We Are in the Folk: 2005 Collection of Excellent News Works by Chinese Weeklies

Author: Compiled by the China Daily Press Workers Association
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Publishing Date: 2006-10-01
Features: These one hundred and sixty works reflect four key characteristics: First, they accurately capture the pulse of the times and reflect the trajectory of the era. Walking alongside the times is a fundamental requirement of the press and a shared pursuit of Chinese evening paper colleagues. Second, they adhere to the principle of "closely linking with reality, life, and the masses," vivid and touching. "The Three Proximitys" are an excellent tradition in the Chinese evening paper industry. The closer to life, the stronger the vitality of the evening paper. Evening papers across the country have continued to inherit and promote this spirit, and the collected works are masterpieces created by journalists delving into the grassroots, meticulous reporting, and careful editing. Many of them come from the front lines of reporting, full of life, spirit, and soul, exuding a rich sense of daily life. Third, they present a unique evening paper style by showing the big through the small. They use stories to convey messages and emotions, avoiding preaching and empty rhetoric, which is the style that makes evening paper news enjoyable to read. Fourth, they reflect the strong social responsibility and sense of mission of Chinese evening paper journalists. From these outstanding works, we can see that journalists in the Chinese evening paper industry have always focused on the interests and needs of the masses. With relentless enthusiasm and unwavering professional spirit, they have braved reporting hardships and overcome all distractions, helping the people with their suffering, easing their worries, exposing social evils, and praising genuine human emotions.