The fight against corruption requires a free media.docVIP

The fight against corruption requires a free media In the West， the media is often referred to as“the fourth estate，” serving as a watchdog for the three branches of government. In recent years， the media （including social media） in China also appear to be gradually taking up the same mantle. Recent scandals that have led to much public backlash， including housing registration fraud cases involving government officials and State-owned enterprise executives， as well as the various sex scandals involving senior city officials in Chongqing， were all exposed by the media. Many claim that China is