Nikkei Asia

Nikkei Asia is a news organization that provides in-depth coverage of business, politics, technology, and other topics related to Asia. The site often reports on the actions and statements of governments and corporations. While the reporting is generally reliable and informative, there have been instances of contradictions, conflicts of interest, and deceptive practices.

88%

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

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This news site 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 its reporting.

Bias

90%

Examples:

  • The articles provided by Nikkei Asia tend to focus on international relations and business, often reporting on the actions and statements of governments and corporations.

Conflicts of Interest

90%

Examples:

  • There are instances where Nikkei Asia reports on companies and organizations with which they may have a financial relationship, potentially leading to a conflict of interest.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • In some articles, contradictions are present when the author reports on actions or statements made by entities without providing context or full information.

Deceptions

85%

Examples:

  • Some articles contain deceptive practices such as selective reporting and sensationalist language.

Recent Articles

  • Hungarian PM Orbán's Surprise Visit to China: Discussing Ukraine Cease-fire and EU-China Relations Amid Tensions

    Hungarian PM Orbán's Surprise Visit to China: Discussing Ukraine Cease-fire and EU-China Relations Amid Tensions

    Broke On: Monday, 08 July 2024 Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán visited China in July 2024, meeting with President Xi Jinping to discuss ending the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Orbán's trip followed a visit to Moscow, where he met with Putin and faced criticism from EU allies. The leaders discussed distancing the EU from Western powers during Hungary's Council presidency.
  • BYD Opens New EV Plant in Thailand Amidst Tariffs, Creating 10,000 Jobs and Manufacturing Dolphin, Atto 3, Seal and Sealion 6 Models

    BYD Opens New EV Plant in Thailand Amidst Tariffs, Creating 10,000 Jobs and Manufacturing Dolphin, Atto 3, Seal and Sealion 6 Models

    Broke On: Thursday, 04 July 2024 Chinese automaker BYD inaugurates new electric vehicle plant in Thailand, expanding production capacity to 150,000 vehicles annually and creating 10,000 jobs. The factory will manufacture several models including the Dolphin and Atto 3, with discounts for local buyers. Amidst rising tariffs from EU and US governments on Chinese EVs, Thailand aims to have 30% of its vehicles electric by 2030.
  • China's Factory Activity Contracts for Second Consecutive Month in June: What's Next at the Upcoming Communist Party Meeting?

    China's Factory Activity Contracts for Second Consecutive Month in June: What's Next at the Upcoming Communist Party Meeting?

    Broke On: Sunday, 30 June 2024 China's factory activity contracted for the second month in a row in June, with the official manufacturing PMI at 49.5. The non-manufacturing PMI also fell to 50.5, indicating weakness in China's economy despite hopes for revival from a key Communist Party meeting.
  • Amazon Takes on Temu and Shein: New Marketplace for Affordable Chinese Imports

    Amazon Takes on Temu and Shein: New Marketplace for Affordable Chinese Imports

    Broke On: Wednesday, 26 June 2024 Amazon launches new section for low-priced fashion and lifestyle items from Chinese sellers, allowing direct shipping to U.S. consumers and saving merchants costs. This aggressive move aims to compete with Temu and Shein's popularity in offering rock-bottom prices.
  • EU and China to Discuss Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles Amidst Subsidy Concerns

    EU and China to Discuss Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles Amidst Subsidy Concerns

    Broke On: Saturday, 22 June 2024 The EU and China have initiated consultations over the EU's proposed tariffs on electric vehicles imported from China, following findings of heavy government subsidies in China's electric vehicle sector. Germany, with significant auto industry involvement, has been vocal about the issue. The EU Commission proposes tariffs up to 48%, while China criticizes it as protectionism and calls for dialogue. German automakers fear harm to local industry if tariffs are imposed, while China sets ambitious goals for green transformation and domestic electric vehicle production.
  • Huawei's HarmonyOS Surpasses Apple's iOS as Second Best-Selling Mobile Operating System in China: A Look at Huawei's Advancements in AI and Operating Systems

    Huawei's HarmonyOS Surpasses Apple's iOS as Second Best-Selling Mobile Operating System in China: A Look at Huawei's Advancements in AI and Operating Systems

    Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024 Huawei, a Chinese tech powerhouse, unveiled advancements in AI and operating systems at a recent developer conference. HarmonyOS, Huawei's second-best-selling mobile OS in China with over 900 million devices, surpassed Apple's iOS. Huawei's AI infrastructure ranks second after Nvidia. Despite US sanctions, Huawei made these strides in just 10 years and announced HarmonyOS NEXT beta testing for improved performance and power consumption.
  • Japanese Automakers Toyota, Mazda, Honda, Suzuki and Yamaha Suspend Shipments Due to Safety Test Irregularities

    Japanese Automakers Toyota, Mazda, Honda, Suzuki and Yamaha Suspend Shipments Due to Safety Test Irregularities

    Broke On: Monday, 03 June 2024 Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism discovered irregularities in safety tests by six automakers and a motorcycle manufacturer, leading to temporary suspensions of shipments for nine models from Toyota Motor, Mazda Motor, Yamaha Motor, Honda Motor and Suzuki Motor. Infractions included false data submission and improper modifications. The exact nature of the infractions and their impact on vehicle performance remain unclear. This is not the first time Japanese automakers have faced testing issues.
  • US-China Tech Wars Escalate: Commerce Department Revokes Huawei Licenses Amidst China's Investment in RISC-V Technology

    US-China Tech Wars Escalate: Commerce Department Revokes Huawei Licenses Amidst China's Investment in RISC-V Technology

    Broke On: Tuesday, 07 May 2024 The Commerce Department's decision to revoke licenses for exporting US tech to Huawei marks a new escalation in the tech wars between the US and China. Amidst this, China is investing heavily in open source chip design technology RISC-V for military applications. The Biden administration is reportedly considering restricting imports of semiconductors with potential national security risks.
  • China's Real Estate Slump Threatens Municipal Bond Market, Especially Special-Purpose Infrastructure Bonds

    China's Real Estate Slump Threatens Municipal Bond Market, Especially Special-Purpose Infrastructure Bonds

    Broke On: Monday, 11 March 2024 China's real estate slump has affected the municipal bond market, particularly for special-purpose infrastructure bonds. With a total outstanding issue amount of 25.3 trillion yuan ($3.6 trillion), these bonds are almost as large as government bonds.
  • China's New Securities Regulator Promises Zero-Tolerance Policy Against Malicious Short Selling

    China's New Securities Regulator Promises Zero-Tolerance Policy Against Malicious Short Selling

    Broke On: Thursday, 08 February 2024 China's securities regulator, Wu Qing, has been appointed as chairman and party secretary of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), replacing Yi Huiman. The CSRC has announced a new zero-tolerance policy against malicious short selling.