The Epoch Times is a multi-language newspaper
[2] founded in 2000 by John Tang and a group of
Chinese Americans associated with the
Falun Gong spiritual movement.
[3] Though the newspaper is known for general interest topics with a focus on news about China and its
human rights issues,
it has become known for its support of U.S. President Donald Trump and favorable coverage of far-right politicians in Europe; a 2019 report showed it to be the second-largest funder of pro-Trump Facebook advertising after the Trump campaign.[4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11] The newspaper is part of the
Epoch Media Group, which also operates
New Tang Dynasty Television (NTD).
[7] The group's news sites and
YouTube channels have spread
conspiracy theories such as
QAnon and
anti-vaccination propaganda.
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For its articles, the publication draws from a network within China, as well as staff living in the West.
[14][15][16] The Epoch Times has print editions in English, Chinese, and six other languages.
[17] Fifteen additional languages are published online only. The English edition of
The Epoch Times is sold in broadsheet format Monday to Friday in New York City and Washington, D.C., and weekly across the United States and Canada.
[17] A typical issue includes news sections, including Nation, World, Business, Opinion, and Commentary, and lifestyle sections, including Travel, Life & Tradition, Mind & Body, Food, and Puzzles.
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The Epoch Times has been publishing in Chinese since May 2000. It is either sold or distributed free-of-charge in 35 countries, including various international regional editions.
The Epoch Times websites are blocked in mainland China.
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