Journalists still needed

Wednesday marked the 18th Journalists' Day in China. It comes at a time, when journalists, traditionally the eyewitnesses and recorders of the times, are having to adapt to the enormous changes transforming the media.

The creation and popularity of the mobile internet and digital content, which offer people seemingly instant information, both true and fake, mean some journalists have been swept off course, although some have sought to find new career coordinates so they can adapt to the changes.

While some have chosen to embrace the pressure of creating click bait at the expense of their journalistic ethics, some have remained resolute in adhering to the spirit of journalism despite the pressures they face.