A Critical Discourse Analysis of the Tokyo Olympics Reports by the Chinese Media and American Media

Taking Fairclough’s three-dimensional model as a theoretical framework, the present study aims to make contrastive analysis both qualitatively and quantitatively of reports Tokyo Olympics Reports by China Daily The New York Times. finds that two media show some similarities on textual level, which conform characteristics news coverage. But display different focus description lexical classification, indicate China’s America’s variance in ideological stances. On discourse-practice use sources reporting modes demonstrate inclination countries. focuses global expectation effective measures taken organizers with specific linguistic techniques, demonstrating Chinese pursuit cooperation, inclusiveness openness positive attitude towards Olympic Games. By contrast, Times emphasizes negative aspects this meeting expresses disapproving attitude, showing individualism profit.