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Faith in China’s institutions appears to be falling
China’s state media is not world-famous for its objectivity, but those who follow it know that its sins are more often sins of omission than actual alteration of facts.
Reporters recount verbatim whatever information government officials pass down to them. They rarely deviate from the script and, as such, readers and watchers have more faith in Chinese media than most outsiders would believe.
“People from outside China are usually surprised at the level ...
Reporters recount verbatim whatever information government officials pass down to them. They rarely deviate from the script and, as such, readers and watchers have more faith in Chinese media than most outsiders would believe.
“People from outside China are usually surprised at the level ...
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