Falling short
Subtitle: Olympic promises go unfulfilled as China falters on press freedom
By: Committee to Protect Journalists
Edition: Updated ed.
Publisher: Committee to Protect Journalists
Published: 2008
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Copyright date: 2008
Subjects: Press and politics; Journalism; Freedom of the press; Press law; Olympics; Press coverage; Olympic Games (29th : 2008 : Beijing, China)
Other titles: Olympic promises go unfulfilled as China falters on press freedom
Description: In its bid to host the 2008 Games, China promised the International Olympic Committee (IOC) that it would allow the media complete freedom. Yet CPJ research shows that domestic journalists face severe threats and restrictions, while foreign media are obstructed. In the months leading up to the Games, CPJ has repeatedly urged Chinese leaders, IOC officials, and corporate sponsors to ensure that Beijing fulfills its Olympic promises. This report describes press conditions in detail and makes known our recommendations for change.
Notes: Title from PDF t.p. (viewed July, 21, 2008).