Vivian Wang

Vivian Wang is a China correspondent for The New York Times, based in Beijing. She writes about how the country's global rise and ambitions are shaping the daily lives of its people. Previously, she was based in Hong Kong and New York City. In 2021, she was part of a team that won the Pulitzer Prize in public service for coverage of the coronavirus pandemic. She grew up outside of Chicago and graduated from Yale University. LatestSearch Search Landslide in Southern China Buries Dozens and Sends Hundreds Fleeing At least eight people died, and another 39 were under the rubble, state media reported. By Vivian Wang Jiang Ping, the ‘Conscience of China’s Legal World,’ Dies at 92 He was removed from his university presidency after supporting pro-democracy protesters at Tiananmen Square. He remained a relentless advocate for rule of law. By Vivian Wang and Joy Dong 阅读简体中文版 u2 19 \/ W.H.O. Says China Has Shared Data Indicating No Novel Pathogen

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/vivian-wang

62%

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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

100%

Examples:

  • The author uses phrases like 'the country's global rise and ambitions' to portray China as a dominant force without providing evidence or context.
  • The title of the article about a landslide in China implies that more people died than actually did.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The author may have a bias towards China and its government due to her background as a Chinese-American.
  • Vivian Wang is part of the Pulitzer Prize-winning team for coverage of the coronavirus pandemic.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

  • The author uses phrases like 'the country's global rise and ambitions' to portray China as a dominant force without providing evidence or context.
  • The title of the article about a landslide in China implies that more people died than actually did.

Deceptions

30%

Examples:

  • The author uses phrases like 'the country's global rise and ambitions' to portray China as a dominant force without providing evidence or context.
  • The title of the article about a landslide in China implies that more people died than actually did.

Recent Articles

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.