China's measured media liberalization
Subtitle: gearing up for the Beijing Olympics
By: Lye Liang Fook
Contributors: National University of Singapore. East Asian Institute
Series: EAI background brief -- no. 392
Publisher: East Asian Institute, National University of Singapore
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Singapore
Language: eng
Number of pages: 16
Subjects: Olympics; Marketing; Mass media; Political aspects; Sports; Olympic Games (29th : 2008 : Beijing, China)
Description: Over the years, China has made a concerted effort to improve the environment for foreign journalists in the country, a commitment made when it bid for the Olympic Games in 2001. Some of the key measures introduced include the easing of reporting restrictions and providing better services to foreign journalist. These reflect China's effort to streamline and professionalize its media management system.
Notes: "Date of publication: 16 July 2008."

Includes bibliographical references.