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Sheng, Chiang Ning, circa 1982 Jun 7-11

 File — Box: Mixed pav_9, cassette: 1.29 A-B

Scope and Contents

In the first of two segments, Chiang Sheng presents a slideshow of historical photographs and speaks on the development of photography in China. In the second segment, Sheng speaks on contemporary Chinese politics, discussing mass media and education, as well as the photojournalist's role in putting pressure on authorities. At the end of the lecture, Sheng shows photographs taken by Chinese photojournalists on a visit to the United States and answers questions from the audience.

Inscriptions

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Chiang Ning-Sheng - Pic Ed of Xing-Hua (New China News Agency) - June 8, 1982
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Chiang Ning-Shen from Xing-Hua (New China News Agency) - Chinese

Dates

  • circa 1982 Jun 7-11

Extent

1 1/4 inch Audio Cassette (01:19:18 duration)

Biographical / Historical

Chiang Nin Sheng was photo editor for Xinhua News Agency (New China News Agency), the official state-run press agency of the People's Republic of China. No information was found online about Sheng.