Young : Handling of Southern Weekly row demonstrated tolerant side of new leadership . Lastly , the government has also discovered that media , especially social media , can be an effective tool in gauging public opinion on everything from broader national topics like inflation down to very local issues like land redevelopment . Traditional , newer media can serve as tools for achieving goals in China 's modernization . Comment: Young : Media has also emerged as an important tool for combating other social problems .
Young : Handling of Southern Weekly row demonstrated tolerant side of new leadership . Traditional , newer media can serve as tools for achieving goals in China 's modernization . Comment: Young : Media has also emerged as an important tool for combating other social problems .