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Ta Kung Pao (1902–1949)
''Ta Kung Pao'' (; ) was one of the most influential newspapers of the Republic of China (1912–1949), Republic of China until 1949. Established in 1902 by Ying Lianzhi, a Manchu people, Manchu aristocrat, within the French Concession of Tianjin, ''Ta Kung Pao'' initially championed the cause of a constitutional monarchy in China. However, following the 1911 1911 Revolution, Xinhai Revolution, Ying withdrew from active involvement in the newspaper's operations. In 1916, with backing from the Anfu Club, shareholder Wang Zhilong took over full ownership, transforming ''Ta Kung Pao'' into the club's mouthpiece. Wang appointed Hu Zhengzhi as both chief editor and manager, leading to significant reforms in both the newspaper's design and its editorial approach. The decline of the Anfu Club by 1920 prompted Wang to divest his stake, and Hu's subsequent resignation saw a drastic reduction in circulation, culminating in the newspaper's shutdown on November 27, 1925. In 1926, Wu Dingchang ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Broadsheet
A broadsheet is the largest newspaper format and is characterized by long Vertical and horizontal, vertical pages, typically of in height. Other common newspaper formats include the smaller Berliner (format), Berliner and Tabloid (newspaper format), tabloid–Compact (newspaper), compact formats. Historically, the broadsheet format emerged in the 17th century as a means for printing Broadside ballad, musical and popular prints, and later became a medium for political activism through the reprinting of speeches. In Britain, the broadsheet newspaper developed in response to a 1712 tax on newspapers based on their page counts. Outside Britain, the broadsheet evolved for various reasons, including style and authority. Broadsheets are often associated with more intellectual and in-depth content compared to their tabloid counterparts, featuring detailed stories and less Sensationalism, sensational material. They are commonly used by newspapers aiming to provide comprehensive cover ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |