Radio Free Asia

Radio Free Asia (RFA) is a nonprofit news organization that provides fact-based journalism to audiences in repressive societies. RFA aims to promote democracy and freedom of information while giving a voice to those who are underrepresented or oppressed. The organization covers various topics, including politics, human rights, economics, and culture in Asia and beyond. RFA is committed to maintaining high journalistic standards and ensuring its reporting is accurate, impartial, and reliable.

100%

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 is known for its high journalistic standards. It strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. It has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

100%

Examples:

  • Radio Free Asia provides fact-based journalism to audiences in repressive societies, such as North Korea and Tibetan and Uyghur regions within the People's Republic of China.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • There are no reported conflicts of interest for Radio Free Asia.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • China's stance on Second Thomas Shoal is contradictory as they demand the removal of personnel and facilities, yet do not accept a permanent outpost.
  • The articles state that China demands the Philippines tow away the BRP Sierra Madre while also stating that they will not accept a permanent outpost if construction materials and personnel are sent in large amounts.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • There are no reported instances of deception in Radio Free Asia's articles.

Recent Articles

  • Philippines and China Reach Temporary Agreement over Contested South China Sea Shoal

    Philippines and China Reach Temporary Agreement over Contested South China Sea Shoal

    Broke On: Tuesday, 23 July 2024 The South China Sea dispute between China and the Philippines reaches a temporary resolution as both sides agree to allow Filipino supply deliveries to their naval vessel at Second Thomas Shoal. Tensions escalated when Chinese forces seized Philippine navy boats, leading to diplomatic protests through the UN. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr reaffirmed his country's territorial claims in the West Philippine Sea during his state of the nation address. The details of this arrangement are undisclosed, but it may serve as a potential model for resolving China's disputes with other governments.
  • Japan and the Philippines Sign Historic Defense Pact Amid Growing Concerns Over China's Assertiveness in South China Sea

    Japan and the Philippines Sign Historic Defense Pact Amid Growing Concerns Over China's Assertiveness in South China Sea

    Broke On: Monday, 08 July 2024 Japan and the Philippines signed a historic Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) in July 2024, enabling greater military cooperation between the two nations amid shared concerns over China's assertiveness in the East and South China Seas. This marks Japan's first such arrangement with an Asian country, following Chinese coast guard vessels ramming Philippine navy supply boats. The RAA allows for joint exercises, training, and operations, with Japanese troops participating in annual Balikatan drills and accessing Philippine bases.