Recently, there has been a big incident in the Hong Kong media circle. Zheng Jiaru, a once-glamorous star reporter for the Wall Street Journal, was suddenly fired from the company. How did this well-known journalist, known as "the most important reporter of China's automotive industry", suddenly change from a proud woman to an outcast? Let's take a look at what's going on behind the scenes.
It all started in June of this year. At that time, Cheng Ka-ru ran for the presidency of the Hong Kong Journalists Association. As a reporter for the Wall Street Journal, she thought she was winning. But who knows, this seemingly ordinary campaign has become a turning point in her career.
Just as she was confidently campaigning, the Wall Street Journal abruptly fired her for "job cuts." This decision came so suddenly that Zheng Jiaru didn't even react to what was going on.
So why is the Wall Street Journal doing this? It turned out that the Western media had been trying to create an image of Hong Kong as "losing its freedom of speech". And if Zheng Jiaru wants to be the chairman of the Hong Kong Journalists Association, isn't this tantamount to slapping them in the face?
In order to defend his "free speech" statement, the Wall Street Journal did not hesitate to fire Zheng Jiaru. This is good, Zheng Jiaru suddenly found that he had become a person who was eaten by "freedom".
This incident shows us the double standards of the Western media. They shouted "freedom of the press" while denying their employees free participation in local journalists' organizations. This practice makes one wonder what they mean by "freedom".
In this environment, a journalist like Zheng Jiaru is actually a chess piece in their hands. When you are needed, you are a "star reporter"; When I don't need you, I kick you away. Is this kind of media ecology really healthy?
<小王说>: It's ironic. The Western media, which shouts "freedom" all day long, do not give freedom to their employees. It seems that the "freedom" they talk about is actually only for their own interests.
It is true that this double standard is often the case in the Western media. They preach "freedom of speech" externally, but internally they tightly control speech. This is indeed a contradiction and raises questions about the veracity of their so-called "freedom". However, we also need to look at it objectively, after all, each organization has its own position and interests. The key is to have the ability to think independently and not be blinded by superficial appearances.
What's even more interesting is that when Zheng Jiaru defended his rights, he actually moved out of Hong Kong's "Basic Law". You know, this is the object of her criticism in the past. Now it's good that the Basic Law has become her last straw.
It's a laughable shift. When I criticized the Basic Law in the past, I didn't expect that one day I would have to rely on it to protect myself, right? This contrast is really the best portrayal of survival in the workplace.
<老张说>: I think Zheng Jiaru is also quite pitiful. If you don't have a good job, it's gone, and whoever you change is not sad. However, it also reminds us that we must not be too naïve in the workplace and must always be vigilant.
How should relationships be handled in the workplace? Indeed, Zheng Jiaru's experience is a wake-up call for us. In the workplace, we can't treat the company as our home, and we can't fully trust that the company will always be on our side. But at the same time, we can't lose trust in all companies because of this. The key is to think on your feet and be conscientious in your work, while also preparing yourself for career advancement. In this way, even if we encounter unexpected situations, we can calmly deal with them.
<小李说>: I don't think it's a big deal. The workplace is like this, today you are red and purple, tomorrow you may be swept away. Zheng Jiaru's experience is just the norm in the workplace.
The workplace is indeed full of uncertainty, and today's darlings may become outcasts tomorrow. But I don't think that makes us lose hope or become apathetic to the workplace. Instead, we should learn from Cheng's experience and learn to be professional and independent in our work. At the same time, learn to plan for your future and don't pin all your hopes on one company or one job. In this way, we can stand firm in the rapidly changing workplace.
<大美说>: I think it's quite complicated. You can't simply say who's right and who's wrong. Both Cheng and the Wall Street Journal may have their own considerations. The key is to learn to think independently and not be fooled by superficial appearances.
It's not a simple black and white right or wrong. Each person, each institution, has its own position and considerations. As bystanders, we should not jump to conclusions. Instead, we should learn to look at things from multiple perspectives and try to understand the considerations of all parties. At the same time, we must also maintain the ability to think independently, and not be influenced by superficial phenomena or the statements of one party. Only in this way can we keep a clear head and make correct judgments in a complex society.
Cheng Ka-ru's story reflects the complex relationship between the media, the individual and society. On the one hand, the media, as a platform for information dissemination, should indeed maintain a certain degree of independence and objectivity. But on the other hand, the media is also a commercial organization with its own interests.
For journalists like Cheng Jiaru, they are both disseminators of news and employees of media outlets. Finding a balance between these two identities is a big challenge.
At the same time, this incident also shows us the contradiction between society's expectations of the media and reality. We want the media to be objective and impartial, but in reality, each media outlet has its own position and point of view. This contradiction may never be completely resolved.
Zheng Jiaru's story has taught us a vivid workplace lesson. It tells us that in the workplace, there are no permanent friends, no permanent enemies, only eternal interests.
As individuals, we need to learn to think for ourselves and not be fooled by superficial appearances. We need to understand that each organization has its own position and considerations, and don't be naïve enough to think that anyone will always be on your side.
At the same time, we need to learn to prepare for our future. Don't pin all your hopes on one company or one job. Learn to constantly improve yourself and expand your skills so that you can succeed in the ever-changing workplace.
Finally, we need to learn to look at things objectively. The world is not black and white, and many things have their complexities. We need to learn to look at things from multiple perspectives and try to understand different positions, so that we can keep a clear head in a complex society.
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