Sinophobia in Hong Kong News Media
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| Title: | Sinophobia in Hong Kong News Media |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Lin, Cong (ORCID |
| Source: | Educational Philosophy and Theory. 2022 54(5):568-580. |
| Availability: | Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 13 |
| Publication Date: | 2022 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, Social Bias, Mass Media Effects, Ethnic Stereotypes, Racism, Newspapers, Cultural Differences, Ethnicity, Sino Tibetan Languages, Mandarin Chinese, Diversity |
| Geographic Terms: | Hong Kong, China |
| DOI: | 10.1080/00131857.2020.1848537 |
| ISSN: | 0013-1857 1469-5812 |
| Abstract: | Sinophobia (anti-Chinese sentiment) has become normalised and increasingly acceptable in Hong Kong in recent decades. Such Sinophobia intersects with aims of protecting what is local in the society, as seen in Hong Kong news media. This paper first explores the concept of "Sinophobia." It then provides a background on Sinophobia in Hong Kong, explaining the tensions between the identities of Hong Kong/HongKongers and Mainland China/Mainland Chinese. After elaborating on the role of media and the nature of local media in Hong Kong, this paper examines Sinophobic, stereotypical and quasi-racist discourse in three major Hong Kong news sources. While respecting Hong Kong heritage is a valuable goal, the Sinophobia accompanying some such aims can be seen to fuel hatred among people. In this context, encouraging a more inclusive and reflective discourse is warranted to work against the pitfalls of Sinophobia as a particular form of xenophobia in Hong Kong. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2022 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1345489 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | Sinophobia (anti-Chinese sentiment) has become normalised and increasingly acceptable in Hong Kong in recent decades. Such Sinophobia intersects with aims of protecting what is local in the society, as seen in Hong Kong news media. This paper first explores the concept of "Sinophobia." It then provides a background on Sinophobia in Hong Kong, explaining the tensions between the identities of Hong Kong/HongKongers and Mainland China/Mainland Chinese. After elaborating on the role of media and the nature of local media in Hong Kong, this paper examines Sinophobic, stereotypical and quasi-racist discourse in three major Hong Kong news sources. While respecting Hong Kong heritage is a valuable goal, the Sinophobia accompanying some such aims can be seen to fuel hatred among people. In this context, encouraging a more inclusive and reflective discourse is warranted to work against the pitfalls of Sinophobia as a particular form of xenophobia in Hong Kong. |
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| ISSN: | 0013-1857 1469-5812 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/00131857.2020.1848537 |
