This thesis looks at the freedom of press in China. A critical discourse analysis is conducted of newspaper articles of the Global Times and the Southern Weekend about the Tianjin harbor explosions.
For this thesis, I have looked at the discourse presented by Chinese media on pollution problems, through the lens of a case study of the Shanxi aniline spill in 2013. I have focused on the causes...Show moreFor this thesis, I have looked at the discourse presented by Chinese media on pollution problems, through the lens of a case study of the Shanxi aniline spill in 2013. I have focused on the causes of the problem and obstacles to solving the problem as they are presented in two news outlets: Xinhua News Agency and the magazine Southern Weekend. I have found that there are remarkable differences in reporting between the two news outlets, especially in the level of concern they show about the performance of local governments and their communication. Both news outlets focus strongly on the role of local governments and problems with communication and much less on the responsibility of the company that caused the incident.Show less
