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- Overall, we rate The Paper as Pro-government biased due to its state ownership and alignment with the Chinese Communist Party. Its political content is limited to a state-approved narrative, leading to questionable and Mixed factual reporting on politically sensitive issues.
Detailed Report
Reasoning: State Propaganda, Censorship, Misinformation
Bias Rating: LEFT
Factual Reporting: MIXED
Country: China
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rank: TOTAL OPPRESSION
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: LOW CREDIBILITY
History
The Paper is a Chinese digital news platform founded in 2014 and owned by the Shanghai United Media Group, a state-controlled media conglomerate. It covers a variety of topics, including politics, economics, and social issues, with a particular focus on government policies and national events.
Read our report on how the Chinese government influences media.
Funded by / Ownership
As a state-owned media outlet, The Paper is funded by the Chinese government through the Shanghai United Media Group, ensuring its close alignment with the official narrative of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
Analysis / Bias
The Paper shows a clear Pro-government bias. Articles such as “State-owned banks will adjust the interest rates of existing mortgage loans” focus on reporting government-led economic measures, presenting them in a positive light. Similarly, the article “Xi Jinping: Speech at the Meeting with Foreign Guests” highlights China’s diplomatic efforts and promotes the country’s leadership in fostering global cooperation. The coverage emphasizes China’s role in shaping a shared future for mankind, aligning closely with the CCP’s vision.
While The Paper provides accurate information on non-political topics like economics, its coverage of politically sensitive issues aligns with state interests and avoids critical analysis. This results in a lack of diverse viewpoints, particularly on governance and international criticism of China.
Failed Fact Checks
- None by a third-party fact checker.
Overall, we rate The Paper as Pro-government biased due to its state ownership and alignment with the Chinese Communist Party. Its political content is limited to a state-approved narrative, leading to questionable and Mixed factual reporting on politically sensitive issues. (M. Huitsing 10/13/2024)
Source: https://www.thepaper.cn/
Last Updated on October 13, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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