In various epochs of human history, we find leaders and thinkers who stand out for their wisdom, wit, and a keen understanding of human nature. From the corridors of American politics to the enlightening teachings of ancient China, the following anecdotes unveil glimpses of wisdom from some of history’s most esteemed figures, such as Abraham ...
Media veteran Steve Vines recently left Hong Kong without notice for the U.K. Under the new Hong Kong National Security Law, Vines believes that Hong Kong is no longer free, and sees a crisis situation growing in the once vibrant and energetic city. Well-known for his acclaimed work in the media, Vines has contributed articles ...
The word journalism comes from the French journal, which comes from the Latin diurnal. The Acta Diurna was the world’s first newspaper and was available daily in ancient Rome. It is believed that this originates from before 59 BCE. Journalism can be referred to as the “first draft of history.” Journalism to historians is crucial because ...
On November 10, a TV producer from Hong Kong appeared in court. Her crime — she is accused of making false statements to obtain vehicle records. The Hong Kong journalist, Choy Yuk-ling aka Bao Choy, used these records to produce a documentary for TV station RTHK that examined how the Hong Kong police reacted slowly ...
The COVID-19 pandemic has not only raised questions about the healthcare system, but also our freedoms as citizens of a country. Some argue that governments are unnecessarily restricting freedom of movement by imposing quarantine restrictions and forcing people to stay at home. Others point out that such tough steps are necessary to curb the outbreak. Which ...
Days after the People’s Republic of China expelled three journalists for a “racist” op-ed headline run by The Wall Street Journal, The Trump administration announced that it would limit the number of Chinese staff working in the United States for Chinese state-owned media outlets. The restrictions were effective from March 13 and applied to four PRC ...
The New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has released its annual report on the state of journalist safety in the world. The report lists China and Vietnam as two of the worst countries in Asia when it comes to jailing journalists. The countries put 48 and 12 people behind bars respectively this year. Jailing ...
For Beijing, Africa represents a treasure trove of resources and a virgin market for its businesses. China’s investments in the continent have been criticized for being debt traps. Incidences of suppressing journalists and racism have also been reported. As such, the Chinese government has strengthened its hold over African media using newspapers, journals, TV stations, ...
During Xi Jinping’s recent visit to Italy, China signed several agreements related to the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) with the Italian government. However, Beijing let its authoritarian tendencies run wild as it threatened an Italian journalist and warned her not to publish negative news about China. Threatening journalists Giulia Pompili works for the popular Italian ...
With President Recep Tayyip Erdogan consolidating power within Turkey’s administration, the crackdown and governmental control on the press has become a common feature in the country. Any journalist with an opinion contrary to the government is quickly shut down by the administration. Since the beginning of 2019, the government has denied renewing the accreditation of ...
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