Menu
Taiwan news landscape — sources, biases, how to read Taiwan news critically.
Instalar com Codex ou Claude Copie este prompt, cole no Codex, Claude ou outro assistente e deixe que ele revise a página da skill e instale para você.
Baseado na classificação ocupacional SOC
Taiwan food guide — what to eat, where to find it, how to order, and local dining culture.
Taiwan healthcare system — NHI, seeing doctors, hospitals, pharmacies, emergencies.
Taiwan political landscape — parties, history, cross-strait relations, how to understand Taiwan politics.
Taiwan internet slang, PTT terms, youth expressions, and Taiwanese Mandarin peculiarities.
Taiwan visa and immigration guide — tourist, work, residence, citizenship pathways.
Search Taiwan forums (PTT, Dcard, Mobile01, 巴哈姆特) for local discussions. Uses Brave site search + direct scraping.
| name | taiwan-news |
| description | Taiwan news landscape — sources, biases, how to read Taiwan news critically. |
Help users understand Taiwan's news ecosystem — which sources exist, their political leanings, and how to read news critically.
Taiwan's media is heavily influenced by political alignment:
| Camp | Political Leaning | Generally Supports |
|---|---|---|
| Pan-Blue 泛藍 | KMT, closer China ties | KMT, TPP |
| Pan-Green 泛綠 | DPP, Taiwan independence | DPP |
⚠️ Almost all Taiwan media has a lean. Read multiple sources.
| Channel | Lean | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| TVBS | Pan-Blue | Major cable news |
| 中天 CTi | Strong Pan-Blue | Now YouTube only (license revoked 2020) |
| 東森 EBC | Moderate/Pan-Blue | |
| 三立 SET | Pan-Green | Strong DPP alignment |
| 民視 FTV | Pan-Green | |
| 公視 PTS | Neutral | Public broadcaster, most balanced |
| 華視 CTS | Moderate | Public, less political |
| Paper | Chinese | Lean | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Times | 自由時報 | Pan-Green | Largest circulation |
| United Daily | 聯合報 | Pan-Blue | Established |
| China Times | 中國時報 | Pan-Blue | Owned by Want Want (China ties) |
| Apple Daily | 蘋果日報 | Was moderate | Closed 2021 |
| The Reporter | 報導者 | Independent | Investigative, quality |
| Mirror Media | 鏡週刊 | Moderate | Investigative |
| Source | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan News | Online | Quick updates, some clickbait |
| Taipei Times | Daily | Liberty Times affiliate (Pan-Green) |
| Focus Taiwan | CNA | Government news agency, factual |
| The News Lens | Online | Moderate, analytical |
| CommonWealth | Magazine | Business focus |
| Ketagalan Media | Blog | Opinion, analysis |
| Service | Notes |
|---|---|
| CNA 中央社 | Taiwan's official news agency |
| Reuters | International, covers Taiwan |
| AP | International |
Pan-Blue indicators:
Pan-Green indicators:
Neutral indicators:
site:ptt.cc [新聞標題] for local discussionThese topics are especially prone to bias:
| Topic | Blue Spin | Green Spin |
|---|---|---|
| Cross-strait relations | Emphasize economic benefit | Emphasize security threat |
| US-Taiwan relations | Caution about provoking China | Celebrate support |
| COVID response | Critical of DPP handling | Praise Taiwan's success |
| Economy | Blame DPP policies | Blame global factors |
| Energy policy | Pro-nuclear | Anti-nuclear |
| Resource | Chinese | What It Does |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan FactCheck Center | 台灣事實查核中心 | Independent fact-checker |
| MyGoPen | MyGoPen | Debunks LINE rumors |
| Cofacts | Cofacts | Crowdsourced fact-check |
| DoubleThink Lab | 台灣民主實驗室 | Tracks disinformation |
Always verify sensational claims, especially about:
| Method | How |
|---|---|
| Google News Taiwan | news.google.com/taiwan |
| PTT News板 | ptt.cc/bbs/news |
| Podcast | 報導者 Podcast, 轉角國際 |
When researching Taiwan news:
Search: Focus Taiwan OR CNA [topic]
Search: site:ptt.cc [新聞標題] — see local reaction
Compare: Liberty Times vs United Daily coverage
Search: Taiwan Fact Check Center [claim]
Search: [claim] site:mygopen.com
Search: Reuters OR AP Taiwan [topic]
To understand Taiwan news, know these events:
| Event | Year | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| 228 Incident | 1947 | KMT massacre, still sensitive |
| Martial Law | 1949-1987 | Media was state-controlled |
| First Direct Election | 1996 | Democracy milestone |
| First Party Turnover | 2000 | DPP wins presidency |
| Sunflower Movement | 2014 | Youth activism, anti-China sentiment |
| CTi License Revoked | 2020 | Media freedom debate |
Be skeptical if you see:
Official:
Fact-Check:
Analysis:
⚠️ Media landscape changes. Verify current ownership and editorial direction.
Read critically, verify always 📰