Mediagazer: Taiwan journalists strive for more independence (Deutsche Welle)

10:30 AM ET, January 8, 2014

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Deutsche Welle:

Taiwan journalists strive for more independence — A new group in Taiwan wants to address the threats independent reporting in the country faces on multiple fronts. New advertising models and a series of buyouts by Chinese companies are changing Taiwan's media landscape.

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