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Author: Li Xing
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Publish Date: 2005-10-01
Features: This book is a collection of television criticism essays by Li Xing, a Chinese television critic, following his previous work "Farewell to Idiocy?". It mainly includes the author's critiques and reflections on television from 2000 to the present, covering topics such as: discussions on news program reform, discussions on people's livelihood news, discussions on talk shows and hosts, discussions on program formats and innovation, discussions on audiences and evaluation standards, discussions on films, TV dramas, and documentaries, discussions on private television, and discussions on the survival and development of local television. The author maintains an independent stance in writing, standing firmly on the side of the public, and is resolutely public and grassroots-oriented. It informs readers of the author's views and critiques on Chinese television; this includes serious critiques of societal issues, personal reflections, and numerous stories.