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 appeals 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 Liberty Times as Left-Center Biased based on its left-leaning pro-Taiwan independence stance. We also rate them as Mostly Factual in reporting rather than High due to a lack of hyperlinked sourcing.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL
Country: Taiwan
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Liberty Times, a daily national newspaper published in Chinese, was founded by Lin Rong-San on April 17, 1980. The newspaper covers a wide range of topics, including local and international news, and is known for its pro-Taiwan independence stance. It is based in Taipei, Taiwan.
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Funded by / Ownership
Liberty Times is owned by the Liberty Times Group, which also owns the English language Taipei Times. Revenue is derived through advertising and subscription fees.
Analysis / Bias
Liberty Times publishes original news and analysis on both local and international events. They publish about cultural events such as “Royal Caviar Club offers the best caviar mooncakes.” They also produce political articles such as “Biden said again that “the U.S. military will defend Taiwan.” The Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Continue to deepen the Taiwan-U.S. security partnership.” This article reports on U.S. President Joe Biden’s statement that the U.S. would defend Taiwan if it were attacked. The newspaper quotes Biden’s interview on the “60 Minutes” program and includes Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs response to his statement. The article is factual and employs neutral language. However, it lacks a hyperlink to the source.
Editorially, they favor the pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). Being pro-independence means supporting Taiwan’s sovereignty as a separate entity from China. The Reuters Institute reports that the Liberty Times, as a pro-independence publication, supports Taiwan’s independence from China. For example, in this editorial piece republished from the Taipei Times The Liberty Times Editorial: Core values lead to the top job they openly endorse the DPP with this quote:
The DPP is no longer only a party intent on ushering in reform, but a competitive one. To find the balance between the public will and the party’s core values and push for reform and actualize one’s vision by riding on the public’s support is a lesson that an innovative party seeking to embrace the people cannot afford to forget.
In general, the Liberty Times holds a left-leaning editorial bias, and news reporting appears to be factual; however, without hyperlinks, it is difficult to verify the sources of information.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate the Liberty Times as Left-Center Biased based on its left-leaning pro-Taiwan independence stance. We also rate them as Mostly Factual in reporting rather than High due to a lack of hyperlinked sourcing. (M. Huitsing 07/15/2023)
Source: news.ltn.com.tw
Last Updated on July 15, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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