[Commlist] CfP / Chinese Journalism Research Grad Student Workshop

*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 /at/ 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:

  * *Overseas students:* HKD 10,000
  * *Mainland China, Macau, and Taiwan students:* HKD 3,000

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 /at/ hkbu.edu.hk)]

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*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.


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