LettersWhy the sparse Asian Games coverage in the Western media?
Readers discuss media treatment of the Asian Games, and the source of tension between India and CanadaAsian Games 2023LettersPublished: 2:30pm, 30 Sep, 2023Why you can trust SCMP
However, a search of some major media organisations in the UK, US and Australia yields zero coverage of the opening ceremony, and very limited coverage of the sporting events. This is very strange, considering the torrent of negative news about anything to do with China that is routinely pumped out by these organisations.
Perhaps one reason they have steered away from coverage of this major event is that it would be difficult to ignore the fact that there is a very significant delegation from Taiwan, who received a massive welcome cheer when they entered the stadium during the opening ceremony. This would not fit the Western media’s narrative on the Beijing-Taiwan state of affairs.
Bob Rogers, Sai Kung
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