Tiffany May

Tiffany May is a New York Times reporter based in Hong Kong. She covers politics, human rights, business, and society with a focus on exploring the nuances of how people and businesses respond to China's tightened grip over the city. Born and raised in Hong Kong, she joined The Times in 2017 after graduating from Columbia University. Fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin, Tiffany also has a deep interest in books and film. As a Times reporter, she is committed to upholding journalistic ethics outlined in the Ethical Journalism Handbook and strives to understand issues from multiple angles while giving those affected a chance to respond. She welcomes feedback from readers and can be contacted via email or secure tip line.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/tiffany-may

98%

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:
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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

100%

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  • The author appears to have a neutral reporting stance, not favoring any particular political viewpoint.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The author's employment by The New York Times may create a conflict of interest in reporting on certain topics related to the company or its competitors.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Selina Cheng was fired from her position at The Wall Street Journal. Selina Cheng was elected chair of the Hong Kong Journalists Association in June 2024.
  • Those convicted will be sentenced later along with 31 others who had entered guilty pleas.

Deceptions

100%

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  • No instances of deception were found in the articles provided.

Recent Articles

WSJ Reporter Selina Cheng's Unexpected Dismissal After HKJA Election Raises Concerns Over Press Freedom

WSJ Reporter Selina Cheng's Unexpected Dismissal After HKJA Election Raises Concerns Over Press Freedom

Broke On: Wednesday, 17 July 2024 In June 2024, Selina Cheng, a Hong Kong-based reporter for The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), was unexpectedly terminated after being elected as chair of the Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA). WSJ instructed Cheng to withdraw from the HKJA election and leave its board days before her victory. Her dismissal, without explanation or warning, raises concerns about WSJ's commitment to press freedom amidst Beijing's crackdown on freedoms in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Court Finds 14 Democracy Activists Guilty of Subversion: Sentencing and Mitigation Phase Ahead

Hong Kong Court Finds 14 Democracy Activists Guilty of Subversion: Sentencing and Mitigation Phase Ahead

Broke On: Thursday, 30 May 2024 In a landmark trial, 14 of 16 democracy activists and politicians were found guilty of subversion in Hong Kong on May 30, 2024. The defendants, including Benny Tai, Joshua Wong, Claudia Mo, and Leung Kwok-hung (Long Hair), faced charges for their involvement in an unofficial primary election held in July 2020. Some face life imprisonment while others could serve up to 10 years. The trial highlighted the imposition of mainland laws into Hong Kong's common law system, sparking concerns over autonomy and freedoms.