Wang Tao: Father of Chinese Journalism and Advocate for Reform

10/12/2024 15 min
Wang Tao: Father of Chinese Journalism and Advocate for Reform

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Episode Synopsis

Today, we’ll talk about Wang Tao, a pioneering Chinese journalist and reformist, who founded the Universal Circulating Herald in 1874, marking the first major Chinese-led newspaper advocating modernization and political reform. His exposure to Western ideas profoundly shaped his journalism, leaving a lasting impact on China’s media landscape and reform movements.