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Summary
This page from a House Oversight report details the shifting editorial stances of major Chinese-language newspapers in the U.S., specifically the World Journal and Ming Pao, toward a pro-Beijing perspective. It cites economic interests in mainland China and direct pressure from Chinese consulates regarding sensitive topics like Falun Gong as drivers for this change. The document also outlines a major $600 million media merger in 2007 involving Ming Pao that was welcomed by Beijing officials.
People (3)
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| Liu Xiaobo | Nobel Peace Prize laureate / Human rights advocate |
Deceased; his death was covered by the World Journal.
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| Guo Zhaojin | President of China News Service (former) |
Welcomed the Ming Pao merger, stating it would create a large media platform.
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| Unnamed Executive | Executive at Qiaobao |
Wrote a 2015 essay noting the World Journal's shifting stance on mainland China.
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Organizations (11)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| World Journal (世界日報) |
Chinese-language paper in the US, formerly Taiwan-centric, shifting to pro-PRC.
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| United Daily News (UDN) |
Owner of World Journal, based in Taiwan.
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| Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) |
World Journal formerly acted as their voice.
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| Qiaobao |
Competitor to World Journal.
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| Falun Gong |
Outlawed in China; ads for the group are being suppressed in World Journal due to pressure.
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| Ming Pao |
Formerly independent paper described as falling under Beijing's control.
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| Hong Kong Ming Pao Group |
Announced merger in 2007.
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| Xingzhou Media |
Malaysian outlet involved in merger.
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| Nanyang News |
Malaysian outlet involved in merger.
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| China News Service |
State-run agency whose president welcomed the Ming Pao merger.
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| Chinese Consulates |
Located in NY and SF; pressured World Journal regarding Falun Gong ads.
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Timeline (1 events)
January 2007
Hong Kong Ming Pao Group announces $600 million merger with Malaysian media outlets.
Hong Kong / Malaysia
Locations (8)
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Location of immigrant communities and newspaper editions.
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Home of UDN; political context for World Journal.
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Source of political influence and market expansion.
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Media hub; mentioned in context of political handling.
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Location of Chinese consulate and World Journal office.
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Location of Chinese consulate and World Journal office.
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Location of media outlets involved in Ming Pao merger.
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Mentioned regarding China's militarization.
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Relationships (3)
only one of the six newspapers owned by the United Daily News (UDN)
World Journal
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Political Pressure
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Chinese Consulates (NY/SF)
Chinese consulates... have pressured World Journal's local offices not to publish ads
another formerly independent newspaper that has fallen under Beijing's control
Key Quotes (3)
"No longer do they only report negative news about the mainland."Source
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"The New York office has already acquiesced in full for the East Coast edition."Source
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Quote #2
"Sources at the Journal observe that the paper’s owners in Taiwan are interested in growing their business in China, which may help explain the paper’s evolving editorial stance."Source
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Quote #3
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