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When Comparing CCTV and Arirang TV, I saw two very different approaches to reporting on topics.

-When CCTV reported on issues and topics, they had little to no criticism towards The Chinese government, while Arirang agreed that human rights violations were happening in China.

-CCTV Discredited all information that was not from an official Chinese spokesperson.

Arirang did the opposite and brought insight and information given from both sides.

-CCTV is a weapon of manipulation for the Chinese government instead of a platform for accurate information.

Arirang is a weapon for facts and truth.

Arirang -Pro-Democracy

CCTV -Pro-government

These two outlets are very different from each other One is an extremely bias operated outlet. In contrast, the other practices ethical Journalism, and it is effortless to point out the two.

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In this show, the outlet Arirang showed restraint to show its own opinion; instead, they helped the audience understand the how, what, why, and the possible futures. They showed accountability and seems to be pressured by no outside source.  If anyone knows history, they will understand that the U.S helped south Korea and, over time, has been influenced by U.S culture and ways.

The 30-minute segment was over the rising tensions in the Korean peninsula covers China-U.S relations, China-North Korea relations, and U.S- North Korea relations. My Theory is that they cover issues that will directly affect South Korea and its future.

Pro-Democracy

Told facts and withheld from opinion

Very formal and informational

Seem to report on topics and give a whole spectrum perspective, being American, this news is almost dull, but it is also very insightful and helps the viewer see both sides of an issue/topic.

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Ep.136 Biden's human rights diplomacy, will it create a front for a new Cold War : ARIRANG

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The Biden administration is adding pressure against China over human rights abuses. The U.S. has criticized China for oppressing ethnic minorities, including Uyghurs in Xinjiang province. Washington also accused Pyeongyang of committing human rights violations. N. Korea responded strongly to the accusation.
Following the top U.S. officials' trip to Seoul and Tokyo, N. Korea started strengthening its ties with China by exchanging verbal messages of the two nations' leaders. Since the frosty encounter in Alaska between the U.S. and Chinese officials, a new front for the second Cold War appears to be forming between the S. Korea-U.S.-Japan coalition and that consist of N. Korea, China, and Russia. We bring in experts to discuss how S. Korea can navigate the challenging geopolitical tides moving forward.

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Ep.136 Biden's human rights diplomacy, will it create a front for a new Cold War

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The Biden administration is adding pressure against China over human rights abuses. The U.S. has criticized China for oppressing ethnic minorities, including Uyghurs in Xinjiang province. Washington also accused Pyeongyang of committing human rights violations. N. Korea responded strongly to the accusation. Following the top U.S. officials' trip to Seoul and Tokyo, N.

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Arirang’s ideas and beliefs are pro-democracy and pop culture. When first glancing through the websites Tv, I knew what kind of topics are essential to the Arirang media. With titles of shows like Diplomat Talks, Peace & Prosperity, Peace insight, K-BIZ, it seems to be following an American news type culture.

-They also bring full-spectrum stories and show what both sides want to say for themselves.

For example,

-In the Foreign Correspondents Segment, Arirang showed neutrality and studio guest from both sides of the spectrum. They had a TASS Correspondent(Russia) and an Australian Freelance Journalist on the show talking about U.S-China relations. Doing so helps create a non-bias approach and helps guide the audience to see what both sides see and value.

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Ep.231 A new Cold War: Escalating U.S.-China tensions : ARIRANG

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The U.S. and China have been aggressively rallying their respective allies, ratcheting up the prospects of a new Cold War between the two superpowers. Chinese President Xi Jinping exchanged messages with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and vowed closer cooperation, following a contentious first U.S.-China meeting under the Biden administration.

A day later, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi met in China, where they expressed strong opposition to outside interference in domestic affairs. Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken embarked on a tour of Europe to shore up support from traditional allies. In this week's edition of Foreign Correspondents, we sit down with our panel of journalists to discuss how the latest developments will affect the political landscape in East Asia.

In-studio guests
- Jack Barton / Freelance Journalist
- Kelly Kasulis, Correspondent / NK News
- Stanislav Varivoda, Correspondent / TASS

Skype Interview Guests
- Tong Zhao, Senior Fellow / Carnegie-Tsinghua Center For Global Policy

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Ep.231 A new Cold War: Escalating U.S.-China tensions

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The U.S. and China have been aggressively rallying their respective allies, ratcheting up the prospects of a new Cold War between the two superpowers. Chinese President Xi Jinping exchanged messages with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and vowed closer cooperation, following a contentious first U.S.-China meeting under the Biden administration.

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-Qingming Festival is an important day for the Chinese people, and it is when people visit to honor their ancestors and national heroes.  It is a perfect time for President Xi Jinping to use it as a tool to influence people to believe in his ideas and goals of China.

-CCTV reminds the audience that Xi, the President, is general secretary of China Central Committee, chairman of the Central Military Commission, breaker of chains, mother of dragons, queen of Targaryen, etc. I hope everyone got the reference I was trying to make to GOT. CCTV has made a point to remind the reader just how powerful President Xi Jinping is and should listen to what he has to say.

“The purpose of learning from the heroes is to apply their spirit in everyday work and demonstrate a strong sense of responsibility toward people's lives and safety.”(CCTV)

Things he said had me question if he remembered their heroes or tried to remind the people of China that those heroes served a greater purpose for the state’s benefit, which will benefit you. That there needs to be more heroes, and to be a hero, look at the past heroes.

“Only by respecting heroes will other heroes emerge, and only by hailing them will more appear in their place.” (CCTV)  - They are pushing for more people to stand by the government because if you do, you will be a hero. It would be very manipulating if the only information received was this kind of state-run media.

I haven't found one single article with a criticism of the Chinese government. I also believe this outlet has been infiltrated by a third party other known as the government if it is not owned by the government already.

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BEIJING, April 4 -- The 4th of April this year marks the Qingming Festival, an important day on the lunar calendar when Chinese people traditionally sweep the tombs of their deceased family members and pay tributes to their ancestors.

During this day, Chinese people also pay respect to martyrs.

President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, has on many occasions emphasized the importance of remembering the country's national heroes and carrying forward their spirit.

The following is a selection of his remarks on the subject.

-- The accomplishments of the revolutionary martyrs will go down in history and their names shall never be forgotten.

-- In times of adversity, there have always been heroes standing forward. This reflects the great spirit of the Chinese nation.

-- Only by respecting heroes will other heroes emerge, and only by hailing them will more appear in their place.

-- The People's Republic of China has a revolutionary tradition and this tradition must not fade. Our flag has been reddened by forefathers' blood. It would be unacceptable if we cannot better develop the country for which they have longed, strived and sacrificed.

-- The purpose of learning from the heroes is to apply their spirit in everyday work and demonstrate a strong sense of responsibility toward people's lives and safety.

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President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, has on many occasions emphasized the importance of remembering the country's national heroes and carrying forward their spirit.

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-  further explains the disapproval of the state on U.S report and firm opposition

"The report is a gross violation of international law and basic norms governing international relations and an outright interference in Hong Kong affairs, which are China's internal affairs."(CCTV)

Words like distorted, demonized, gross, vilified to describe what was reported by U.S officials.

Claims the U.S openly endorsed “anti-China forces”  that cause trouble within Hong Kong's Border.

“Noting that the U.S. lags behind Hong Kong in global rankings both for freedoms and the rule of law, the spokesperson pointed out that the United States' own human rights situation is bleak, with recurring racial discrimination and police violence and record-high gun trade and shooting incidents.”(CCTV)

I feel safe shit-talking China, Biden, Trump, or any other influential figure in the global world from my home in Mckinney, TX. I can not say I would go around and bad-mouth china in Hong Kong without looking behind my shoulder the entire day or hearing a knock on my door at 3 AM. The fact that they are trying to compare U.S internal issues to their issues is almost comical.

CCTV again reiterates that Hong Kong is part of China and that its affairs are China's internal affairs. I think this means mind your beeswax. CCTV goes further to say this by saying, “ stop meddling with Hong Kong affairs and China's internal affairs at large in whatever form."(CCTV)

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The spokesperson of the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) expressed strong disapproval of and firm opposition to a U.S. report, saying the finger-pointing report makes a total mockery of human rights.

The U.S. Department of State Tuesday issued the "2020 country reports on human rights practices: China."

The report distorted the truth, demonized the Chinese central government's Hong Kong-related policy measures, including the National Security Law for the HKSAR, vilified the SAR government's law-based governance and the police's law enforcement efforts, and openly endorsed anti-China forces sowing trouble in Hong Kong, the spokesperson stressed in a statement.

"The report is a gross violation of international law and basic norms governing international relations and an outright interference in Hong Kong affairs, which are China's internal affairs."

The spokesperson said that since Hong Kong's return, the Central Government has stayed firmly committed to "One Country, Two Systems" under which Hong Kong people administer Hong Kong with a high degree of autonomy, and acted in strict accordance with the Constitution and the Basic Law.

As a result, Hong Kong people enjoy unprecedented rights and freedoms under the law, the spokesperson said, adding that the National Security Law for the HKSAR has ushered in a historical transition for Hong Kong from chaos to stability and the improvement of the electoral system of the HKSAR has provided institutional guarantees for the enduring success of "One Country, Two Systems", as well as Hong Kong's long-term prosperity and stability by optimizing and developing the democratic system of the HKSAR.

"Hong Kong today sees no more black violence and 'burn with us' activities. Instead, stability has become the prevailing trend, and the community is united in the efforts to combat COVID-19, rekindle the economy and improve livelihoods. Hong Kong and its people as a whole are sailing towards a better future."

Noting that the U.S. lags behind Hong Kong in global rankings both for freedoms and the rule of law, the spokesperson pointed out that the United States' own human rights situation is bleak, with recurring racial discrimination and police violence and record-high gun trade and shooting incidents.

"Nevertheless, the U.S. has turned a blind eye to the problems at home and continued to proclaim itself as a 'champion of human rights.'"

The spokesperson said the U.S. side accuses the Central Government of China of eroding "One Country, Two Systems" and Hong Kong people's rights and freedoms, smears the SAR government's law-based governance and the police's highly restrained law enforcement actions, and glorifies the violent crimes committed by anti-China troublemakers in the city, only to expose its ulterior motive to wish for more trouble in Hong Kong.

"It is in line with the historical trend that the central authorities of China set things right in Hong Kong under the Constitution and the Basic Law, and it is the common aspiration of people that they may lead a peaceful and happy life in a prosperous and stable Hong Kong," the spokesperson stressed.

"Any raucous interference by the U.S. or other external forces is meaningless and miscalculated and will only be hit back by the Chinese people, including our Hong Kong compatriots," the spokesperson added.

The spokesperson reiterated that Hong Kong is part of China and that its affairs are China's internal affairs.

"We urge the U.S. to face the facts and grasp the historical trend, manage its own house well, earnestly abide by international law and basic norms governing international relations, and stop meddling with Hong Kong affairs and China's internal affairs at large in whatever form."

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China urges U.S. to stop destabilizing HKSAR on the pretext of human rights

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The spokesperson of the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) expressed strong disapproval of and firm opposition to a U.S. report, saying the finger-pointing report makes a total mockery of human rights.

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"Stressing that the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights also stipulates that certain rights and freedoms may be subject to restrictions as prescribed by law if necessary in the interests of national security, public safety, public order, or the rights and freedoms of others, the spokesman said."

-It just proves this news outlet is used for Chinese propaganda to protect the state’s image, trying to undermine the U.S report by using words like debunked, smear, myths, and many more to discredit what the U.S state department uncovered in their findings.

-Especially after the week 11 lecture and readings, it is easy to say that  CCTV is a speakerphone for the Chinese government.

-Title shows how this outlet rejects U.S  “so-called” Hong Kong policy report act

Argues that U.S sanctions “ . . . Interference in China’s internal affairs. . .” and tries to explain that it is a violation of human rights and democracy.

“Smearing the national security law in the HKSAR out of political motivation is clear hypocrisy in adopting double standards, the spokesman said.”

- More evidence that the outlet is government-backed.

-Ideas favor mainland China.
-This type of news reported is to discredit national viewpoints, and to protect the image of China and its laws.

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HONG KONG, April 1 -- The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government on Thursday expressed strong opposition to the so-called Hong Kong Policy Act Report issued by the U.S. Department of State.

The so-called Hong Kong Policy Act and sanctions imposed by the U.S. government are clearly interference in China's internal affairs in the pretext of human rights, democracy and autonomy, a spokesman of the HKSAR government said.

The spokesman debunked myths in the report about the national security law in the HKSAR, the qualification of Legislative Council (LegCo) members and Hong Kong's judiciary independence.

It is the legitimate right and duty of every country to safeguard its national security, and legislation on national security is invariably carried out by the central authorities rather than a local government, the spokesman said.

Smearing the national security law in the HKSAR out of political motivation is clear hypocrisy in adopting double standards, the spokesman said.

The national security law upholds the rights and freedoms of Hong Kong people, the spokesman said, stressing that the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights also stipulates that certain rights and freedoms may be subject to restrictions as prescribed by law if it is necessary in the interests of national security, public safety, public order or the rights and freedoms of others, the spokesman said.

The national security law clearly stipulates four categories of offenses that endanger national security and there is no question of law-abiding people inadvertently violating the law, the spokesman said.

The spokesman emphasized that no one is above the law or has any privilege to break the law without facing legal consequences.

The spokesman also said the decision of the National People's Congress Standing Committee on the qualification of LegCo members last November is a constitutional, lawful and reasonable arrangement and it is necessary and complies with the relevant stipulations of the HKSAR Basic Law.

While the U.S. report expressed concerns on judicial independence in the HKSAR, the spokesman said that the courts of the HKSAR exercise independent judicial power under the HKSAR Basic Law.

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HKSAR gov't strongly objects to so-called Hong Kong Policy Act Report by U.S. State Department

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HONG KONG, April 1 -- The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government on Thursday expressed strong opposition to the so-called Hong Kong Policy Act Report issued by the U.S. Department of State. The so-called Hong Kong Policy Act and sanctions imposed by the U.S.