Transformation of Investigative Journalism in China

This book examines how investigative journalism in China has challenged state power and broadened the scope of calls for democratic reform. It also analyzes the recent emergence of activist journalists in China who, with the aid of new media technologies, have operated not only as detached observers but also as engaged organizers of social movements.

Haiyan Wang is associate professor in the School of Media and Communication at Shenzhen University.

Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Chinese Media Reform and Its Critique Chapter 3: Investigative Journalism: Triumph and Failure Chapter 4 Reporting Space for the Chinese Journalists Chapter 5: Advocacy Tradition in the Chinese Press History Chapter 6: Media Professionalism and Activism Chapter 7: The Rise of Activist Journalism: Four Cases Chapter 8: The Chinese Activist Journalists Chapter 9: Conclusion