Assignment Desk

Fact-Checking Democracy: How TaiwanPlus Covers Politics


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Mondays in the newsroom mean catching up after the weekend — and making sure every angle gets its due. Assignment Editor Chia Chang explains how TaiwanPlus ensures balance in its coverage of domestic politics, especially during sensitive moments like the chair election for the main opposition party – the Kuomintang (KMT).


From verifying reports of Chinese interference to clearly labeling AI-generated footage, Chia shares how the newsroom avoids becoming part of the disinformation cycle.


Get an inside look at how editors fact-check, guide reporters, and maintain fairness — one story at a time.


Catch a new Assignment Desk every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from the TaiwanPlus newsroom.


More stories at www.taiwanplus.com

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Assignment DeskBy TaiwanPlus News