David Pierson,
David Pierson is a foreign correspondent for The New York Times covering China. He writes about China's foreign policy and its engagement with the rest of the world, focusing on how China's growing influence is shaping global affairs and forcing established powers to adapt. Pierson has been a professional journalist since 1998, previously working for The Los Angeles Times as a foreign correspondent based in Beijing and later as a Southeast Asia correspondent based in Singapore. He now lives and works in Hong Kong, where he was born and raised before leaving for the US as a teenager. His work has been recognized by the Society of Professional Journalists, the National Press Club, and the Gerald Loeb Awards among others. Pierson is a graduate of St. John's University in Queens, New York where he studied journalism.
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The Daily's Verdict
This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.
Bias
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Conflicts of Interest
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Contradictions
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- In article 'China Launches Military Drills Around Taiwan as ‘Punishment’', the author states that China launched military drills around Taiwan as a punishment for US House Speaker Pelosi's visit to Taiwan. In article 'Putin Will Visit Xi, Testing a ‘No Limits’ Partnership', the author writes about Putin visiting Xi and testing their partnership without mentioning any recent events that could have caused tension between China and the US.
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Recent Articles
China Conducts Military Drills Surrounding Taiwan After New President's Inauguration and Sovereignty Claim
Broke On: Thursday, 23 May 2024On May 23, 2024, China conducted military drills surrounding Taiwan in response to the inauguration of new president Lai Ching-te and his assertions of Taiwan's sovereignty. The exercises involved 73 military assets, including 15 navy vessels, 16 coast guard vessels, and 42 military aircraft. Putin's First Foreign Trip After Re-election: A Visit to China Amidst Bilateral Ties and International Politics
Broke On: Tuesday, 14 May 2024Russian President Vladimir Putin travels to China on May 16-17 for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, marking his first foreign trip since re-election. The visit comes amidst ongoing tensions between Russia and the West over Ukraine, with China adopting a neutral stance. Discussions are expected to focus on bilateral ties and international politics, potentially resulting in a joint declaration and signed agreements.
