A REPORT OF THE 2019 HONG KONG PROTESTS

This article is written by a former Royal Hong Kong Police of?cer whose service included Special Branch engaged in counter-terrorism intelligence, and who is currently resident in Hong Kong. It offers a detailed chronological overview of the development of the 2019 protests in Hong Kong; analyses the problems with the political response on the part of the Hong Kong and Beijing governments; it also looks at the tactics employed by the protesters, and critically examines the tactical and strategic response to the protests by the Hong Kong police. It also discusses the broader social and economic causes of the protests, and how the Hong Kong government might best respond to these challenges.     

关于“网络问政”规范化发展问题的思考

由于沟通的零距离、零时差、快捷、互动、自由开放等特性,"网络问政"已成为党和政府体察民情、了解民意、倾听民声、汇聚民智的重要渠道,成为普通民众实现知情权、参与权、表达权、监督权的重要窗口。但"网络问政"在我国的发展还处于起步阶段,在发展过程中凸显出了一系列问题,对此,需要政府和网民多方努力,充分调动一切积极力量,使文明、理性成为网络民意的主流,从而探索公民"网络问政"的和谐有序发展之路,实现从治理到善治的升华。     

全人类共同价值国际传播：意义阐释、困境透视与优化路径

全人类共同价值站在世界发展与人类进步的道义制高点上,旨在打破不同国家和地域间的文化隔阂,赋能世界人民的美好生活追求,体现了新时代中国共产党人的全球视野和大国担当。全人类共同价值的国际传播对解构西方的“普世价值”话语霸权、夯实人类命运共同体构建的价值根基、提升中国的对外话语权和软实力等方面具有深层价值意蕴。当下全人类共同价值的国际传播仍面临传播环境阻滞、传播主体协同性不够、传播受众针对性不足、传播媒介影响力不强等多元困境。为此,应通过优化国际传播环境、整合国际传播主体、对国际传播受众进行细分和策略选择、打造国际传播媒介矩阵等多维路径协同推进,全面提升全人类共同价值国际传播效能。     

论新媒体时代思想道德建设

互联网技术的迅猛发展,在一定程度上冲击着着人们的思想意识、价值观念,改变着人们的行为模式、生活习惯,新媒体时代的思想道德建设面临着严峻的挑战。从新媒体的思想道德功能与作用机理入手,分析思想道德建设面临的机遇与挑战,并依托相关理论提出思想道德建设的创新方略。     

微博对“90后”大学生思想政治教育的影响及教育途径

“90后”大学生是在现代传播技术迅猛发展的时代背景下成长起来的新一代大学生。微博的开放性、交互性、内容微型化、操作便捷化等特点,对“90后”大学生价值观的形成、思维方式的改变、学习习惯的养成等方面有着重要的影响。因此,高校教育工作者应该积极探索微博在“90后”大学生思想教育工作中的新途径。     

新媒体发展对大学生思想表达的影响

新媒体已成为中国社会文化生活的中心和推进中国社会成长的新力量。而新媒体传播机制的渗透性、舆论生产方式的煽动性、组织动员的误导性以及对接方式的虚拟性对大学生的思想表达产生了一定的负面影响。因此,在新媒体环境下如何占领新媒体舆论高地、健全高校新媒体的信息监管机制、培育新媒体中的高校意见领袖团队,多角度利用新媒体对大学生进行思想引导和道德培养,本文提出了一定的对策。     

微传播的社会效应及其治理

随着移动互联网技术的快速发展,以微博、微信为媒介代表的新媒体的应用和普及,标志着人类进入了一个微传播时代。微传播时代的出现是当今社会生活节奏加快、互联网技术快速发展和人们心理需求的必然产物。微传播是一把双刃剑,它在给人们带来诸多福利的同时也潜藏着一些危机,要理性看待微传播,机遇与风险同在。当前,治理微传播中的乱象,需要政府部门、互联网企业和网民等多方发力,推动微传播朝更好方向发展。     

Language dubbing and cultural comprehension: the comparative effects of Kiswahili language dubbing in Kenya

SUMMARY

This article investigates the relationship between the issues surrounding the Tempe incident, as reported in the press, and the communication barriers which were identified during the research study conducted by the author of this article.

The study is based on convergence theory which states that when members of different cultures communicate with each other they will, over time, converge to a state of greater uniformity provided that communication between the members is unrestricted.

To determine whether conditions exist that could facilitate or impede convergence a survey was conducted. The questionnaire for the survey was developed from impressions gained during focus group interviews. A factor analysis was performed to determine the location and extend of the communication barriers.

The findings of the study, the impressions gained and the statements released by the press were correlated to emphasise the restriction of communication and the unlikeliness of convergence. The author tries to emphasise the serious implications of the barriers indicating that the barriers and the impressions gained are indicators related to the Tempe incident and should be given the necessary attention. An important finding is the correlation between the statements (grievances) made during the focus group discussions, the communication barriers and the media reports, especially those in the press.

From the findings it can be deduced that the diversity in culture leading to different perceptions, ignorance of the other culture and language need to be addressed. The problem of feedback ie regulated information is one of great concern.     

Can twitter change the Iranian legal landscape for women?

ABSTRACT

This article explores the effectiveness of international social media (Twitter) campaigns, as a modern form of transnational advocacy networks, seeking domestic legal change in Iran for women’s rights. Using the spiral model of human rights change and second wave normative theories, the article critiques current thought on social media as an advocacy tool using evidence from two Iranian campaigns. Gathering empirical data from the #stopstoning and #letwomengotostadium campaigns, the research finds that Twitter campaigns may be linked to regression in some areas of women’s rights. Early evidence indicates that social media may lead to amplified government backlash, lack of campaign persistence and foreign overshadowing of domestic voices, which all contribute to the ongoing problematisation of the role of transnational advocacy networks in domestic human rights change.     

论公共政策议程建立过程中媒体的影响

由于媒体具有覆盖面广、信息容量大和传播迅速的特点,一个社会问题一旦经过媒体的放大很快就能形成强大的社会舆论,因而就能对政府政策议程的建立产生很大的影响。但是,媒体对于公共政策议程建立的影响力也受到自身存在的某些问题的制约。在公共政策议程建立过程中要协调和处理好媒体与政府、公众三者之间关系。