党的新闻工作的基本任务就是宣传党的路线、方针、政策,就是坚持以正面宣传为主,团结、稳定、鼓劲。因此,坚持正面宣传为主是新闻报道的基本方针。坚持正面宣传为主的方针,由李瑞环同志在 The basic task of the party’s news work is to propagate the party’s line, principles and policies. It means sticking to the principle of positive propaganda, uniting, stabilizing and encouraging. Therefore, upholding the principle of positive publicity is the basic principle of news coverage. Adhere to the principle of positive publicity advocated by Comrade Li Ruihuan