Zhao mu puts together a bunch of descriptions used by some mainstream newspapers reports to show the indifference and cruelity of news language (zh) [1]. For example, to describe the suicidal act of desperate worker with the term “highrise jumping show”, to describe car accident hitting the victim's head as “winning the first (head) prize”.
China: cruel news
· Written by Oiwan Lam
Categories: East Asia, China, Freedom of Speech, Media & Journalism