Nectar Gan,

Nectar Gan is a China Reporter for CNN Digital Worldwide based in Hong Kong. With over a decade of experience based in Hong Kong, Nectar has covered a wide range of topics from diplomacy to the environment and has written extensively on politics and religion. Before joining CNN in 2020, Nectar was a senior China reporter at the South China Morning Post. The author's work primarily focuses on reporting on China's political landscape, international relations, and actions that impact other countries.

Biography:  https://www.cnn.com/profiles/nectar-gan

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

80%

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  • The author has a tendency to lean towards the negative when reporting on China and its actions. This can be seen in phrases such as

Conflicts of Interest

90%

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Contradictions

85%

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  • There are multiple instances where contradictions are found within the articles provided. For example, in the article titled

Deceptions

40%

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Recent Articles

Philippine-Chinese Clash in South China Sea: Seized Equipment, Damages, and Comparisons to Piracy

Philippine-Chinese Clash in South China Sea: Seized Equipment, Damages, and Comparisons to Piracy

Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024 Chinese and Philippine forces clashed near the disputed Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea on Monday, resulting in seized weapons, damaged equipment, and accusations of piracy. The incident marks the latest escalation of tensions between the two countries over territorial claims in the region.
Hong Kong Court Finds 14 Democracy Activists Guilty of Subversion: Sentencing and Mitigation Phase Ahead

Hong Kong Court Finds 14 Democracy Activists Guilty of Subversion: Sentencing and Mitigation Phase Ahead

Broke On: Thursday, 30 May 2024 In a landmark trial, 14 of 16 democracy activists and politicians were found guilty of subversion in Hong Kong on May 30, 2024. The defendants, including Benny Tai, Joshua Wong, Claudia Mo, and Leung Kwok-hung (Long Hair), faced charges for their involvement in an unofficial primary election held in July 2020. Some face life imprisonment while others could serve up to 10 years. The trial highlighted the imposition of mainland laws into Hong Kong's common law system, sparking concerns over autonomy and freedoms.
China's Military Exercises Around Taiwan: A New Escalation in Tensions

China's Military Exercises Around Taiwan: A New Escalation in Tensions

Broke On: Thursday, 23 May 2024 China's military exercises around Taiwan, in response to the inauguration of new leaders who refuse to accept its insistence that Taiwan is part of China, have escalated tensions between the two nations. Dozens of Chinese warplanes and navy vessels were tracked off Taiwan's coast on May 23 and 24 as part of these exercises. The US pledges to help defend Taiwan against any Chinese attack, while Taiwan's new leaders remain committed to defending democracy and maintaining the status quo in cross-strait relations.
Powerful 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Coast of Taiwan, Causes Damage and Tsunami Warnings

Powerful 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Coast of Taiwan, Causes Damage and Tsunami Warnings

Broke On: Wednesday, 03 April 2024 A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Taiwan on April 3rd, causing damage to buildings and landslides on the island's east coast. The quake led to the closure of a major coastal highway where multiple tunnels were damaged, triggering tsunami warnings in Taiwan, southern Japan and the Philippines due to observed tsunami waves along some coasts. All tsunami warnings have now been lifted.
Women in Gaza Struggle to Access Food Amid Ongoing Conflict

Women in Gaza Struggle to Access Food Amid Ongoing Conflict

Broke On: Friday, 01 March 2024 The ongoing conflict in Gaza has resulted in a significant food crisis for women, with more than 90% of them struggling to access basic necessities. Displacement and safety concerns have forced many women to resort to extreme coping mechanisms such as scavenging for food under rubble or in dumpsters.
47 Killed in Landslide in Yunnan Province, China

47 Killed in Landslide in Yunnan Province, China

Broke On: Tuesday, 23 January 2024 A landslide in Yunnan province's mountainous region buried 47 people, killing at least eight and forcing the evacuation of hundreds. The disaster struck just before 6 a.m., burying dozens of houses in Liangshui village.
Taiwan Loses Another Diplomatic Ally to China Days After Election

Taiwan Loses Another Diplomatic Ally to China Days After Election

Broke On: Monday, 15 January 2024 Taiwan has lost another diplomatic ally to China just days after its presidential election in what Taipei said was both sudden and designed by Beijing to suppress the island's democratic achievements. The Pacific Island nation of Nauru on Monday announced it had severed diplomatic relations with Taiwan and established ties with China, a decision confirmed by Taiwan's Foreign Ministry.