LEFT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources have a slight to moderate liberal bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appealing to emotion or stereotypes) to favor liberal causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate the Domino Theory as Left-Center Biased, reflecting a pro-democracy, transparency-focused orientation that occasionally critiques authoritarian systems, particularly the CCP. It earns a Mostly Factual rating due to strong sourcing, but lacks transparency regarding funding.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER (-3.0)
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL (2.6)
Country: Taiwan
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Domino Theory is a Taiwan-based online publication launched by journalists with backgrounds at The New York Times, Newsweek, and the Taipei Times. It provides in-depth coverage and commentary on East Asian geopolitics, with a focus on China-Taiwan relations, maritime security, and regional diplomacy. The publication aims to bridge the gap between academic and journalistic perspectives, combining on-the-ground reporting with accessible analysis.
Read our profile on Taiwan’s media and government.
Funded by / Ownership
The Domino Theory is an independent outlet founded and edited by Ron Brownlow, part of a small Taiwan-based media team. It discloses staff details, contact information, and editorial mission, but does not specify outside investors.
Analysis / Bias
Domino Theory publishes investigative and analytical reporting grounded in factual documentation and global sourcing. For instance, Exclusive: Two More Chinese Oil Rigs Found to Have Been Operating in Taiwan’s EEZ uses official maritime data and cites Reuters, The Guardian, and Jamestown Foundation reports, reflecting rigorous sourcing. Similarly, The Political Minefield of China’s Planned ‘Mega Embassy’ in London presents a balanced analysis that incorporates multiple perspectives, ranging from those of British officials to Chinese dissidents and academic experts, highlighting both national security and diplomatic trade considerations.
Opinion pieces such as Chinese Women Hold Up Half the Sky? Critique Chinese government gender policies and leadership structures through a liberal democratic lens, promoting equality and human rights while challenging authoritarian narratives. This reveals mild ideological alignment with Western democratic values but does not compromise factual integrity. The tone is analytical rather than activist, and sources are properly attributed.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate the Domino Theory as Left-Center Biased, reflecting a pro-democracy, transparency-focused orientation that occasionally critiques authoritarian systems, particularly the CCP. It earns a Mostly Factual rating due to strong sourcing, but lacks transparency regarding funding. (D. Van Zandt 10/31/2025)
Source: https://dominotheory.com/
Last Updated on October 31, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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