Controlling the Chinese Media: An Uncertain Business
- 1 May 2008
- journal article
- Published by University of California Press in Asian Survey
- Vol. 48 (3) , 414-430
Abstract
Increasing economic liberalization of the Chinese media has not resulted in proportional political liberalization, and previous explanations for the state's puzzlingly firm grip are inadequate. This article argues that a “regime of uncertainty” is critical toward keeping the Chinese media in line.Keywords
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