee (DEPARTMENT OF JOURNALISM AND COMMUNICATION, CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG, CHINA, corresponding author), Leonard L Chu (SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION, HONG KONG BAPTIST UNIVERSITY, HONG KONG, CHINA) |
| Year | 1998 |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 59-77 |
| Publication date | 1998-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Media Culture & Society (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0163-4437 • E-ISSN: 1460-3675 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/016344398020001005 |
| OpenAlex | W1966988183 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
| References cited | 5 |
This article examines the changes in the press in Hong Kong during its political transition. The practical consequences of ideological differences between China and Hong Kong for the press might be limited to only three taboos — no advocacy of Hong Kong, Taiwanese or Tibetan independence; no subversion of central government; and no personal attacks on Chinese leaders. The ownership structure of the press is still diverse. In actual operation, however, the Chinese authorities have already exerted their pressure through punishment, rewards and public relations. Covert and overt self-censorship are increasing. In the selection of the Chief Executive of the post-1997 government, the press showed a dramatic turn towards legitimating the Chinese authorities and appears to be inherently power dependent. After 1997, it is suggested that the press will take up a public relations role, serving mainly as a conveyor of positive messages for government
Censorship · China · Covert · Government (linguistics · Ideology · Independence (probability theory · Media studies · Political economy · Political science · Politics · Power (physics · Punishment (psychology · Sociology · Subversion · Transition (genetics · Hong Kong and Taiwan Politics · Law · Psychology · Social Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 5 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,18 |
| Citation span | 1998 - 2023 (26) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 5 |