【正文】 ficial daily newspaper and the first independentlyoperated central government news media portal in the People39。s Republic of China. Although its large reader base is due in part to mandatory subscriptions at universities and high schools, it is a highquality and wellrespected newspaper, especially because of its focus on human interest over politics. As with the People’s Daily, positive coverage in this newspaper can provide MNCs in China some political cachet. 169。 Copyright 2023 WISDOMSUN. All rights reserved. China Daily (中國日報 ) est. 1981, circ. 570,000 The leading English language daily in China, it is the most popular local newspaper among foreigners living in the PRC. Twenty years ago, China Daily was a dull litany of positive news about China and trite observations of foreign countries. Because it is published in English, it receives less scrutiny from censors, so in recent years its editors have significantly improved both print and web editions, and it has bee a more pelling source of information about China and the world. MNCs and their PR representatives value its coverage of their business and events such as CEO visits, since headquarters can read the clippings without translation, but its local impact is not as high as Chinese language papers. Newspaper 169。 Copyright 2023 WISDOMSUN. All rights reserved. Newspaper Guangzhou Daily (廣州日報 ) est. 1952, circ. million The official publication of the Guangzhou Municipal Government, Guangzhou Daily focuses on local news and information, and is one of the most popular mainstream media in southern China, boasting one of the largest circulations among dailies in the entire country. Despite being an official publication, it is highly readable, focusing on lifestyle and popular news, especially local information from the Pearl River Delta area. 169。 Copyright 2023 WISDOMSUN. All rights reserved. Newspaper Southern Metropolis Daily (南方都市報 ) est. 1997, circ. million Distributed mainly in the Pearl River Delta area, this mercial newspaper is known for its hardhitting investigative journalism and edgy mentary. Its editors and journalists frequently e under fire from the authorities. As one of the nation’s largest and most influential newspapers, its reports are reprinted in many smaller regional media outlets. 169。 Copyright 2023 WISDOMSUN. All rights reserved. Newspaper Beijing Evening News (北京晚報 ) est. 1958, circ. million Inexpensive and readable, the Beijing Evening News is one of the capital’s most popular dailies – especially with older readers. However the Beijing Evening News faces challenges from other emerging general newspapers and online portals, and its circulation has been declining. 169。 Copyright 2023 WISDOMSUN. All rights reserved. Newspaper Oriental Morning Post (東方早報 ) est. 2023, circ. 250,000 Managed by the Wenxin Media Group, this daily is circulated in Shanghai and neighboring Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces. Focusing on national finance and economic news, the target audience of the Oriental Morning Post is the region’s new generation of upper middleclass residents. The newspaper is known for its professionalism and integrity。 it professes to be the New York Times of China. 169。 Copyright 2023 WISDOMSUN. All rights reserved. Newspaper West China City Daily (華西都市報 ) est. 1995, circ million Founded in 1995 by former staff members of Sichuan Daily, West China City Daily is the leading paper in China’s lessdeveloped western region. It is the most popular source of news and information for all market segments in the region, from whitecollar professionals and luxury brand consumers to government decisionmakers. 169。 Copyright 2023 WISDOMSUN. All rights reserved. Newswire Xinhua News Agency (新華社 ) est. 1931 As the state news agency of the People’s Republic of China, Xinhua is the government’s primary collector and distributor of information in China and the most authoritative source of information on Chinese government affairs. Employing more than 10,000 people in 107 bureaus worldwide, 31 of which are in China, Xinhua News Agency is the largest wire service in the world. The agency provides daily 24hour news information to the world in Chinese, English, French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic and Portuguese. As most Chinese newspapers do not have overseas bureaus, Xinhua is their primary source for international reporting. Just as with other media in China, the government has cut its funding of the agency and it now generates revenue through public relations and information services. In 2023, it launched its 24hour Englishlanguage news channel China Xinhua News Network Corporation (CNC World), which is headquartered in Hong Kong. CNC World will reportedly be a strategic focus for Xinhua News Agency in the next five years. 169。 Copyright 2023 WISDOMSUN. All rights reserved. Business Media 21st Century Business Herald (21世紀經(jīng)濟報道 ) est. 2023, circ. 632,000 A member of the Nanfang Daily Group, this paper is published five days a week and is one of the most powerful financial newspapers in China. The paper is known for its aggressive reporting and critical mentary. A pioneer in the Chinese media industry, it