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Media and Literature in Hong Kong

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Aspects of Hong Kong’s culture have become widespread in other countries as well. The Cantonese music industry has made its mark throughout Asia, with Cantopop music reaching as far as Japan. There are even recordings of it in the Japanese language. The Hong Kong Film Industry has also attracted global attention, despite its slump in the mid-1990’s. It has been one of the most successful industries in the second half of the twentieth century. Stars such as Jackie Chan and Bruce Lee have earned worldwide recognition. Other Hong Kong-born stars are making a name for themselves in Hollywood, including Chow Yun Fat and John Woo. Hong Kong also has two broadcast television stations, ATV and TVB. TVB was launched in 1967 as the area’s first free-to-air commercial station. It remains the leading station to this day. Hong Kong also has cable and satellite television with a variety of dramas, comedies, and variety shows. Appearances on these programs have launched the careers of many budding stars in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong’s news sector is full of energy and diversity. They print dozens of newspapers every day in Chinese and many other languages. Many of the local papers are centered around celebrity gossip and sensationalism. The newspapers are also divided along political lines, depending on the people’s opinion of the Chinese government in Beijing. The government does not interfere with Hong Kong media.

Chinese literature is known for its beauty and philosophical thought. One of the best and most beloved Chinese novelists is Jinyong. He is regarded as the best wuxia writer, which means he writes about martial arts and chivalry. His novels are popular in almost every Chinese-speaking region, including Mainland China, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia.

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