Abstract
Abstract
In 2021, China’s entertainment industry experienced a series of unusual argumentative controversies followed by
the creation of the Qing Lang movement initiated by the Chinese government that called for tackling irregularities in the
industry. With strong support from the Chinese public, the Qing Lang movement presents an intriguing case to examine a new model
of social argument representing both the public and state interest in resolving social problems in the Chinese version of the
public sphere. The paper identifies key characteristics defining a reciprocal model of social activism in state-sponsored actions
in China exemplified by the Qing Lang movement. The paper also argues for the value of a culture-specific approach to
understanding public sphere and social activism and clarifies the function of argument in Chinese society.
Publisher
John Benjamins Publishing Company
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