Sound Bites

The sales slump in newspapers is very obvious. If a newspaper doesn't have good sales performance, it should be closed down. It is a waste for reporters and editors to put a lot of effort into a newspaper that doesn't sell.

Qian Xielian, the manager of a newsstand in downtown Shanghai

Our bosses are tight-lipped about work arrangements and staff transfers, which will probably happen, but we are concerned about the future of our careers.