American, Indian and Chinese Media on "Belt and Road Initiative"

Journal Title: Global Social Sciences Review - Year 2018, Vol 3, Issue 4

Abstract

This research treats contents of newspapers from America, China and India reporting on "Belt and Road Initiative" (BRI) with respect to US, India and China's foreign policies. The study investigates if unlike China, American and Indian press relatively report more 'risk' than 'opportunity' frames on BRI. Detailed literature on risks and opportunity frames is produced through media lenses, underpins regional and global significance and future status of BRI. Comparing framing techniques of The New York Times, Times of India and China Daily, contents of total 60 news articles are quantitatively analyzed. Finally, comparative research paradigm found both Indian and American press framing more risks than opportunities in news, therefore highlighting respective concerns of staying away from the signatory summit of BRI held in Beijing in May 2017.

Authors and Affiliations

Inamullah Jan, Tariq Mehmood, Shabir Hussain

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  • EP ID EP606244
  • DOI 10.31703/gssr.2018(III-IV).03
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Inamullah Jan, Tariq Mehmood, Shabir Hussain (2018). American, Indian and Chinese Media on "Belt and Road Initiative". Global Social Sciences Review, 3(4), 31-48. https://www.europub.co.uk/articles/-A-606244