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Media reports of premier's visit to Sichuan quake zone show propaganda grip
Scope of coverage of premier's efforts in Sichuan signals new leadership's grasp of propaganda
Premier Li Keqiang visits a disease control unit at the centre of efforts to curb the spread of the H7N9 virus (left). Photo: Xinhua
The People's Daily published a lengthy feature online yesterday detailing how Premier Li Keqiang took command of rescue operations for the Sichuan earthquake , over the past 10 days, and analysts said it appeared to be part of a well-planned propaganda push to cast the nation's new leadership in a positive light.
The article came after Xinhua and other official news outlets had run features and commentaries lauding the new leaders' "resolve and capabilities" in dealing with both the quake and the H7N9 bird flu outbreak.