The Research On Chinese Serial

Chinese Serial plays a important role in the history of Chinese modern journalism. It was born in Aug.1953, occupied the first newspaper status which printed in Hong Kong area, and take priority as the first Chinese newspaper after Opium War in mainland. Before its appearance, there were 5 other periodicals edited by foreign missionary, which brought enrich experiences. At the same time, western modern publication business was thriving that provided advanced management in operation. Furthermore, Chinese Serial was lead by famous Sinologist-Medhurst & Jamesugge, enhanced its development and great promotion in local area.With the beginning of the threshold of Chinese newspapering, this thesis analysis in particular political, economic, social and cultural background in Hong Kong area, expanded remarks in its editors, tenet and business scope, inducted distinguished and prominent characteristic in press business and operation method, for example, western learning infiltration, and advertising drew in operation, movable type use for the first time. It holds the balance during the modern journalism history, made profound contribution to late Chinese newspapering and possessed referential significance for local operators.