A Study Of The National Day Memorial Report Of "People’s Daily" And Construction Of The China Image

Holding various forms of commemorative activities is the main content and form of National Day commemoration.Especially after the reform and opening up,with the increasing frequency of foreign exchanges,the original values have been increasingly impacted by multiculturalism.In this context,the role of National Day commemorations in maintaining social stability through the construction of national images and collective memory is increasingly prominent.Therefore,while celebrating festivals and the festive atmosphere,how to construct the image of the Party and the country during the National Day commemoration activities has always been regarded as an important task.As an organ newspaper of the Party and state,the People’s Daily has always maintained a high degree of attention to the National Day commemoration activities,and its coverage is also comprehensive,multidisciplinary,and wide-angle.With the help of news media,a means of mass media,the time elements of the National Day commemoration activities and the spatial elements of tiananmen Square are displayed through a combination of text and pictures,which further demonstrates the content richness and form diversity of various national day commemoration methods such as conferences,military parades,and celebrations.In the process of displaying the elements and methods of National Day commemoration,People’s Daily embodies the characteristics of fixed time and space,standardized procedures,and contemporary connotations.The People’s Daily’s report on the National Day commemoration brings the commemorative activities back to the eyes of every reader,further expanding the impact of its political ceremony,and even people who are not on the scene can feel the powerful role of the commemorative ceremony.The widespread dissemination of the National Day commemoration report of the People’s Daily not only displays the space-time and ritual elements of the National Day commemoration,but also constructs the image of China in various aspects such as politics,economy,culture,military affairs,and diplomacy.By interpreting the ruling party’s governing philosophy and objectives,demonstrating the main achievements of national development,forging a strong national memory and sense of national community,affirming the country’s will and diplomatic policies,and introducing "others" identity,the People’s Daily has constructed a national image of political stability,economic development,improved people’s living standards,strong military strength,and peace loving.Although in the process of displaying the national image,the People’s Daily newspaper has encountered problems such as emphasizing the economic benefits of National Day while ignoring its inherent cultural connotation and emphasizing official National Day activities while ignoring folk celebration activities,it is also facing challenges from multiple emerging media.However,it also brings us some inspiration,such as better playing the ritual role of National Day commemoration reports,improving the way to build a national image,and enhancing integration with new media.Overall,the effectiveness of the People’s Daily in building a national image is still worthy of recognition.