Information on "Media" and "East Asia"
October 2012
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Oct 2012
China's Tryst with Media Tools of Statecraft
Author: Sheo Nandan Pandey, Hem Kusum
Publisher: Institut für Strategie- Politik- Sicherheits- und Wirtschaftsberatung (ISPSW)
China’s foreign policy establishment is increasingly complementing its traditional tools of statecraft with new media and their associated technologies. More on «China's Tryst with Media Tools of Statecraft» -
Oct 2012
Battle Lines in the Chinese Blogosphere
Author: Keegan Elmer
Publisher: Finnish Institute of International Affairs (FIIA)
This paper explores the role of keyword control – the blocking and unblocking of search keywords – on Sina’s popular microblog platform during media campaigns over politically sensitive issues in China. More on «Battle Lines in the Chinese Blogosphere»
July 2012
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13 Jul 2012
China, Internet Freedom, and US Policy
Author: Thomas Lum, Patricia Moloney Figliola, Matthew C Weed
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
The link between the Internet and human rights, a pillar of US foreign policy towards China, is the main focus of this report. More on «China, Internet Freedom, and US Policy» -
3 Jul 2012
China-India Media Mediation
Author: Amitendu Palit, Robin Jeffrey, Nalin Mehta, P S Suryanarayana, Pratima Singh
Publisher: Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
To better understand the evolving role of the media in the India-China relationship, ISAS organized the 'China-India Media Mediation' workshop. More on «China-India Media Mediation»
June 2012
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Jun 2012
The Rise of China’s State-Led Media Dynasty in Africa
Author: Yu-Shan Wu
Publisher: South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA)
This paper explores the expansion of Chinese state-controlled media outlets in Africa. More on «The Rise of China’s State-Led Media Dynasty in Africa»
May 2012
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10 May 2012
Understanding China’s Political System
Author: Michael F Martin
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report is designed to provide Congress with a perspective on the contemporary political system of China, the only Communist Party-led authoritarian state in the G-20 grouping of major economies. More on «Understanding China’s Political System»
April 2012
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Apr 2012
Media in China: An Irreversible Transition?
Author: Gunjan Singh
Publisher: Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies (IPCS)
This report discusses the media freedom in China. For the large part of history after the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) established its rule, the Chinese mass media played the role of the mouthpiece of the party. More on «Media in China: An Irreversible Transition?»
March 2012
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Mar 2012
Goodwill and Hard Bargains
Author: Gregory Mthembu-Salter
Publisher: South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA)
This paper examines Indian and Chinese business interests that seek to profitably engage with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) without falling victim to its multiple political and economic risks. More on «Goodwill and Hard Bargains»
February 2012
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Feb 2012
Frames We Can Believe In
Author: Maria Bondes, Sandra Heep
Publisher: German Institute of Global and Area Studies (GIGA)
This paper contends that the ruling elites in authoritarian regimes propagate official frames in a continuous effort to reproduce the belief of the populace in the elites’ leadership qualities and their determination to serve the common interest. More on «Frames We Can Believe In»
December 2011
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20 Dec 2011
Weibo and "Iron Curtain 2.0" in China
Author: Jongpil Chung
Publisher: East Asia Institute (EAI)
According to this brief, the internet has enhanced the capabilities of traditional actors in China, such as the state, but has also empowered less privileged groups by providing information and facilitating participation in policy-making procedures. More on «Weibo and "Iron Curtain 2.0" in China»
