Chinese media as a tool for uniting the nation
The article is devoted to the role of the Chinese media in maintaining and strengthening national cohesion. The article begins with an indication of the transformations that have taken place in the country over the past two to three decades, which led to an increase in social differentiation, which actualized the problem of maintaining solidarity in society on a national basis. Further, the authors analyze the concepts of national unity, national culture, national idea as significant for the subject of the article. After that, it proceeds to consider the role of the media in public and political life, showing the differences in scientific approaches to their characterization. Choosing the most appropriate approach, the authors analyze the Chinese media in general and as a means of maintaining the national cohesion of the Chinese. It is indicated that newspapers prevail among print media compared with magazines. It is noted that among the newspapers the most significant are in the matter of solidarizing Chinese society, those who adhere to the official policy of the Chinese Communist Party. In addition, the article reveals the functions of the media as a tool for rallying the nation. In conclusion, it is concluded that the Chinese media broadcast the ideology of the "Chinese dream" as the great revival of the nation.