Global Times

Basic Details

The Global Times is a daily tabloid newspaper under the auspices of the Chinese Communist Party's People's Daily newspaper, commenting on international issues from a nationalistic perspective.

The newspaper has spread unfounded conspiracy theories and disinformation related to the COVID-19 pandemic it is part of a broader set of Chinese state-run-media outlets forming part of the Chinese government's propaganda apparatus.

Established as a Chinese-language weekly publication in 1993, an English-language version was launched on 20 April 2009 as part of a Chinese campaign costing 45 billion yuan  to compete with overseas media.

Brand Details
Brand Name Global Times
Founded 1993
Founders People's Daily
Type Daily Newspaper
Editor-in-chief Hu Xijin
Language Chinese and English
Headquarters No.2 Jintai Xilu, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100733, People's Republic of China
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