The Reader Verdict: What are readers’ views on TFC’s fact-checking work?
By Wei-Ping Li, Ph.D. This April marks the seventh anni…
Navigating Numbers: Fact-Checking Disinformation on Taiwan’s Budget Cuts
By Wei-Ping Li, Ph.D. As the US federal budget cut…
The Fire and the Liar: Chinese disinformation about the Los Angeles wildfires
By Wei-Ping Li, PhD While wildfires have raged in Los A…
Seasonal Misinformation : The Recurrent Misinformation about the Next Pandemic
In late 2024, misinformation about a pneumonia outbreak in China, fueled by media and social media, spread fear in Taiwan, revealing ongoing concerns stemming from past COVID-19 experiences and the rapid evolution of false claims about airborne diseases.
Truth Matters: The 2024 survey on what Taiwanese think about misinformation and fact-checking
A recent 2024 study shows that while Taiwanese citizens are increasingly aware of misinformation and fact-checking tools, they remain highly concerned about the growing volume of false information, with many supporting legislative action to curb its spread.
Ripples of Disinformation: Tracking Chinese-Language Disinformation After the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election
Following Donald Trump’s election as president, false information spread widely in Chinese-language social media, particularly targeting U.S.-Taiwan-China relations, while continuing attacks on Kamala Harris and misrepresenting geopolitical and domestic policy changes under Trump.