EastSouthWestNorth is an English-language China-focused blog written by Roland Soong (宋以朗, Cantonese: [sʊ̄ŋìlɔ̀ːŋ])), a Hong Kong-based blogger. The blog combines English translations of Chinese articles, comments and recommended reading.[1] It was started in 2003 when Roland Soong moved back to Hong Kong. Notable subjects include Eileen Chang, J-Pop, and Shanghai World Expo.
Influence edit
According to a survey conducted by Rebecca MacKinnon in late 2006, EastSouthWestNorth appears to be substantially more important to foreign correspondents than other English-language China-focused blogs.
Media Presence edit
Roland Soong has been interviewed by BBC News, Next Magazine, OhmyNews, Reuters and The Standard, a free Hong Kong newspaper.
References edit
- ^ Ethan Zuckerman (2013). Rewire: Digital Cosmopolitans in the Age of Connection. New York: W. W. Norton & Company. ISBN 978-0-393-08283-8.
External links edit
- ESWN.info
- EastSouthWestNorth
- Links to press coverage on EastSouthWestNorth
- Profile 13: Roland Soong Archived 2006-12-06 at the Wayback Machine
- BBC News: Chinese bloggers debate Google
- OhmyNews: Hong Kong Blogger Denies Government Snooping Archived 2007-10-27 at the Wayback Machine
- Rebecca MacKinnon: Blogs and China correspondence – survey results
- Comme les Chinois: Q&A interview with Roland Soong, May 2008