An Outline History of Chinese Journalism off Press ˇˇˇˇPublished by Xinhua Publishing House recently, the work An Outline History of Chinese Journalism is attributed to Bai Runseng, professor of journalism at Central Nationalities University. The book covers not only the whole history of development of journalism and communications in China, it also gives a concise description of the development of journalism and communications among the ethnic minorities of China. Noticeable of the work is its division of chapters. Instead of basing its division on a delineation of political events and dynasties, the book divides each period according to the development laws of journalism and communications. ˇˇˇˇ HomeNews 1999-02-09 Page5 Full Story in Chinese