A Study on the Objectivity of China-related reports of the New York Times

<p>Minxing Ding</p>

doi:10.25236/IJFS.2021.030608

International Journal of Frontiers in Sociology, 2021, 3(6); doi: 10.25236/IJFS.2021.030608.

A Study on the Objectivity of China-related reports of the New York Times

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Minxing Ding

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Minxing Ding

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School of Asian Studies, Beijing Foreign Studies University, Beijing, China

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Abstract

This paper includes the definition, history, and practice of the journalistic objectivity in the US. Taking COVID-19 reporting as examples, this paper explores the reasons why The New York Times has failed to be absolute objective in China-related reports. Based on the above research, it discusses significance of the role which the public plays in creating professional environment of journalism.

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The New York Times, China-related report, journalistic objectivity

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Minxing Ding. A Study on the Objectivity of China-related reports of the New York Times. International Journal of Frontiers in Sociology (2021), Vol. 3, Issue 6: 32-34. https://doi.org/10.25236/IJFS.2021.030608.

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