This thesis researched how four large newspapers: People’s Daily(人民日报)and Southern Metropolis Daily (南方都市报)both from China, and Apple Daily (苹果日报)and Ta Kung Pao (大公报), based in Hong Kong, reported...Show moreThis thesis researched how four large newspapers: People’s Daily(人民日报)and Southern Metropolis Daily (南方都市报)both from China, and Apple Daily (苹果日报)and Ta Kung Pao (大公报), based in Hong Kong, reported on the massive demonstrations of mid-September 2014, following the decision of the National People’s Congress Standing Committee on August 31st to hold elections for the Chief Executive of Hong Kong in 2017.Show less