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Newspapers in China have evolved from government gazettes that fostered communication between the central imperial court and local officials to the cosmopolitan newspapers of today. Modern, appealing, reader friendly—and available early in the day—they feature not only the news but coverage of sports, entertainment, and fashion trends. PHOTO BY JOAN LEBOLD COHEN.
Newspapers have existed in China for more than a thousand years. Always changing and evolving with Chinese history, they