Ethics and Humanitarian Care in the Reporting of the Wenchuan Earthquake: A Case Study of People’s Daily

Abstract

This study explores the characteristics and evolution of disaster news reporting in China through the case analysis of the Wenchuan earthquake, a major natural disaster. Compared to traditional conservative reporting methods, modern media have made significant progress in terms of timeliness and comprehensiveness in disaster coverage. By analyzing content from People’s Daily, this study summarizes the current state of disaster news reporting in China and offers suggestions for future improvements, with particular emphasis on journalistic ethics and humanitarian care. The research suggests that disaster reporting should strike a balance between rationality and emotion, objectivity and perception. Journalists covering disasters should respect the dignity of those affected, adhere to ethical principles, avoid excessive emotionality, strengthen media self-regulation, and ensure the objectivity and social responsibility of their reporting. 114-126 Ethics and Humanitarian Care in the Reporting of the Wenchuan Earthquake A Case Study of People’s Daily 下载 Pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook