Fact-Checking Organizations in Mainland China: Characteristics, Verification Approaches, and Practices
Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly
Published online on April 29, 2026
Abstract
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This study examines fact-checking in mainland China’s hybrid-authoritarian media system, focusing on the intersection of state authority, platform governance, and audience participation. We analyzed 2,719 text-based fact checks from 7 institutions and 3,...
This study examines fact-checking in mainland China’s hybrid-authoritarian media system, focusing on the intersection of state authority, platform governance, and audience participation. We analyzed 2,719 text-based fact checks from 7 institutions and 3,...