[WEBCAST] Reporting on China
VIEW EVENT DETAILSHow do we understand China with no Australian journalists on the ground?
The recent departure of Australia’s Bill Birtles (ABC) and Mike Smith (AFR) from China, and the continued detainment of Australian journalist Cheng Lei, has raised important questions about the country’s approach to press freedom, its deteriorating relationship with Australia – and many other nations – and its ambitions as an assertive global power.
Australians are not alone in this trend, since early 2020, almost two dozen foreign journalists have been forced to leave China. This is a loss for all of us seeking to understand what is happening within the borders of Australia’s most important economic partner. From understanding the personal stories of 1.4 billion people, and exploring the economic and strategic policies that drive the government, to shining a light on human rights, reporting on (and in) China is essential.
Asia Society Australia and the Alliance for Journalists’ Freedom invite you to a public panel discussion with former China foreign correspondents and analysts. This forward-looking conversation focuses on the consequences of this apparent censorship and the loss of a more free and open coverage of a critically important country.
Date: Tuesday 13 October 2020
Time: 5 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. AEDT
This event is open to the public and will run as webcast only. Registration is essential. For further enquiries contact: [email protected]