Comrade Fan Changjiang is one of the most outstanding journalists in the history of modern journalism in China. The day when he founded the China Young Journalists Association (1937165438+10.8) was designated as the anniversary of China Journalists' Day by the State Council, and the news award named after him also became the highest award in China press.

Comrade Hu Qiaomu once said that Fan Changjiang has gone deep into the people and is rich in knowledge. What he wrote has a broad vision and caused a sensation throughout the country. Fan Changjiang should be advocated as a journalist.

Fan Changjiang, formerly known as Fan Xitian, 65438-0909, was born in Neijiang City, Sichuan Province.

Fan Changjiang participated in the Nanchang Uprising and was the first reporter to report on the Red Army in the Kuomintang-controlled area. During his stay in War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, he was an active war correspondent in various war zones. Comrade Zhou Enlai wrote in his letter: "It is not only exciting but also unforgettable to hear that you are full of heroes at the front line and come back with glorious scars." In the War of Liberation, he followed Mao Zedong to northern Shaanxi and saw Chairman Mao commanding 30,000 to 40,000 people and defeating more than 200,000 people in Hu Zongnan.

1949 65438+1October 3 1, Beiping was peacefully liberated. The Yangtze River led a group of "journalists" and followed the vanguard troops of the People's Liberation Army into Peiping, becoming one of the founders and pioneers of journalism in New China.

At that time, he was the editor-in-chief of Xinhua head office, and was ordered to take over the news unit of the Kuomintang in Peiping, and formed the first party newspaper after the liberation of Peiping-Beiping edition of People's Daily. Comrade Li Zhuang, then president of Xinhua News Agency Beiping Branch, recalled: "Comrade Peng Zhen, secretary of Beiping Municipal Party Committee, asked me to have a meeting with Changjiang and others. He said that the municipal party Committee has just entered the city, and there are many things and there are not enough people. Imagine that the Beiping edition of People's Daily will be published in two editions first, and then in four editions to solicit our opinions. Both Changjiang and I believe that the Kuomintang's North China Daily has been published in four editions, and we are the winners. In any case, we can't have less than four versions. The capacity of two versions is too small to arrange. The Yangtze River also said that it would issue the fourth edition of the military order: ensure that the newspaper does not make big mistakes, ensure that it only sleeps for four hours every day, and will be punished if it fails to complete the task. "

The team led by Changjiang was very young, but he soon brought everyone together. He spared no effort to train young journalists and editors. When pointing out their works, he carefully considered political thoughts, principles and policies, carefully scrutinized arts and sciences, and even wrote neatly. He will do what he wants others to do first. 1950 1, Changjiang was appointed president of People's Daily. At this time, the newspaper is in a period of manuscript shortage. At that time, the movie "Great Change" of the former Soviet Union was shown, which described the Battle of Stalingrad. The Yangtze River seized this opportunity and proposed that there should also be a major change in newspaper work. Anything that can be distributed should be distributed for interviews and manuscripts. He put forward a resounding slogan: "Win outside the club". Many people are dubious about this decision, but Changjiang insists. A few months later, the manuscript kept flowing, and the work of the newspaper changed from passive to active.

Jin Feng, a reporter from People's Daily, recalled: "1950, Fan Changjiang came to People's Daily as the president. He held "flying meetings" from time to time, and often called all editors to meet suddenly, conveying the opinions of leading comrades of the Central Committee at any time, criticizing or praising a certain staff member, or asking everyone to comment on the newspaper of the day, or asking some questions for everyone to answer on the spot. What impressed me most was that he suddenly asked some questions to an editor or reporter, which often left someone speechless and embarrassed. Everyone is nervous. I wonder if Comrade Changjiang will order today. In fact, this is the president's on-site examination for editors and journalists, and it is a strict vocational training. The questions raised by Comrade Changjiang are not tricky, which journalists and editors should all know, but this way is too special and sharp after all, and has been opposed by some people. But he never criticizes us new comrades. He just asked us to finish the reporting task well.

Comrade Changjiang is quite rude to some old comrades who are tired of work, criticizing them for eating with their old qualifications and not making progress in their work. Some people are not used to his resolute style and are not satisfied with his sharp criticism. Perhaps this is the shortcoming of the Yangtze River, but it is also his character. "

Comrade Changjiang also earnestly warned everyone to clearly understand the position and role of People's Daily in society. Every staff member of a newspaper should be conscientious and can't just let it go. How thoughtful and meticulous Taofen is in running newspapers and periodicals, and it has been unambiguous for decades. Don't think, "I used to do this in the old district, and I was praised at that time!" " You know, the times are different, the environment is different, and your position is different. What was possible before is impossible now. He also said that it is not enough to scare people by the brand and status of the central party newspaper, but you really have the ability to lead public opinion.

Comrade Changjiang's generalization and summary of the basic laws of journalism fifty years ago not only played an important guiding role at that time, but today, many viewpoints are still not out of date and have many insights. He believes that "news is an important fact that the masses want to know, should know and don't know." He pointed out that "news is the life and soul of a newspaper." "News must be facts, rumors are not news, feelings are not news, and they must be facts." And "it must be a new fact and a representative fact."

Comrade Changjiang believes that journalists should have a sound personality. In today's words, it is necessary to have a noble professional ethics. He said: "It is very important for journalists to stick to the truth and be in the spirit of prosperity and unyielding." He also said that if a reporter can work for a great ideal, it is worth "doing his best to die."

Changjiang is cheerful, enthusiastic and good at making friends. He often said that being a journalist should make friends with all kinds of people, from military and political dignitaries to the Lebanese people. The more friends there are, the more news sources there are, and the more weighty reports you can write. From his masterpiece Northwest Corner of China, we can see that the friends of the Yangtze River are all kinds: from government ministers and army commanders to chiefs, living buddhas, lamas, trackers and sailors. When he goes to the interview, he also tries to help others do what he can, and often keeps in touch with the interviewer. It is this spirit of making friends that makes his coverage wide and his news reach numerous, which is almost unmatched by contemporary journalists.

Just as Fan Changjiang became famous and made great achievements, the bloody "Cultural Revolution" began. The Yangtze River was brutally persecuted by the Gang of Four and was imprisoned and tortured for a long time. 1970101On October 23rd, the body of Comrade Fan Changjiang was found in a well in Queshan, Henan. His death remains a mystery.

197865438+On February 27th, a memorial service was held for Comrade Fan Changjiang in Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery in Beijing to rehabilitate him and restore his reputation. Comrade Hu Yaobang personally presided over the memorial service.

Comrade Fan Changjiang once wrote a poem in memory of Lu Xun: "Look at the tiger and the wolf coldly and bow your head as a willing ox. The stronger the persecution, the colder the bullying. Millions of unarmed soldiers holding a piece of paper. Adhere to the truth and fight bravely, and Mr. Torch shines everywhere. "

This can be the motto of our honest and upright journalists.

Fan Changjiang Prize for Journalism

The Fan Changjiang Prize for Journalism is a news award established in the name of Fan Changjiang, an outstanding journalist in China. 1935, China was in the age of national peril. Fan Changjiang, 26, as a special correspondent of Tianjin Ta Kung Pao, went to the poor and backward northwest to cover. He saw the sufferings of the local people and the hope of China. With great patriotic enthusiasm, he published a series of newsletters reflecting the sufferings and oppression of the local people, the upsurge of anti-Japanese passion from all walks of life and the persistence of the Red Army of workers and peasants in fighting, which attracted the attention of the people of China. Fan Changjiang also became famous. Later, he fought for journalism in China for decades until 1970 died. He used to be editor-in-chief of Xinhua News Agency and president of People's Daily. He is also one of the founders and leaders of "China Young Journalists Association" founded by the predecessor of China Journalists Association 1937. Fan Changjiang is a famous and outstanding representative of China press. It is of great significance to set up the highest award for outstanding young and middle-aged journalists in China in his name and encourage journalists to explore the future of journalism.

This award is the highest honor award for outstanding achievements of young and middle-aged journalists in China sponsored by China Journalists Association, and it is also a permanent national news award approved by Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China.

This award has been held every three years since 199 1, but since 2000, this award has been held every two years.