COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF CHINESE AND RUSSIAN JOURNALISTIC ETHICS CODES

Abstract

The study presents a comparative analysis of journalistic regulatory frameworks in the People’s Republic of China and the Russian Federation within the context of digital media transformation. The research encompasses a systematic examination of the evolutionary trajectory of media regulatory frameworks in both nations, investigating the implementation mechanisms of ethical standards in journalistic praxis and the distinctive features of state-administered content oversight in the digital sphere. Through comprehensive analysis of deontological codes, legislative frameworks, and official documentation, the study identifies both convergent and divergent characteristics in the regulatory mechanisms of these two nations. The findings demonstrate that the Chinese regulatory model is characterized by stringent state-mandated content control, particularly in the domain of digital media, whereas the Russian model, which initially emphasized media independence, has undergone an evolution toward enhanced oversight of information dissemination.