Metro Newspaper Journalists in China

Zhaoxi (Josie) Liu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication at Trinity University, USA

• 1. Introduction to "Heaven and Hell" Purpose of the StudyWhy Metro Newspaper Journalists? Why Journalism Culture? Structure of the BookNote on Field Research2. The Rise of Metro Newspapers and Metro Papers In KunmingThe Rise of Metro PapersMetro Papers in KunmingNew Players: the Internet and Social Media3. All the Buzz in the Kunming NewsroomsTipsters, BBS and eBikesGeneral Assignment vs. Beat ReportersGetting PaidCigarettes, Air and Food4. Aspirations: Ideals of the JournalistsMonitoring PowerUpholding Social JusticeMaking a Difference5. Frustrations: Realities of Daily Work Obstructions to and Troubles from ReportingStory BansThe Red LineBusiness PressureKing without Crown vs. Migrant Worker of NewsFrustrated, Disappointed and Conflicted6. Reconciliations: Compromises in Practice Helping People While Doing JournalismSense of AchievementLearning to CompromiseUndercover Reporting7. Journalism Culture in Context: Global Influence, Social Conflict and Epidemic Mistrust Global InfluenceSocial ConflictThe Pandemic of Mistrust8. Social Media Impact Weibo’s Impact on Journalism amid the Wenzhou Train CollisionNew Source of InformationExpanding the Range of DiscourseDefying CensorshipPushing for More Government TransparencyViral ImpactConstraints on the Power of Social MediaRecent Developments9. Journalism Culture with Chinese Characteristics Organizational DifferencesKunming and ChinaThe Theoretical FrameworkConclusion: Lessons Learned on Studying Journalism CultureJournalism Culture at Kunming Metro PapersLessons LearnedFuture Studies