The government has taken a further step to bring local media
under the supervision of the public, by publishing the names and
addresses of the staff of local branches of all newspapers.
Some media employees have become involved in illegal activities
using the name of their newspaper, which has marred the reputation
of Chinese media.
Last year, authorities published a series of regulations
concerning media employees, and some local reporters were punished
in accordance with the law.
According to Li Dongdong, deputy director of the State Press and
Publishing Administration, press and publishing administrations at
different levels are currently renewing newspaper employee
registrations.
Local branches of newspapers that have been involved in illegal
activities will be shut down and individuals who are not eligible
to work in a newspaper will be dismissed, the official said.
Netizens can surf "press.gapp.gov.cn" to check the names of
staff in any media organization.
(Xinhua News Agency July 9, 2007)