Wandering between people's livelihood and democracy

Author: Ren Tong
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: Founded in 1902, the Ta Kung Pao, still published in Hong Kong today, is described as "the longest-lived, most influential, and most reputable newspaper in the history of Chinese journalism" (by Fang Hanqi), and "capable of encompassing the 20th century in China," being "an encyclopedic modern Chinese history" (by Ji Xianlin). The New Ta Kung Pao further established its unique character with the famous "Four Principles" of its editorial policy: "not partisan, not for sale, not selfish, not blind." This book examines the Ta Kung Pao's ideological direction and historical development during the period of 1927-1937, that is, from the success of the Northern Expedition to the full outbreak of the War of Resistance. It uses this as a starting point to explore the fluctuations in the trend of political reform, the intensification of social issues, and the subtle changes in public opinion during this time. For readers interested in mass communication or social history during the Republican era, it is an excellent and highly recommended work.