David Pierson

David Pierson is a foreign correspondent for The New York Times covering China. He has been a professional journalist since 1998 and has worked for The Los Angeles Times and The Times in various capacities. Born and raised in Hong Kong, he now lives and works there. His work has been recognized by several journalism organizations, including the Society of Professional Journalists, the National Press Club, and the Gerald Loeb Awards.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/david-pierson

91%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

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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

75%

Examples:

  • The author has a history of reporting on China's foreign policy and its engagement with the rest of the world, often highlighting how China's growing influence is shaping global affairs.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The author has worked for The New York Times and The Los Angeles Times, both major publications with potential conflicts of interest.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • In an article about Putin's visit to China, the author mentions a joint statement pledging closer cooperation in critical sectors like energy, space and military between Russia and China. This contradicts US accusations of suppression.

Deceptions

100%

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Recent Articles

Putin's Solidarity Visit to China: A Show of Power Amidst Western Isolation and Strategic Alignment

Putin's Solidarity Visit to China: A Show of Power Amidst Western Isolation and Strategic Alignment

Broke On: Thursday, 16 May 2024 Amidst international isolation due to the war in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin strengthened ties with China during a visit to Harbin. The trip included attending a trade fair and touring a defense research university, resulting in a joint statement criticizing US suppression of Russia and China while pledging closer cooperation in energy, space, and military sectors.