I am suing Nanfang.

Author: Liang Xianglu
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: What is the concept of the duty of continuous attention? Where is the bottom line of news evaluation? How to understand the "serious misrepresentation" of news? How can the media fulfill their responsibility to review and verify published content? The sharp and spirited young newspaper, Southern Metropolis Daily, courageously exposed some social pain points and rashly targeted some specific individuals. The words on the newspaper could evolve into a court case, which is actually a progress worth witnessing. Such progress, whether for individuals, the media, or the overall society, will benefit greatly; and in the context of contemporary China, this process is urgently in need of accumulation to promote. The lawsuit over a 100,000 yuan matchmaking ad—Li Yiqing (Li Li) vs. Southern Metropolis Daily and Journalist for the Dispute over the Right of Reputation—
Part 1: News Commentary
Original News Background
On November 10, 1997, the front page of Life Guide published a matchmaking ad featuring Li Yiqing in a red sexy swimsuit, with the caption: "Li Yiqing, a three-talented star in film, television, and music? Who will be my to accompany me?" The ad included Li Yiqing's personal profile and her achievements in film, television, and music, as well as her handwritten "Self-Introduction for Matchmaking": "Since childhood, I have aspired to become a famous woman, so I enjoy reading many biographies of celebrities, such as Empress Wu Zetian and Margaret Thatcher.