1. Information transmission and reporting: As a way of information transmission, news provides timely and accurate information to the public by reporting events, facts, opinions and opinions. News organizations play the role of collecting, editing and disseminating information, so that the public can understand events and developments around the world.
2. Supervision and criticism: The news media supervise and criticize the actions of the government, enterprises, organizations and individuals, and play the role of public opinion supervision. By reporting and exposing corruption, dereliction of duty and abuse of power, the news media promotes public supervision of power and attention to social problems, and promotes social development and progress.
3. Democratic participation: The news media provide platforms and opportunities for the public to understand the political, social and economic decision-making process and participate in discussions and express their opinions. The dissemination and reporting of news helps to form public awareness and consensus, and promotes public participation in the process of democratic decision-making and public affairs.
4. Education and inspiration: News reports can provide educational information and opinions, inspire and inspire people to think and explore. Through in-depth investigation and special reports, news media can promote social understanding and cognition of various issues and promote the intellectual development of individuals and society.
5. Cultural inheritance: News reports not only pay attention to current events and events, but also pay attention to culture, art, history and other fields. News media present cultural traditions, artistic works and historical events to the public, and preserve and inherit social and cultural heritage.
6. Entertainment and recreation: The news media provide various entertainment contents, such as entertainment news, TV programs and movie reviews. These contents provide opportunities for the public to relax and entertain, and meet their leisure and entertainment needs.
Generally speaking, the functions and functions of news are various. It is not only a tool for information transmission, but also plays multiple roles such as supervising power, promoting democratic participation, providing education and enlightenment, inheriting culture and entertainment, which has an important impact on social development and public life.