Amy Chang
Amy Chang is a reporter and researcher covering Taiwan and China for The New York Times from Taipei, with a focus on politics, society and security. She has covered a wide range of issues including China's Covid lockdowns and the rare protests against them as well as the geopolitical tensions across the Taiwan Strait. Amy is particularly interested in stories about shifting identities in societies and how that affects different generations. Since moving from Beijing to Taiwan in 2020, much of her work has focused on the social changes, history and culture of the island democracy. Prior to joining The Times, Amy worked as an assistant editor for The Times' Chinese-language website in Beijing before becoming a social media editor and a writer of news briefings and articles for the Chinese site. In 2020, she became a reporter and researcher for The Times in Taiwan, covering China and Taiwan in English. As a Times journalist, Amy is committed to upholding the standards of integrity outlined in our Ethical Journalism Handbook.
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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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- Amy Chang appears to have a neutral reporting style with no clear political affiliations.
Conflicts of Interest
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Examples:
- Amy Chang has a potential conflict of interest as she grew up in Taiwan and studied at National Taiwan University. This may influence her reporting on topics related to Taiwan, potentially leading to a more favorable view of the country.
Contradictions
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- In the article 'Typhoon Gaemi Approaches Taiwan as Hundreds of Flights Are Canceled', Amy Chang contradicts herself by stating that Typhoon Gaemi is expected to make landfall on Taiwan's North East coast late on Wednesday, while also mentioning that the typhoon has led to the cancellation of parts of Taiwan's largest annual military drills. This creates confusion about the severity and impact of the typhoon.
- In the article 'Why Lawmakers Are Brawling and People Are Protesting in Taiwan', Amy Chang contradicts herself by stating that thousands protested outside Taiwan's parliament against the changes seen as favourable to China, while also mentioning that opposition parties proposed a bill which would expand legislative powers to investigate the administration and authorize lawmakers to punish officials found in contempt. This creates confusion about who is responsible for the protests.
Deceptions
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- Amy Chang uses deceptive practices in her article 'Why Lawmakers Are Brawling and People Are Protesting in Taiwan' by not disclosing that opposition parties proposed a bill which would expand legislative powers to investigate the administration and authorize lawmakers to punish officials found in contempt. This creates a misleading narrative about who is responsible for the protests.
Recent Articles
Typhoon Gaemi: Powerful Storm Threatens Taiwan, Philippines with Heavy Rain and Winds
Broke On: Wednesday, 24 July 2024Typhoon Gaemi threatens Taiwan and the Philippines, causing devastating floods and landslides with at least 13 fatalities in the Philippines and over 600,000 people displaced.<dummy00009>ing heavy rain and strong winds, it is expected to make landfall on Taiwan later today. The storm's impact may also affect Fujian in Southeast China. 
Opposition Parties Secure Majority, Pass Controversial Measures in Taiwan's Legislature Amid Protests and Heated Debates
Broke On: Tuesday, 28 May 2024In May 2024, Taiwan's opposition-controlled legislature passed controversial measures limiting President Lai Ching-te's power, sparking intense protests from his supporters and concerns over Chinese influence. The opposition parties secured a majority in January elections and introduced bills for increased budget control and information access. Protests remained peaceful as thousands opposed the changes, which critics argue undermine democracy and weaken cross-party unity on defense priorities.