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| United Daily News (Taiwan) | |
|---|---|
| Name | United Daily News |
| Native name | 聯合報 |
| Type | Daily newspaper |
| Format | Broadsheet |
| Founded | 1951 |
| Founder | 王惕吾 |
| Headquarters | Taipei, Taiwan |
| Language | Chinese (Traditional) |
| Circulation | (see article) |
United Daily News (Taiwan) is a major Chinese-language newspaper based in Taipei, established in 1951 by 王惕吾 during the early years of the Republic of China (Taiwan) administration in the aftermath of the Chinese Civil War and the retreat of the Kuomintang to Taiwan Province. The paper grew alongside institutions such as the Academia Sinica, National Chengchi University, and the Central News Agency, competing with rivals like the China Times, the Liberty Times, and the Apple Daily (Taiwan). Over decades it intersected with events including the White Terror (Taiwan), the Taiwan democratization movement, the 1996 Taiwan presidential election, and cross-strait relations involving the People's Republic of China and the United States.
Founded in 1951 by a team associated with figures from Yangtze, Shanghai, and other mainland origins, the newspaper emerged as part of a postwar media landscape that included entities like the Bulletin (報), the Central Daily News, and the China Times Group. During the 1950s and 1960s it interacted with censorship frameworks tied to the Temporary Provisions Effective During the Period of Communist Rebellion and incidents such as the Kaohsiung Incident, while engaging with personalities like Chiang Kai-shek, Chiang Ching-kuo, and intellectuals from the New Tide faction. In the 1980s and 1990s the paper covered the lifting of martial law, the rise of political figures including Lee Teng-hui and Chen Shui-bian, and participated in the media expansion exemplified by publishers like Want Want China Times Group and broadcasters such as China Television (CTV). Into the 21st century it documented developments such as the 2008 Taiwanese legislative election, the Sunflower Student Movement, and cross-strait accords like the Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement.
The enterprise is connected to media conglomerates and family holdings similar in profile to entities behind Want Want China Times Group and Next Digital, with corporate structures that interface with regulatory bodies such as the National Communications Commission (Taiwan) and financial institutions like the Taiwan Stock Exchange. Executive leadership has included publishers and chairpersons who interacted with figures from the Kuomintang and business leaders with ties to markets in Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Singapore. Organizationally it operates printing facilities in regions akin to Taichung and Kaohsiung, distribution networks comparable to those of United Daily News Group peers, and advertising partnerships with firms such as Foxconn, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, and multinational advertisers.
Editorial positions have been analyzed alongside stances taken by outlets like the China Times, the Liberty Times, and the Taipei Times; commentators compare its editorials with the orientations of political parties including the Kuomintang, the Democratic Progressive Party, and smaller groups like the New Power Party. Coverage has reflected perspectives on cross-strait policy, relations with the United States Department of State, and positions during contests such as the 2016 Taiwanese presidential election and the 2020 Taiwanese general election. The paper's op-eds have featured contributors from institutions like National Taiwan University, SOAS University of London, and think tanks including the Brookings Institution and the Rand Corporation, generating debates about partisanship, media pluralism, and the role of press freedom as debated in forums like the World Press Freedom Index.
Circulation figures evolved alongside rivals including the Apple Daily (Taiwan), with print distribution concentrated in metropolitan areas such as Taipei, New Taipei City, Taichung, and Kaohsiung. Readership demographics span professionals affiliated with institutions like National Chengchi University and the Academia Sinica, business executives from companies like TSMC and Acer, as well as overseas communities in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia. Distribution channels have integrated logistics comparable to Yamato Transport and retail points like 7-Eleven (Taiwan), while audience measurement references organizations such as the Audit Bureau of Circulations and ratings from media analytics firms.
The newspaper publishes sections covering domestic affairs, international news, finance, culture, and sports, paralleling content areas found in publications like the New York Times, the Financial Times, and the South China Morning Post. Regular supplements and weekend magazines have featured cultural coverage related to institutions such as the National Palace Museum, arts pieces linked to the Taipei Fine Arts Museum, lifestyle features referencing brands like Uniqlo and Muji, and business columns citing companies like Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. and MediaTek. Opinion pages have hosted columnists from universities such as National Taiwan University and foreign correspondents with past positions at outlets like the Associated Press and the BBC.
The paper developed online platforms and mobile applications to compete with digital operations like Apple Daily (Taiwan), The News Lens, and global outlets including Reuters and Bloomberg. Multimedia offerings include video segments akin to productions by Taiwan Public Television Service and podcasts comparable to series produced by NPR and The Economist, while social media engagement occurs across services such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Digital strategy involved partnerships with technology firms such as Google Taiwan, content distribution through platforms similar to LINE (app), and initiatives targeting readers across ecosystems in Android and iOS.
Critiques have concerned perceived political bias compared with papers like the Liberty Times and allegations linked to media ownership parallels observed in the China Times saga; disputes involved public figures including legislators from the Legislative Yuan, business leaders, and academics from National Chengchi University. Investigations and public debates referenced cases resembling libel suits, advertising pressure controversies akin to episodes in the Hong Kong press, and discussions about media concentration flagged by organizations such as Reporters Without Borders and the Committee to Protect Journalists. Coverage of sensitive incidents, including cross-strait incidents and social movements like the Sunflower Student Movement, attracted scrutiny from civil society groups, legal scholars, and international observers engaged with issues of press ethics.
Category:Newspapers published in Taiwan