May 20, 2008
Today’s Information Times doesn’t contain quake-related reporting on its front page, which makes it stand out from the rest that are still submerged in earthquake mourning.
The front page of the Guangzhou-based newspaper features a selection of photos about a police parade that took place in the city on Monday. The main photo shows policemen practicing shooting tear gas canisters. The three smaller photos on top show armored personal carriers, police personnel carrying new-model weapons, and a counter-terrorism drill.
According to the newspaper, the theme of the parade was “preparing for the Olympics and ensuring the safety of Guangdong.”
At bottom-right, a notification says that the publication of a guide to the high school entrance exam will be postponed. The reason given is that “according to requirements from the top, this newspaper will fully devote itself to reporting the earthquake.”