(May 22, 2008) A 7.9 magnitude earthquake decimates central China. In a startling move, the government allows 24/7 coverage of the catastrophe. News media, used to strict control, is suddenly free to report the scope of the devastation. But that freedom is not all it seems. Will the taste of Western-style news coverage help reshape Chinese media?
SOURCES: ABC News, NBC News, BBC, Al Jazeera English, CCTV, Asia Today
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its the HAARP weapon just like in haiti
thelastpatriots 2 years ago
and people in north america complains about 9/11 ?
It was nothing compared to this!
PowerfullDiesel 3 years ago
disgusting. all those innocent people dead and all you people can talk about is still the Chinese government and media.
CalgaryFlames3 3 years ago
2 classics scenes in this one - Chinese officials wrenching Al Jazeera's camera away, despite the new media openness. And the CCTV Earthquake Promo - watch it and wince, America
roserover 3 years ago
they should morn be for we push ourselves on them there people deserve respect with charity
gzyyy6 3 years ago