Call for Papers

CJRN Workshop on Chinese Journalism Research
November 29, 2025 – Hong Kong Baptist University

The Chinese Journalism Research Network (CJRN) invites submissions for its upcoming full-day workshop on Chinese journalism research, scheduled for November 29, 2025, at the School of Communication, Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU).

This workshop will bring together scholars, graduate students, and experts to exchange ideas, present cutting-edge research, and discuss challenges and opportunities in the field. The program will feature:

• Graduate Student Presentation Panels (10–15 selected papers).

Note: We will only accept submissions from current PhD and MPhil/Research Master's students.

• Roundtable Discussion on Best Practices, Research Challenges, and Opportunities.

• Sharing by well-known scholars

Themes

We welcome submissions on (but not limited to) the following topics:

• Contemporary developments in Chinese journalism

• Media policy, regulation, and public opinion guidance in China

• Digital media, technology, and journalism innovation

• Comparative studies of Chinese and global journalism

• Journalism ethics and professionalism in the Chinese context

• Historical perspectives on Chinese journalism

• Business models of journalism in China

• The changing boundary of Chinese journalism

• Journalistic Roles in China

• AI and journalism in China

• Chinese diaspora media and communities

Submission Guidelines

• Abstract length: 300–500 words

• Language: English

• Include: Title, author(s) name(s), affiliation(s), and contact email

• Deadline for submission of Abstract: September 30^th, 2025

• Notification of acceptance: October 10^th, 2025

Please submit your abstract to [chinesejournalismstudies@outlook.com] with the subject line CJRN Workshop Submission.

Fellowship Program

To promote diversity and inclusivity, a limited number of fellowships will be awarded to selected graduate students outside Hong Kong:

• Mainland China, Macau, and Taiwan students: HKD 3,000

• Students from other parts of the world: HKD 10,000

Fellowship recipients will be selected based on the quality and relevance of their proposals.

Contact

Dr. Luqiu Lu Wei Rose
Associate Professor, Journalism Department, HKBU
Email: [roseluqiu@hkbu.edu.hk]

About CJRN
The Chinese Journalism Research Network (CJRN) is a collaborative initiative co-founded by faculty members from Hong Kong Baptist University, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and the University of Macau. Dedicated to advancing scholarship in Chinese journalism studies, CJRN fosters academic exchange, supports emerging researchers, and promotes cross-institutional collaboration. Since its founding, the network has connected scholars through newsletters, research sharing, and international conference panels, building a vibrant global community of researchers in the field. The HKBU Centre for Media and Communication Research (CMCR) supports CJRN and this Workshop.