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==Dialogue== |
==Dialogue== |
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The show called ''Dialogue'' is a program that is formatted similar to ''[[Larry King Live]]'' and ''[[Imus in the Morning]]'', in which the talks are generally political in nature. For example, the topics discussed are: |
The show called ''Dialogue'' is a program that is formatted similar to ''[[Larry King Live]]'' and ''[[Imus in the Morning]]'', in which the talks are generally political in nature. For example, the topics discussed are: |
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* [[Cross-Strait relations]] |
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* North Korea nuclear tests |
* [[North Korea and weapons of mass destruction|North Korea nuclear tests]] |
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* China's relations with foreign nations |
* [[Foreign relations of China|China's relations with foreign nations]] |
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* Trade issues |
* Trade issues |
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The show frequently features foreign guests. Sometimes these are heads of State. For example, on October 4, 2012 Mr. Yang interviewed [[Laura Chinchilla]], President of Costa Rica. |
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In a 2008 interview with the magazine ''China Radio, Film & and TV'', he said (speaking of how he deals with unpleasantness during production), "I often remind myself that I am no longer just speaking for myself, I'm the spokesperson for a country."<ref>http://news.xinhuanet.com/newmedia/2008-01/11/content_7406497_1.htm</ref> |
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The most typical presentation will involve an interview and/or debate format with two economic experts with academic or business credentials. Although most guests are Chinese, probably at least a quarter of the guests are foreigners. |
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==Comments on foreign citizens in China== |
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| ⚫ | On 16 May 2012, Yang |
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According to [[David Shambaugh]], Yang Rui's on-camera personality, which he describes as "aggressive (often impolite)", was designed to be as "hard" as the politics discussed, and was inspired by the style of the American broadcaster [[Mike Wallace (journalist)|Mike Wallace]]. ''Dialogue'''s alternate host, Tian Wei, acts as a [[Foil (literature)|foil]] to Yang, being "female, atttractive, suave, polite, inquisitive, and intellectual", according to Shambaugh.<ref>{{cite book|title=China Goes Global: The Partial Power|first=David|last=Shambaugh|publisher=Oxford University Press|year=2013|p=231|chapter=China's Global Cultural Presence|authorlink=David Shambaugh}}</ref> |
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<blockquote>The [[Public Security Bureau]] wants to clean out the foreign trash: To arrest foreign thugs and protect innocent girls, they need to concentrate on the disaster zones in [student district] [[Wudaokou]] and [drinking district] [[Sanlitun]]. Cut off the foreign snake heads. People who can’t find jobs in the U.S. and Europe come to China to grab our money, engage in human trafficking and spread deceitful lies to encourage emigration. Foreign spies seek out Chinese girls to mask their espionage and pretend to be tourists while compiling maps and GPS data for Japan, Korea and the West. We kicked out that foreign bitch and closed Al-Jazeera’s Beijing bureau. We should shut up those who demonize China and send them packing.<ref name=WSJ /></blockquote> |
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==Weibo controversy== |
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Yang released a statement on 21 May 2012 defending his comments and seeking to correct mischaracterisations of his message and the English translation of "foreign bitch" instead of "foreign shrew".<ref>The Wall Street Journal (2012). [http://blogs.wsj.com/chinarealtime/2012/05/22/state-tv-host-responds-to-controversy-over-foreign-trash-comments/ State TV Host Responds to Controversy Over ‘Foreign Trash’ Comments]. Retrieved 22 May 2012.</ref> |
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| ⚫ | On 16 May 2012, Yang posted a [[microblogging in China|microblog]] on [[Sina Weibo]] criticising the involvement of foreigners in [[Human trafficking in the People's Republic of China|human trafficking]] and [[espionage]] operations in China.<ref>Global Times (2012). [http://www.globaltimes.cn/NEWS/tabid/99/ID/709771/China-on-the-hunt-for-illegal-foreigners.aspx China on the hunt for illegal foreigners]. Retrieved 18 May 2012.</ref><ref name=WSJ>The Wall Street Journal (2012). [http://blogs.wsj.com/chinarealtime/2012/05/18/state-tv-host-offers-advice-on-how-to-throw-out-foreign-trash/?mod=WSJBlog State TV Host Offers Advice on How to Throw Out ‘Foreign Trash’]. Retrieved 19 May 2012.</ref> Yang's statement occurred during an official Chinese government campaign to identify illegal foreign residents in China.<ref>China Digital Times (2012). [http://chinadigitaltimes.net/2012/05/cctv-host-applauds-cleaning-out-foreign-trash/ TV Host Applauds “Cleaning Out Foreign Trash”]. Retrieved 20 May 2012.</ref> Five days later, he publicly defended his comments and sought to correct mischaracterisations of them, including the translation into English of ''Pōfù'' ({{lang|zh|泼妇}}) - used in reference to [[Melissa Chan]], a recently departed American journalist - to "bitch" instead of "shrew".<ref>The Wall Street Journal (2012). [http://blogs.wsj.com/chinarealtime/2012/05/22/state-tv-host-responds-to-controversy-over-foreign-trash-comments/ State TV Host Responds to Controversy Over ‘Foreign Trash’ Comments]. Retrieved 22 May 2012.</ref> |
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[[Charlie Custer]], a former guest on ''Dialogue'', called for a boycott of the show;<ref>Chinageeks (2012). [http://chinageeks.org/2012/05/yang-rui-and-reflections-on-participation/ Yang Rui, etc.]</ref> this call was joined by [[James Fallows]] of [[The Atlantic Monthly]].<ref>The Atlantic (2012) [http://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2012/05/china-soft-power-watch-the-yang-rui-foreign-bitch-factor/257403/ China Soft-Power Watch: The Yang Rui 'Foreign Bitch' Factor]</ref> Fallows also quoted previous Weibo comments by Yang in which the host criticized [[press freedom in the United States]] and specifically the American media's reluctance to [[International recognition of the State of Palestine|support a Palestinian state]], attributing this stance to U.S. media's "Jewish bosses".<ref>The Atlantic (2012) [http://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2012/05/the-yang-rui-saga-morphs-into-the-surreal/257622/ The Yang Rui Saga Morphs Into the Surreal]</ref> |
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[[Next Media Animation]] responded to China CCTV's Yang Rui alleged xenophobic comments posted on his [[Sina Weibo]] account. The mock animated news story was posted to their site on May 23, 2012, depicting Yang as a dog, with his owners, the CCP, giving him a bone for a job well done, stating "as a Communist Party mouthpiece, Yang is doing a great job!". Viewers were left with the question "Is Yang Rui an idiot or just a jerk?" |
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Another repercussion of Yang's comments has been an outcry to boycott his ''Dialogue'' show. ''Charlie Custer'' from the website ''chinageeks.org'', who had previously been a guest on Mr. Rui's show, stated, "I would strongly suggest that foreigners boycott CCTV Dialogue and decline any future invitations."<ref>Chinageeks (2012). [http://chinageeks.org/2012/05/yang-rui-and-reflections-on-participation/ Yang Rui, etc.]</ref> Another former guest, [[James Fallows]] of [[The Atlantic Monthly]], also called on invitees of the show to decline their invitations.<ref>The Atlantic (2012) [http://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2012/05/china-soft-power-watch-the-yang-rui-foreign-bitch-factor/257403/ China Soft-Power Watch: The Yang Rui 'Foreign Bitch' Factor]</ref> |
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==Alleged Anti-Semitism== |
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On May 24, 2012, [[The Atlantic Monthly]] quoted a clip of more controversial comments, discovered by ''Shanghaiist'', an online Chinese news discussion board, that had been made by Yang Rui on his [[Sina Weibo]] account.<ref>The Atlantic (2012) [http://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2012/05/the-yang-rui-saga-morphs-into-the-surreal/257622/ The Yang Rui Saga Morphs Into the Surreal]</ref> |
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''"Why do the U.S. media not dare support the call for the establishment of a Palestinian state? It's because they are afraid of getting fired by their Jewish bosses."'' |
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The complete comments could be found on ''Shanghaiist''<ref>Shanghaiist (2012) [http://shanghaiist.com/2012/05/24/cctv-yang-rui-anti-semite.php/ Is CCTV host Yang Rui an anti-Semite?]</ref> including, ''"The media and the republic go up and down together. The US has done this to the extreme, but Wall Street's greed was not exposed because Jews control both the financial and media worlds. Why do the US media not dare to support the call for the establishment of a Palestinian state? It's because they're afraid of getting fired by their Jewish bosses. When I interviewed the chairman of the US Jewish Association, I questioned him on this. He snarled at me ferociously and said that in America, no one would dare to speak to him this way. He was like a mafia chief. So please stop saying how beautiful American press freedom is."'' |
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==References== |
==References== |
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* [http://english.cntv.cn/program/newmoney/01/index.shtml New Money hosted by Yang Rui] |
* [http://english.cntv.cn/program/newmoney/01/index.shtml New Money hosted by Yang Rui] |
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* [http://www.cctv.com/program/e_dialogue/01/about/01/index.shtml profile of Yang Rui] |
* [http://www.cctv.com/program/e_dialogue/01/about/01/index.shtml profile of Yang Rui] |
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* [http://www.sinosplice.com/life/archives/2003/05/07/yang-rui-and-dialogue One blogger's critical comments on Yang Rui], 2003 |
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[[Category:Chinese television presenters]] |
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[[Category:People from Heilongjiang]] |
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Revision as of 00:53, 17 March 2013
Yang Rui (Chinese: 杨锐; pinyin: Yáng Ruì, born 1963) is the host of Dialogue on CCTV News.[1]
Background
Yang Rui was born in Heilongjiang Province in China. He started his career as a journalist with China National Radio. Currently he is the presenter of Dialogue, an English language talk show where foreign guests have frequent appearances.
Dialogue
The show called Dialogue is a program that is formatted similar to Larry King Live and Imus in the Morning, in which the talks are generally political in nature. For example, the topics discussed are:
- Cross-Strait relations
- North Korea nuclear tests
- China's relations with foreign nations
- Trade issues
The show frequently features foreign guests. Sometimes these are heads of State. For example, on October 4, 2012 Mr. Yang interviewed Laura Chinchilla, President of Costa Rica.
The most typical presentation will involve an interview and/or debate format with two economic experts with academic or business credentials. Although most guests are Chinese, probably at least a quarter of the guests are foreigners.
According to David Shambaugh, Yang Rui's on-camera personality, which he describes as "aggressive (often impolite)", was designed to be as "hard" as the politics discussed, and was inspired by the style of the American broadcaster Mike Wallace. Dialogue's alternate host, Tian Wei, acts as a foil to Yang, being "female, atttractive, suave, polite, inquisitive, and intellectual", according to Shambaugh.[2]
Weibo controversy
On 16 May 2012, Yang posted a microblog on Sina Weibo criticising the involvement of foreigners in human trafficking and espionage operations in China.[3][4] Yang's statement occurred during an official Chinese government campaign to identify illegal foreign residents in China.[5] Five days later, he publicly defended his comments and sought to correct mischaracterisations of them, including the translation into English of Pōfù (泼妇) - used in reference to Melissa Chan, a recently departed American journalist - to "bitch" instead of "shrew".[6]
Charlie Custer, a former guest on Dialogue, called for a boycott of the show;[7] this call was joined by James Fallows of The Atlantic Monthly.[8] Fallows also quoted previous Weibo comments by Yang in which the host criticized press freedom in the United States and specifically the American media's reluctance to support a Palestinian state, attributing this stance to U.S. media's "Jewish bosses".[9]
References
- ^ CCTV Anchor Bio
- ^ Shambaugh, David (2013). "China's Global Cultural Presence". China Goes Global: The Partial Power. Oxford University Press. p. 231.
- ^ Global Times (2012). China on the hunt for illegal foreigners. Retrieved 18 May 2012.
- ^ The Wall Street Journal (2012). State TV Host Offers Advice on How to Throw Out ‘Foreign Trash’. Retrieved 19 May 2012.
- ^ China Digital Times (2012). TV Host Applauds “Cleaning Out Foreign Trash”. Retrieved 20 May 2012.
- ^ The Wall Street Journal (2012). State TV Host Responds to Controversy Over ‘Foreign Trash’ Comments. Retrieved 22 May 2012.
- ^ Chinageeks (2012). Yang Rui, etc.
- ^ The Atlantic (2012) China Soft-Power Watch: The Yang Rui 'Foreign Bitch' Factor
- ^ The Atlantic (2012) The Yang Rui Saga Morphs Into the Surreal