Why China supports Trump's decision to cut VOA funding
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Why China supports Trump's decision to cut VOA funding

India Today  

China's state-controlled media has hailed US President Donald Trump's decision to cut funding for Voice of America and other US government-funded news outlets. “But as for the media you mentioned, their bad records in reporting on China are not a secret.” Last week, Trump’s administration put almost the entire staff of VOA on leave and ended grants to Radio Free Asia and other media with similar news programming. VOA plays a significant role in providing independent news coverage, with its Chinese-language website often addressing stories ignored by China's state-controlled media. Clayton Weimers, USA executive director of the press advocacy group Reporters Without Borders, said that authoritarian regimes are “the biggest winners” from Trump's gutting of the US Agency for Global Media.

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Muting of 'lie factory' VOA should have come earlier
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3 days ago

Muting of 'lie factory' VOA should have come earlier

China Daily  

By Li Yang | China Daily | Updated: 2025-03-25 07:42 MA XUEJING/CHINA DAILY The way in which Voice of America was muted recently, following the Donald Trump administration cutting its funding, might have been beyond the expectations of its employees. Founded in 1942, the international broadcasting state media network's targeted and primary audience is non-Americans outside the US borders, especially …

Muting of 'lie factory' VOA should have come earlier
Trending News
3 days ago

Muting of 'lie factory' VOA should have come earlier

China Daily  

MA XUEJING/CHINA DAILY The way in which Voice of America was muted recently, following the Donald Trump administration cutting its funding, might have been beyond the expectations of its employees. Founded in 1942, the international broadcasting state media network's targeted and primary audience is non-Americans outside the US borders, especially those living in countries without "press freedom". VOA continued to …

Critics: Trump’s cuts to US news outlets benefit China, adversaries
1 week, 1 day ago

Critics: Trump’s cuts to US news outlets benefit China, adversaries

Firstpost  

On Saturday, more than 1,300 Voice of America employees were placed on leave and funding for its sister news services was terminated, a likely fatal blow to the outlets U.S. lawmakers and rights advocates say the Trump administration’s drive to dismantle U.S. government-funded news outlets, including Voice of America and Radio Free Asia, is a major blow to Washington’s hard-earned …

Chinese state media revel in demise of Voice of America, Radio Free Asia
1 week, 2 days ago

Chinese state media revel in demise of Voice of America, Radio Free Asia

Al Jazeera  

Shutdown of US-funded news outlets ends more than 80 years of uncensored news broadcasts in China. The daily tabloid described VOA as a “carefully crafted propaganda machine” whose “primary function is to serve Washington’s need to attack other countries based on ideological demands”. While declining to comment directly on the Trump administration’s domestic policies, Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson …

Trump’s cuts to Voice of America may be welcomed by China’s government
1 week, 2 days ago

Trump’s cuts to Voice of America may be welcomed by China’s government

Associated Press  

BEIJING — The recent move by U.S. President Donald Trump to make cuts at Voice of America and other U.S. government-run media may be welcome news for China’s ruling Communist Party. “But as for the media you mentioned, their bad records in reporting on China are not a secret.” The Trump’s administration put almost the entire staff of Voice of …

China, Russia eager to fill void as Trump axes US-funded media
1 week, 2 days ago

China, Russia eager to fill void as Trump axes US-funded media

Raw Story  

As President Donald Trump moves to axe Voice of America and other US-funded media, China and Russia are eager to fill the void. Lisa Curtis, who was a senior official on the National Security Council in Trump's first term and serves as board chair of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, formed in the Cold War to reach behind the Iron Curtain, …

Look Who’s Whooping Donald Trump Dismantles US Govt-Funded Voice of America Radio Free Asia
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1 week, 2 days ago

Look Who’s Whooping Donald Trump Dismantles US Govt-Funded Voice of America Radio Free Asia

ABP News  

Donald Trump Executive Order: Chinese commentators could barely contain their excitement — not that anyone seemed to be trying — as US President Donald Trump signed an executive order last week to dismantle Voice of America, which sought to serve as the US’ voice in the outside world, including countries with heavily controlled media like China and Iran. China’s state-run …

Donald Trump admin begins mass layoffs at Voice of America, other US-funded media
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1 week, 3 days ago

Donald Trump admin begins mass layoffs at Voice of America, other US-funded media

Hindustan Times  

President Donald Trump's administration on Sunday began mass layoffs at Voice of America and other US-funded media, making clear its intent to gut outlets long seen as critical for US influence. US President Donald Trump's administration on March 15 put journalists at Voice of America and other US-funded broadcasters on leave, abruptly freezing decades-old outlets long seen as critical to …

All Voice of America employees put on leave as Trump prepares to cut staff at US-funded media organisations
1 week, 5 days ago

All Voice of America employees put on leave as Trump prepares to cut staff at US-funded media organisations

India TV News  

All Voice of America employees put on leave as Trump prepares to cut staff at US-funded media organisations After coming to power in the US, the Trump administration has taken several steps to assert its authority over Voice of America. US President Donald Trump's administration began to make deep cuts to Voice of America and other government-run, pro-democracy programming on …

In global game of influence, China turns to a cheap and effective tool: fake news
5 months, 3 weeks ago

In global game of influence, China turns to a cheap and effective tool: fake news

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — When veteran U.S. diplomat Kurt Campbell traveled to the Solomon Islands to counter Beijing’s influence in the South Pacific country, he quickly saw just how far China would go to spread its message. Liu Pengyu, spokesman for the Chinese Embassy in the U.S., said allegations that China uses news websites and social media to spread pro-Beijing information and …

In global game of influence, China turns to a cheap and effective tool: fake news
5 months, 3 weeks ago

In global game of influence, China turns to a cheap and effective tool: fake news

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy When veteran U.S. diplomat …

China’s state media take a new tone toward the US ahead of meeting between their leaders
1 year, 4 months ago

China’s state media take a new tone toward the US ahead of meeting between their leaders

Associated Press  

Ahead of the highly anticipated meeting on Wednesday between U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, Chinese state media have taken a new tone toward the U.S. with less negative coverage, calls for a return to warmer ties and stories of Americans with positive connections to the country. China says the U.S. has deviated from pledges to “not …

US sees China propaganda efforts becoming more like Russia's
2 years ago

US sees China propaganda efforts becoming more like Russia's

Firstpost  

Washington: China has long been seen by the US as a prolific source of anti-American propaganda but less aggressive in its influence operations than Russia, which has used cyberattacks and covert operations to disrupt US elections and denigrate rivals. Lawmakers and officials are particularly concerned about countries that comprise the “Global South” in Africa, Asia and Latin America, where both …

How China is trying to reshape the world
2 years, 1 month ago

How China is trying to reshape the world

Hindustan Times  

In recent years, under autocratic top leader Xi Jinping, China has increasingly tried to meddle in Indian politics and society, using disinformation on social media platforms to potentially try and wield influence directly or indirectly. Beijing is expanding State media outlets, leveraging international social media platforms, using training programmes for foreign journalists, and signing content-sharing deals with media in other …

US and China ease restrictions on each other's journalists after Chinese leader Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden hold virtual summit
3 years, 4 months ago

US and China ease restrictions on each other's journalists after Chinese leader Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden hold virtual summit

ABC  

China and the US have agreed to ease restrictions on each other's journalists amid a slight relaxation of tensions between the two sides. Key points: Under the new terms, China will increase the length for which US journalist visas are valid from 90 days to a year The US said it would reciprocate and issues visas for one year for …

Taxpayer-funded news outlet Voice of America subjected to more leadership turmoil
4 years, 3 months ago

Taxpayer-funded news outlet Voice of America subjected to more leadership turmoil

CNN  

New York CNN Business — Voice of America, the global news outlet funded by the United States government, is suffering through yet more turmoil in the final weeks of the Trump administration. Biberaj warned in an internal memo Tuesday night that “attempts to trample VOA’s journalistic independence threatened to undermine our hard-won credibility at a time of global democratic backsliding …

Judge bars Trump appointee from interfering in Voice of America
4 years, 4 months ago

Judge bars Trump appointee from interfering in Voice of America

Al Jazeera  

US media agency head is accused of trying to turn the state-funded news organisation into a propaganda outlet for Donald Trump. A federal judge in the United States has effectively barred the head of the agency that runs the state-funded news organisation Voice of America from interfering in editorial operations or making personnel decisions. The ruling against US Agency for …

US hits Chinese media with new restrictions, upping tensions
4 years, 5 months ago

US hits Chinese media with new restrictions, upping tensions

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is hitting Chinese media outlets in the U.S. with new restrictions, a move that will further foment tensions in already deteriorating ties between the world’s two largest economies as President Donald Trump seeks to boost his anti-China credentials ahead of November’s election. The measures announced by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday target Yicai …

Blaming China won't solve America's problems
4 years, 6 months ago

Blaming China won't solve America's problems

China Daily  

It appears to them that it is politically incorrect to discuss progress of Chinese response. They may want to talk about how the Republic of Korea, Japan, Singapore responded to the outbreak, without mentioning that China, with a far larger population, might offer equally if not more important references for the US Under such circumstances, reporting and discussing China's effectiveness …

China warns US over actions against 4 more media outlets
4 years, 9 months ago

China warns US over actions against 4 more media outlets

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China warned Tuesday it will take countermeasures after the U.S. added four more Chinese media outlets to a list of organizations that should be considered “foreign missions” in the United States because of their ties to the government and ruling Communist Party. Foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian attacked the Trump administration’s move as “yet another example of the …

China vows to respond after US targets more state media outlets
4 years, 9 months ago

China vows to respond after US targets more state media outlets

CNN  

London CNN Business — China has vowed to make a “necessary and legitimate” response after the US government designated four more Chinese state media outlets as “foreign diplomatic missions.” On Monday, the Trump administration announced that it would treat China Central Television, China News Service, the People’s Daily and the Global Times as arms of the Chinese government, arguing that …

US designates 4 more Chinese media organizations as foreign diplomatic missions
4 years, 9 months ago

US designates 4 more Chinese media organizations as foreign diplomatic missions

CNN  

Washington CNN — The Trump administration announced that it will designate four more Chinese media organizations as foreign diplomatic missions, arguing that they are under the control of the Chinese Communist Party. “Furthermore … our action will increase transparency on the control of information, not just among their state propaganda outlets but also amongst legitimate journalists and news gatherings in …

Top Executives At VOA Resign As Trump Ally Prepares To Take Over
4 years, 9 months ago

Top Executives At VOA Resign As Trump Ally Prepares To Take Over

NPR  

Top Executives At VOA Resign As Trump Ally Prepares To Take Over Enlarge this image toggle caption VOA VOA The Voice of America's two top executives stepped down Monday following Senate confirmation of President Trump's pick to run the agency that oversees the international broadcaster. In a farewell message, Bennett thanked staff members for their "dedication to our mission" but …

White House slams Voice of America, VOA fights back
4 years, 11 months ago

White House slams Voice of America, VOA fights back

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The White House on Friday launched an unusual attack on the congressionally funded Voice of America, the U.S. broadcaster that for decades has provided independent news reporting around the world. In a broadside directed against VOA’s coverage of the pandemic and China on Friday, an official White House publication accused it of using taxpayer money “to speak for …

White House Attacks Voice Of America Over China Coronavirus Coverage
4 years, 11 months ago

White House Attacks Voice Of America Over China Coronavirus Coverage

NPR  

White House Attacks Voice Of America Over China Coronavirus Coverage The Voice of America defended itself Friday against accusations by the Trump White House that the news service is uncritically relaying Chinese propaganda about that country's effort to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. "VOA too often speaks for America's adversaries—not its citizens," The White House charged in an official statement released …

China's multi-billion dollar media campaign 'a major threat for democracies' around the world
6 years, 1 month ago

China's multi-billion dollar media campaign 'a major threat for democracies' around the world

ABC  

阅读中文版本 In September 2018, billboards adorned with kangaroos and pandas began popping up around Australia's capital cities as part of a $500 million advertising campaign urging viewers to "see the difference" on China's Central Global Television Network — available on Foxtel and Fetch TV. Key points: China's former president Hu Jintao committed $9.3b on a media expansion project in 2009 …

Trump is right that China uses its media to influence foreign opinion, but so does Washington
6 years, 5 months ago

Trump is right that China uses its media to influence foreign opinion, but so does Washington

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN — US President Donald Trump went off topic in characteristic style at the United Nations Security Council this week, accusing China of using state media to meddle in the upcoming midterm elections. On Wednesday, Xi himself extolled state media’s “contributions to the cause of the Party and the people,” and praised television workers in “promoting in-depth integration …

US news media biased reporting destroying trust
7 years, 8 months ago

US news media biased reporting destroying trust

China Daily  

CAI MENG/CHINA DAILY Like many in China, I have long felt the US news media is biased in its coverage of China. Americans might see such a problem when they look at the news media's treatment of US President Donald Trump. It is true that Trump has made plenty of controversial or outrageous comments since he started his presidential race, …

US news media biased reporting destroying trust
7 years, 8 months ago

US news media biased reporting destroying trust

China Daily  

CAI MENG/CHINA DAILY Like many in China, I have long felt the US news media is biased in its coverage of China. Americans might see such a problem when they look at the news media's treatment of US President Donald Trump. It is true that Trump has made plenty of controversial or outrageous comments since he started his presidential race, …

US news media biased reporting destroying trust
7 years, 8 months ago

US news media biased reporting destroying trust

China Daily  

CAI MENG/CHINA DAILY Like many in China, I have long felt the US news media is biased in its coverage of China. Americans might see such a problem when they look at the news media's treatment of US President Donald Trump. It is true that Trump has made plenty of controversial or outrageous comments since he started his presidential race, …

Media can perform better by using latest high-tech
8 years, 1 month ago

Media can perform better by using latest high-tech

China Daily  

Many traditional and social media outlets published articles on Feb 19 to highlight a speech delivered by General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee Xi Jinping for the media a year ago. In his speech for editors and reporters, Xi emphasized that the media must defend China's "territorial integrity" and urged the traditional media outlets to integrate …

One year on, Xi's speech injects vitality into media
8 years, 1 month ago

One year on, Xi's speech injects vitality into media

China Daily  

BEIJING -- China's major media outlets have carried articles profiling the changes to news reporting since President Xi Jinping gave a speech on the Communist Party of China's media and publicity work. On Feb. 19 last year, Xi, who is also general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, visited the People's Daily, Xinhua News Agency and China Central Television, the …

One year on, Xi's speech injects vitality into media
8 years, 1 month ago

One year on, Xi's speech injects vitality into media

China Daily  

BEIJING -- China's major media outlets have carried articles profiling the changes to news reporting since President Xi Jinping gave a speech on the Communist Party of China's media and publicity work. On Feb. 19 last year, Xi, who is also general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, visited the People's Daily, Xinhua News Agency and China Central Television, the …

One year on, Xi's speech injects vitality into media
8 years, 1 month ago

One year on, Xi's speech injects vitality into media

China Daily  

BEIJING -- China's major media outlets have carried articles profiling the changes to news reporting since President Xi Jinping gave a speech on the Communist Party of China's media and publicity work. On Feb. 19 last year, Xi, who is also general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, visited the People's Daily, Xinhua News Agency and China Central Television, the …

Making the info highway a two-way street[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn
9 years ago

Making the info highway a two-way street[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn

China Daily  

The adept presentation of publicity and news, of nuance and nationalism put forward by the best media practitioners in the West suggests that the Chinese media, too, can tell it like it is even while serving as the official voice of the State. In addition to offering real time information flow, essential to the business of business and cogent discussion …

VOA to pull the plug on Chinese radio shows
14 years, 1 month ago

VOA to pull the plug on Chinese radio shows

China Daily  

进入英语学习论坛下载音频 去听写专区一展身手 Major Western media organizations, faced with big budget cuts, are turning to more modern ways to reach out to Chinese audiences, shifting their focus from shortwave radio to digital media. Voice of America became the second mainstream Western media organization this year to announce plans to cancel its radio broadcasts in Chinese, following the BBC World Service, which …

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