Research On The Image Of China Constructed By American Mainstream Media Websites

With the enhancement of China's comprehensive strength and rising international status,China has attracted the attention from all over the world.The western media,especially American media,have given China a great deal of attention.Therefore,mass media's coverage of China becomes an important means for overseas audiences to understand Chinese society.Its choice of events and the way of reporting determine the attitudes and ideas of people,and directly influence the behavior and decision-making based on the information.For a long time,it will subtly influence the audience's cognition and construction of China's image.Therefore,the American mainstream media's coverage of China can help us understand the real way of the American mainstream media understands China and builds Ch ina.Taking Washington Post website,Los Angeles Times website and USA today website as research objects.Usingthe content analysis method and literature research method to study reports about China,from September 1,2016 to December 31,2016,in Washington Post website,Los Angeles Timeswebsite and USA today website.Through statistics and analysis,three mainstream media websites have varied and authoritative news sources,but mostly from the elite class.The genre is mainly based on news,communication and commentary.It shows the attitude of its website in seemingly seemingly silent reports.Most of the information sources are multiple sources,so as to ensure the authenticity and objectivity of news reports.The three websites focus on China's diplomacy,social life and science,education,culture and health topics,which are more or less concerned about other aspects.The three media websites have different opinions on all aspects of China.In addition to the subject of science and education and the economic theme,the positive affirmation is higher than negative negation.All the other topics are negative description higher than positive negation.Further combining with the report,three mainstream media websites selectively report Chinese related content,a Chi nese image of political despotism,strong economy,threat of military existence,continuous diplomatic conflict,comprehensive development of science and education,problems of social life and poor environmental quality has been built.In this regard,the au thor tries to put forward some ideas,toenhance the strength of our media,to make a voice in the international public opinion environment,tolet foreign audiences know a real China,to build a positive national image of China.