As a rising power, China has to focus on managing a national image that is approved by domestic and international audiences in the global information age; however, challenges against the political...Show moreAs a rising power, China has to focus on managing a national image that is approved by domestic and international audiences in the global information age; however, challenges against the political legitimacy of the Chinese government and the favourable image of the country keep emerging. The Protests of Hong Kong in 2019 is one of the most severe crises that the country has encountered in the recent years, especially when Xi’s administration has aroused controversies within the nation. Learning from the umbrella movement of 2014, Xinhua News Agency becomes prudent and cautious about reporting the Protests of 2019 to its domestic audiences and readers. This thesis found that compared to Ming Pao, a Hong Kong-based Chinese-language newspaper, Xinhuanet, the online news platform under the control of Xinhua News Agency, avoids reporting disadvantageous news against the Chinese governments. From this perspective, I try to provide evidence to prove that media in China are integral to the political propaganda.Show less
