Central Daily News
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The Central Daily News was the official newspaper
of the Kuomintang
and is one of the world's oldest Chinese-language newspaper
having been in circulation since 1928. The Kuomintang made the decision to temporarily cease publication of the newspaper effective June 1, 2006 because it could no longer subsidize the newspaper's snowballing debts which had amounted to around NT$
800 million (US$
24.5 million), almost twice the overall asset
s of the party. It is now a dedicated online publication available to Taiwanese and Chinese readers in both Taiwan
and Mainland China
, written in both traditional and simplified chinese. Relations between both sides of the Taiwan Strait
are one of the most important topics, as well as business.
on February 1, 1928 as a mouthpiece of the Kuomintang and began circulation in the Chinese capital Nanjing
in mainland China
. The paper had previously temporarily ceased publication on December 13, 1937 when the capital was occupied by the Japanese military
in the Second Sino-Japanese War
. The paper was relocated to the temporary Chinese capital Chongqing
and resumed publication on September 1, 1938 before returning to Nanjing after the war. In 1949, the paper was relocated to yet another temporary Chinese capital Taipei
on the island of Taiwan
when the Kuomintang fled mainland China
during the Chinese Civil War
.
In 1950, the Kuomintang fearing sociopolitical instability and communist insurgency began a four decade long authoritarian rule
beginning with the suspension of the constitution
which included a ban on the free press
. During this time, the Central Daily News became the most widely read newspaper in Taiwan. However, when the ban on free press was lifted in 1987, the newspaper began facing fierce competition and as a result of its conservative
image and connection with the past Kuomintang authoritarianism, it began losing popularity.
By April 2006, the paper accumulated debts exceeded NT$ 800 million and was sustaining losses of NT$ 8.44 million each month in the same year. As part of new austerity measures implemented by Kuomintang Chairman Ma Ying-jeou
, the Central Standing Committee resolved to cease publication of the paper by the end of May 2006. The paper retains a small staff of 70 to update its website.
After being shut down in June, the newspaper was reborn on Sep 13, 2006 as an electronic newspaper.
Newspaper
A newspaper is a scheduled publication containing news of current events, informative articles, diverse features and advertising. It usually is printed on relatively inexpensive, low-grade paper such as newsprint. By 2007, there were 6580 daily newspapers in the world selling 395 million copies a...
of the Kuomintang
Kuomintang
The Kuomintang of China , sometimes romanized as Guomindang via the Pinyin transcription system or GMD for short, and translated as the Chinese Nationalist Party is a founding and ruling political party of the Republic of China . Its guiding ideology is the Three Principles of the People, espoused...
and is one of the world's oldest Chinese-language newspaper
Newspaper
A newspaper is a scheduled publication containing news of current events, informative articles, diverse features and advertising. It usually is printed on relatively inexpensive, low-grade paper such as newsprint. By 2007, there were 6580 daily newspapers in the world selling 395 million copies a...
having been in circulation since 1928. The Kuomintang made the decision to temporarily cease publication of the newspaper effective June 1, 2006 because it could no longer subsidize the newspaper's snowballing debts which had amounted to around NT$
New Taiwan dollar
The New Taiwan dollar , or simply Taiwan dollar, is the official currency of the Taiwan Area of the Republic of China since 1949, when it replaced the Old Taiwan dollar...
800 million (US$
United States dollar
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24.5 million), almost twice the overall asset
Asset
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s of the party. It is now a dedicated online publication available to Taiwanese and Chinese readers in both Taiwan
Republic of China
The Republic of China , commonly known as Taiwan , is a unitary sovereign state located in East Asia. Originally based in mainland China, the Republic of China currently governs the island of Taiwan , which forms over 99% of its current territory, as well as Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu and other minor...
and Mainland China
Mainland China
Mainland China, the Chinese mainland or simply the mainland, is a geopolitical term that refers to the area under the jurisdiction of the People's Republic of China . According to the Taipei-based Mainland Affairs Council, the term excludes the PRC Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and...
, written in both traditional and simplified chinese. Relations between both sides of the Taiwan Strait
Taiwan Strait
The Taiwan Strait or Formosa Strait, formerly known as the Black Ditch, is a 180-km-wide strait separating Mainland China and Taiwan. The strait is part of the South China Sea and connects to East China Sea to the northeast...
are one of the most important topics, as well as business.
History
Central Daily News was launched in ShanghaiShanghai
Shanghai is the largest city by population in China and the largest city proper in the world. It is one of the four province-level municipalities in the People's Republic of China, with a total population of over 23 million as of 2010...
on February 1, 1928 as a mouthpiece of the Kuomintang and began circulation in the Chinese capital Nanjing
Nanjing
' is the capital of Jiangsu province in China and has a prominent place in Chinese history and culture, having been the capital of China on several occasions...
in mainland China
Mainland China
Mainland China, the Chinese mainland or simply the mainland, is a geopolitical term that refers to the area under the jurisdiction of the People's Republic of China . According to the Taipei-based Mainland Affairs Council, the term excludes the PRC Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and...
. The paper had previously temporarily ceased publication on December 13, 1937 when the capital was occupied by the Japanese military
Imperial Japanese Army
-Foundation:During the Meiji Restoration, the military forces loyal to the Emperor were samurai drawn primarily from the loyalist feudal domains of Satsuma and Chōshū...
in the Second Sino-Japanese War
Second Sino-Japanese War
The Second Sino-Japanese War was a military conflict fought primarily between the Republic of China and the Empire of Japan. From 1937 to 1941, China fought Japan with some economic help from Germany , the Soviet Union and the United States...
. The paper was relocated to the temporary Chinese capital Chongqing
Chongqing
Chongqing is a major city in Southwest China and one of the five national central cities of China. Administratively, it is one of the PRC's four direct-controlled municipalities , and the only such municipality in inland China.The municipality was created on 14 March 1997, succeeding the...
and resumed publication on September 1, 1938 before returning to Nanjing after the war. In 1949, the paper was relocated to yet another temporary Chinese capital Taipei
Taipei
Taipei City is the capital of the Republic of China and the central city of the largest metropolitan area of Taiwan. Situated at the northern tip of the island, Taipei is located on the Tamsui River, and is about 25 km southwest of Keelung, its port on the Pacific Ocean...
on the island of Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
when the Kuomintang fled mainland China
Mainland China
Mainland China, the Chinese mainland or simply the mainland, is a geopolitical term that refers to the area under the jurisdiction of the People's Republic of China . According to the Taipei-based Mainland Affairs Council, the term excludes the PRC Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and...
during the Chinese Civil War
Chinese Civil War
The Chinese Civil War was a civil war fought between the Kuomintang , the governing party of the Republic of China, and the Communist Party of China , for the control of China which eventually led to China's division into two Chinas, Republic of China and People's Republic of...
.
In 1950, the Kuomintang fearing sociopolitical instability and communist insurgency began a four decade long authoritarian rule
Authoritarianism
Authoritarianism is a form of social organization characterized by submission to authority. It is usually opposed to individualism and democracy...
beginning with the suspension of the constitution
Temporary Provisions Effective During the Period of Communist Rebellion
The Temporary Provisions Effective During the Period of Communist Rebellion was a series of temporary constitutional provisions passed by the National Assembly of the Republic of China on May 10, 1948， that provided to the then President Chiang Kai-shek extended powers amid the height of the...
which included a ban on the free press
Freedom of the press
Freedom of the press or freedom of the media is the freedom of communication and expression through vehicles including various electronic media and published materials...
. During this time, the Central Daily News became the most widely read newspaper in Taiwan. However, when the ban on free press was lifted in 1987, the newspaper began facing fierce competition and as a result of its conservative
Conservatism
Conservatism is a political and social philosophy that promotes the maintenance of traditional institutions and supports, at the most, minimal and gradual change in society. Some conservatives seek to preserve things as they are, emphasizing stability and continuity, while others oppose modernism...
image and connection with the past Kuomintang authoritarianism, it began losing popularity.
By April 2006, the paper accumulated debts exceeded NT$ 800 million and was sustaining losses of NT$ 8.44 million each month in the same year. As part of new austerity measures implemented by Kuomintang Chairman Ma Ying-jeou
Ma Ying-jeou
Ma Ying-jeou is the 12th term and current President of the Republic of China , commonly known as Taiwan, and the Chairman of the Kuomintang Party, also known as the Chinese Nationalist Party. He formerly served as Justice Minister from 1993 to 1996, Mayor of Taipei from 1998 to 2006, and Chairman...
, the Central Standing Committee resolved to cease publication of the paper by the end of May 2006. The paper retains a small staff of 70 to update its website.
After being shut down in June, the newspaper was reborn on Sep 13, 2006 as an electronic newspaper.