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Wang Zhongjia (China)

2009-03-17 22:14:43

Wang Zhongjia,China

Senior reporter of People¡¯s Daily and Vice Chairman of China Photojournalists Society.

Born in 1952 in Dandong,

northeastern China¡¯s Liaoning province, he joined the army in 1969, and then went to the China Renmin University with a Master¡¯s degree in journalism in 1985. He stayed to teach photography, and then work in People¡¯s Daily since 1990. He has published several thousand works in various papers and magazines, and is a frequent goer to award ceremony of photo contests. He was on the judging panel for China Press Award and China Golden Images Award several times.

 

Statements of the jury members

Truth is the life of press. We will choose the strong works fairly. I¡¯m sure this year the contest will be a great success, and throw a greater influence to the society and the world. Hope that it will contribute more to the world press.