Nectar Gan
Nectar Gan is a China Reporter for CNN Digital Worldwide based in Hong Kong. Before joining CNN in 2020, Nectar was a senior China reporter at the South China Morning Post. She has covered a wide range of topics from diplomacy to the environment, and written extensively on politics and religion. Nectar has been based in Hong Kong since 2010.
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
88%
Examples:
- A growing club led by Xi and Putin to counter the US is adding a staunch Russian ally that has openly supported Moscow’s war on Ukraine.
- China expels two former defense ministers from Communist Party as military purge deepens.
- China’s Xi urges regional leaders to resist ‘external interference’ as security bloc grows to counter US
Conflicts of Interest
88%
Examples:
- China’s coast guard detains Taiwan fishing boat near frontline islands.
- Qu Jing sparked a public relations crisis for Baidu with her fiery endorsement of toxic workplace culture.
Contradictions
86%
Examples:
- Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a pact with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un that envisions mutual military assistance between Moscow and Pyongyang if either is attacked.
- Some online commentators accused Netflix’s producers of making a whole TV series just to paint China in a bad light.
Deceptions
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Examples:
- Multiple injuries were reported by state media and heavy tremors felt in Central Asian countries hundreds of miles away.
- The show opens with a harrowing scene depicting Mao Zedong’s Cultural Revolution which consumed China in bloodshed and chaos for a decade from 1966. However, this is not an accurate representation of what happened during that time.
Recent Articles
Putin and Xi Urge Resistance to 'External Interference' at Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit
Broke On: Wednesday, 03 July 2024At the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, Putin and Xi urged leaders to resist 'external interference' and enhance their role in global security. The SCO criticized unilateral missile defense builds and called out the West for vying for influence in Central Asia amid growing tensions between major powers. 
Putin and Xi Lead Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit: Facts and Leaders Present
Broke On: Wednesday, 03 July 2024Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping lead the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Kazakhstan on July 4th and 5th, joined by Iran, Mongolia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, and Turkey. Putin arrives a day early to meet with Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan and hold bilateral talks with Xi and other leaders. The SCO promotes multilateral cooperation among members as a counterweight to Western alliances. 
Two Former Chinese Defense Ministers Expelled from Communist Party over Corruption Allegations
Broke On: Sunday, 01 October 2023Two former Chinese defense ministers, Li Shangfu and Wei Fenghe, have been expelled from the ruling Communist Party due to corruption charges. This comes amid a wider crackdown on graft within the military and heightened tensions between China and major powers like the US. The purge is part of President Xi Jinping's anticorruption campaign. 
Russia and North Korea Strengthen Ties with Mutual Defense Pact
Broke On: Thursday, 20 June 2024During his state visit to Pyongyang, Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed a new strategic partnership agreement, pledging mutual military assistance in the event of an attack. The defense pact marks a deepening of bilateral relations between Russia and North Korea, which have grown closer due to shared opposition to Western policies. Article 4 of the agreement states that each country will provide military and other assistance if the other is attacked by armed aggression. 
US Lawmakers Visit Taiwan Amidst Escalating Tensions and Chinese Military Drills: A Look at the Events Leading Up to This Point
Broke On: Sunday, 26 May 2024US lawmakers' visit to Taiwan amidst China's largest military drills in over a year heightens tensions between the self-governing democracy and Beijing. The Chinese Communist Party views Taiwan as its territory and has threatened military action if necessary. In response, US lawmakers led by House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul visited Taiwan, vowing to bolster its defense with weapons deliveries. China conducted military drills around the island in opposition to the visit and warned American lawmakers against supporting Taiwan independence forces. The situation remains tense due to Taiwan's critical role in advanced semiconductor manufacturing, with approximately 90% of such manufacturing taking place on the island. 
Baidu PR Head's Controversial Endorsement of Long Working Hours Sparks Outrage Among Chinese Workers
Broke On: Thursday, 09 May 2024Baidu's former PR head, Qu Jing, caused controversy with videos endorsing long working hours and disregarding employee wellbeing. Younger workers criticized the culture in China's tech sector, as companies and regulators reevaluate workplace practices following scandals and reports of employee deaths. 
3 Body Problem: A Fascinating Exploration of Science and Morality in a Distant Planet
Broke On: Thursday, 21 March 2024A new Netflix adaptation of Liu Cixin's popular Chinese science fiction novel, 'The Three-Body Problem', has sparked mixed reactions in China. The eight-part series titled '3 Body Problem' is based on the Hugo Award-winning novel and involves multiple narratives spanning decades and generations. While some accuse Netflix of making China look bad, others criticize the adaptation for not accurately representing their country's history during Mao Zedong's Cultural Revolution. Despite these criticisms, '3 Body Problem' is a fascinating exploration of complex scientific concepts and moral dilemmas worth watching for fans of science fiction. 
7.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Remote Part of China's Western Xinjiang Region Early Tuesday
Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck a remote part of China's western Xinjiang region early Tuesday, rocking Uchturpan county in Aksu prefecture.