Saturday, April 26

Crowd-funding is improving journalism in China

Even though state-run media (in China) are not as bland as they once were, principled journalists still struggle to find a home for their work. Since the arrival of the internet the government has engaged in a cat-and-mouse game with emerging media, allowing some new platforms to flourish yet standing ready to pounce on those that become too popular... For journalists aiming for integrity, the intersection of technology and the market presents new ways to survive.

Read more at the Economist