Press freedom in chaotic and digitalized world
Media2023 is the 30th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day. People always celebrate a day to remind themselves to remember something important. In this sense, World Press Freedom Day alarms us the importance of freedom of press and expression, which are threatened in this chaotic era. As UN Secretary-General Mr. Guterres said, “Freedom of the
No country has more journalists in prison than China 
Media . Politics . SocietyIn the 2022 World Press Freedom Index, the biggest drop this year was in Hong Kong Reporters Without Borders, which has long focused on global press freedom issues, released its 2022 World Press Freedom Index, describing the trend of global press freedom over the past year as “a new era of divergence”. According to the
The Struggle for Press Freedom in Taiwan: From Martial Law to Modern Day Challenges
MediaFreedom of speech is a very normal thing in the eyes of many people, but it was once inconceivable for the Taiwanese in the recent past. Martial Law Period (1949-1987) Martial law in Taiwan had been lasted for 38-year-long, between 20 May 1949 and 14 July 1987, was the second longest imposition of martial law
Is the internet the problem?
Authors . Controversy . Media . SocietyWhen I learned about the Press Freedom Index, I was interested and surprised that their was such a useful and interesting website full of information, that as a Communication major, I had no idea about. So from there I began to explore this resource that was so new to me to try to understand its
The 26th place for France
Media . Politics . UncategorizedEvery year, the association called “Reporters sans frontières” (Reporters without borders) publishes a ranking relative to press freedom. The association defines press freedom as “the effective possibility for journalists, as individuals and as collectives, to select, produce and disseminate information in the public interest, independently of political, economic, legal and social interference, and without threat
I thought I could survive Zoom without burning out. I was wrong.
Authors . Health . Media . Student lifeComputer-mediated communication has made everything possible in the digital dimension. But it comes at a price, as the human mind and body is exhausted. Luckily, we can do something about it. “I’m not a cat.” What a hilarious statement. Mr. Ponton, a lawyer who was attending an online hearing on Zoom, attempted to claim his
The Gag law under socialist rule
Media . PoliticsThe Spanish Organic Law for the Protection of Public Security – also known as Ley Mordaza (or Gag Law in english) – has now been in force for seven years. The controversial law introduced by the Popular Party (PP), considered by many to be a barrier to freedom of expression, is therefore a barrier to
Inappropriate appreciation of the richest Czech
Media . Politics . SocietyThe richest Czech, who died in helicopter crash during a heli-skiing last year in Alaska, PetrKellner, does not deserve the Order of the White Lion. But the fact that he was awarded byPresident Miloš Zeman cannot surprise many. The annual awarding of state honors became an indecent farce during the presidency of thecurrent head of
Star System as a Failed System?
Media . SocietyIn recent years, it is increasingly common to see a well-known celebrity in a television series or in a movie. It is a clear method used by large and small production companies to increase audiences and thus the benefits obtained from an audiovisual production. A user who follows an influencer on social media is likely
How do we handle with “filters”?
Media . SocietyRecently, a blogger’s complaint about the “filtered spots” on Xiaohongshu (a Chinese app) drew a lot of attention, as it stemmed from a blue cottage in Sanya’s Qingshuiwan (Clear Water Bay) which was mentioned as a “secret spot for awesome photos”. But it was only after a visit that the so-called secret spot was nothing