African Journalism Studies, Volume 34, Issue 3 (2013)

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Reporting China in Africa

Editorial note

Editorial
China in Africa: The implications for journalism
Herman Wasserman
Pages: 1-5
Published online: 13 Nov 2013
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Research articles

Article
Cultural flows in the Chinese empire: The case of Africa
Gabriël J. Botma
Pages: 6-24
Published online: 13 Nov 2013
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China as a persuader: CCTV Africa's first steps in the African mediasphere
Iginio Gagliardone
Pages: 25-40
Published online: 13 Nov 2013
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Contemporary Sino-African relations: Interpenetration of history of relations with the West, ideology and comparative media frames
Anthony Olorunnisola & Lian Ma
Pages: 41-61
Published online: 13 Nov 2013
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Emerging trends and patterns in China–Africa media dynamics: A discussion from an East African perspective
Bob Wekesa
Pages: 62-78
Published online: 13 Nov 2013
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How ready is China for a China-style world order? China's state media discourse under construction
Xiaoling Zhang
Pages: 79-101
Published online: 13 Nov 2013
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Half-orchestrated, half freestyle: Soft power and reporting Africa in China
Shubo Li & Helge Rønning
Pages: 102-124
Published online: 13 Nov 2013
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Comment and analysis

Article Commentary
Africa, the village belle: From crisis to opportunity
Francis B. Nyamnjoh
Pages: 125-140
Published online: 13 Nov 2013
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Soft power, being attractive to others, and nation branding in an epoch where the Pax Americana sets the pace
P. Eric Louw
Pages: 141-148
Published online: 13 Nov 2013
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China's soft diplomacy in Africa
Anton Harber
Pages: 149-151
Published online: 13 Nov 2013
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The Chinese in Africa/Africans in China Research Network: Reflections on the role of such networks in China–Africa reporting
Yoon Jung Park
Pages: 152-154
Published online: 13 Nov 2013
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Tracking the effects of a ‘soft power’ strategy on journalism in China
Alan Finlay
Pages: 155-160
Published online: 13 Nov 2013
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Book reviews

Book Review
New media, old news: Journalism and democracy in the digital age
Shepherd Mpofu
Pages: 161-163
Published online: 13 Nov 2013
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African media and democratization: Public opinion, ownership and rule of law
Levi Obonyo
Pages: 164-167
Published online: 13 Nov 2013
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Radio in Africa: Publics, cultures, communities
Salvatore Scifo
Pages: 168-171
Published online: 13 Nov 2013
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Media convergence: Networked digital media in everyday life
Tracey Benson
Pages: 172-174
Published online: 13 Nov 2013
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