Promotion Unlocked China A China Daily editor known for launching a combative disinformation studio will become deputy director of Beijing’s Liaison Office in Hong Kong, overseeing external communications.
Alibaba’s AI Bias Problem China A test of the Chinese tech giant’s leading language model reveals that in some cases, English-language answers are more guided by the leadership’s priorities than Chinese ones.
Sources in Arms China An in-depth story from CMP’s Tian Jian revealed how Chinese journalists faced risk to report on Beijing’s cross-border crackdown targeting female erotica writers on a Taiwan platform.
Political Pulparrazzi Taiwan The scoop on Scooper News, one of the most important African news apps you’ve probably never heard of.
Putting Optimism to the Test Hong Kong, Taiwan Hong Kong filmmaker Kiwi Chow said he remains uncertain whether his new film on student suicide will pass local censors after his protest documentary infuriated Chinese authorities.
Whitelist Wipeout China A respected news magazine disappears from China’s roster of media approved for internet reposting — after publishing sensitive investigative reports.
Hoops Oops China A recent People’s Daily commentary by LeBron James — but not — offers a revealing look at the endemic culture of fakery in China’s state media.
“Sasaeng Fans” (私生饭) China, South Korea “Sasaeng fans,” a term originating in South Korea, describes obsessive stalkers who invade celebrities’ privacy through harassment and relentless pursuit, a phenomenon now widespread across East Asia.
Cognitive Warfare 101 China, United States Chinese report accuses US of global “cognitive warfare” and “mental shackles” at international forum.
