EastSouthWestNorth
EastSouthWestNorth is an English-language China-focused blog written by Roland Soong (宋以朗, Cantonese: Script error: No such module "IPA".)), a Hong Kong-based blogger. The blog combines English translations of Chinese articles, comments and recommended reading.[1] It was started in 2003 when Roland Soong moved back to Hong Kong. Notable subjects include Eileen Chang, J-Pop, and Shanghai World Expo.
Influence
According to a survey conducted by Rebecca MacKinnon in late 2006, EastSouthWestNorth appears to be substantially more important to foreign correspondents than other English-language China-focused blogs.
Media Presence
Roland Soong has been interviewed by BBC News, Next Magazine, OhmyNews, Reuters and The Standard, a free Hong Kong newspaper.
References
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External links
- ESWN.info
- EastSouthWestNorth
- Links to press coverage on EastSouthWestNorth
- Profile 13: Roland Soong Template:Webarchive
- BBC News: Chinese bloggers debate Google
- OhmyNews: Hong Kong Blogger Denies Government Snooping Template:Webarchive
- Rebecca MacKinnon: Blogs and China correspondence – survey results
- Comme les Chinois: Q&A interview with Roland Soong, May 2008