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The 7-year itch of Sixth Tone II: my internal email to Sixth Tone's editor 😬 | Following the yuan

Written by a 'too young, too simple' me who oversimplifies the state media system and perhaps overstates his power? You can be the judge.

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Yaling Jiang
May 14, 2023
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Writer’s note 📝:

Below is a translation of my original letter to the editor-in-chief in August, 2021.

Here’s my main advice: While censorship is factored into consideration when reporters apply for the jobs, unjust actions by the management & HR are not expected. Even if nothing can be down in censorship, the company can still set up a better structure …

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