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35-676: According to the China Times the Taiwan Semiconductor Research Institute is the "world’s only national science and technology research and development center which integrates integrated circuit design, chip offline manufacturing, and semiconductor component manufacturing process research." The Taiwan Semiconductor Research Institute was created in 2019 through the merger of the National Nano Device Laboratories and National Chip Implementation Center under

70-496: A betting scandal dissolved the team seven years into its operation. The founder, Yu Chi-chung  [ zh ] , died in 2002, leaving the presidency of the paper to his second son, Yu Chien-hsin  [ zh ] . Yu Chi-chung's eldest daughter, Yu Fan-ing, is the vice president. The bureau chief is Lin Shengfen ( 林聖芬 ), the general manager Huang Chao-sung ( 黃肇松 ), and the chief editor Huang Ch'ing-lung ( 黃清龍 ). In 2008,

105-636: A centre for women journalists in Afghanistan in 2017, a creative protest with street-artist C215 in Strasbourg for Turkish journalists in detention, turning off the Eiffel Tower lights in tribute to murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Kashoggi and providing training to journalists and bloggers in Syria. In July 2018, RSF sent a mission to Saudi Arabia to call for the release of 30 journalists. The organisation publishes

140-779: A gallery of Predators of Press Freedom, highlighting the most egregious international violators of press freedom. It also maintains an online Press Freedom Barometer, monitoring the number of journalists, media workers and citizen journalists killed or imprisoned. Its programme Operation Collateral Freedom, launched in 2014, provides alternative access to censored websites by creating mirror sites: 22 sites have been unblocked in 12 countries, including Iran, China, Saudi Arabia and Vietnam. RSF offers grants to journalists at risk and supports media workers in need of refuge and protection. RSF's annual Press Freedom Prize, created in 1992, honours courageous and independent journalists who have faced threats or imprisonment for their work and who have challenged

175-502: A healthy space for information. JTI distinguishes itself from similar initiatives by focusing on the process of journalism rather than content alone. Media outlets will be expected to comply with standards that include transparency of ownership, sources of revenue and proof of a range of professional safeguards. RSF's defence of journalistic freedom includes international missions, the publication of country reports, training of journalists and public protests. In this function RSF publishes

210-505: A quarter of its funds in 2018: On 22 February 2020, RSF issued a statement condemning the IRGC's call for journalists to be detained in Iran. IRGC intelligence has summoned some journalists and banned any media activities. Reporters Without Borders described the IRGC's intelligence action as "arbitrary and illegal" and aimed at "preventing journalists from being informed on social media." Following

245-499: A range of factors currently threatening that freedom. This includes: political control of the media, subjugation of news and information to private interests, the growing influence of corporate actors, online mass disinformation and the erosion of quality journalism. This Commission published the International Declaration on Information and Democracy to state principles, define objectives and propose forms of governance for

280-502: A yearly count of journalists killed on the job. To mark World Day Against Cyber-Censorship on 12 March 2020, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) unveiled a list of 20 Digital Predators of Press Freedom and announced that it is unblocking access to a total 21 websites in the sixth year of its Operation Collateral Freedom. RSF was founded in Montpellier , France , in 1985 by Robert Ménard , Rémy Loury, Jacques Molénat and Émilien Jubineau. It

315-746: Is a daily Chinese-language newspaper published in Taiwan and one of the most widely circulated newspapers in Taiwan. Founded in 1950, the China Times Group was acquired by food and media conglomerate Want Want , which also owns TV stations CTV and CTiTV . The paper is generally perceived by the Taiwanese general public to be supportive of the pan-Blue coalition , which consists of the Kuomintang and allied political groups—while also facing allegations that it supports

350-617: Is an international non-profit and non-governmental organization headquartered in Paris, which focuses on safeguarding the right to freedom of information . It describes its advocacy as founded on the belief that everyone requires access to the news and information, in line with Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights that recognises the right to receive and share information regardless of frontiers, along with other international rights charters. RSF has consultative status at

385-926: The American Express , the Société Générale , the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency , and Ford Foundation . In 2005 RSF was reported by The Guardian to have been criticised by left-wing writer Diana Barahona for accepting funding from the National Endowment for Democracy in the US and the Center for a Free Cuba . She accused RSF of being part of “a neocon crusade” against Fidel Castro 's Government of Cuba . In response, Secretary-general Robert Ménard stated that funding from NED totalled 0.92 per cent of RSF's budget and

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420-472: The Financial Times and announced the intent to file defamation claims against any news organization that cited the Financial Times report. Reporters Without Borders called the lawsuit a "an abusive libel suit" and accused Want Want of harassing an experienced journalist. The lawsuit was dropped by Want Want on March 11, 2021. The China Times was historically aligned with the liberal wing (自由派) of

455-632: The Kuomintang . Since China Times was bought by the pro-China Taiwanese businessman tycoon Tsai Eng-Meng , head of Want Want Holdings Limited , in 2008, the Times has veered into an editorial stance more sympathetic to the positions of the Chinese Communist Party . It has since been criticized of being "very biased" in favor of positive news about the Chinese government. In a 2020 interview with Stand News , an anonymous Times journalist described

490-689: The Munich Charter , an authoritative document which clarifies the "Rights and Obligations" of Journalists. The Munich Charter (fr. Charte de Munich) was developed by the German Journalist Association (de. Deutscher Journalisten-Verband ), published in Munich 1971, and is accepted as authoritative within the profession. It was later adopted by most journalists' unions in Europe. Recent global advocacy and practical interventions have included: opening

525-628: The National Applied Research Laboratories . TSRI was inaugurated on Jan. 30 2019 at Hsinchu Science Park . The Chip Implementation Center Establishment Project was initiated in 1992 with the National Chip Implementation Center (NCIC) being inaugurated in 1997. In 2003 it was incorporated into NARLabs. In 2007 the CIC had 106 employees with 66 being full-time researchers. The National Nano Device Laboratories (NDL)

560-791: The United Nations , UNESCO , the Council of Europe , and the International Organisation of the Francophonie . RSF works on the ground in defence of individual journalists at risk and at the highest levels of government and international forums to defend the right to freedom of expression and information. It provides daily briefings and press releases on threats to media freedom in French , English , Spanish , Portuguese, Arabic, Persian and Chinese and publishes an annual press freedom round up,

595-640: The China Times Group was sold to the Want Want Holdings Limited, the largest rice cake manufacturer in Taiwan. In 2019, the Financial Times published a report alleging that the China Times as well as Chung T'ien Television , also owned by Want Want , took daily orders from the Taiwan Affairs Office . The Want Want China Times Media Group subsequently filed defamation claims against

630-463: The Press Freedom Prize: courage, independence and impact. Every few years, RSF also distributes Press freedom predator anti-awards. RSF issues a report annually. RSF reported that 67 journalists were killed, while 879 were arrested and 38 were abducted in 2012. The number of journalists killed worldwide in 2014 was 66, two-thirds of whom were killed in war zones. The deadliest areas for

665-583: The World Press Freedom Index, that measures the state of media freedom in 180 countries. The organisation provides assistance to journalists at risk and training in digital and physical security , as well as campaigning to raise public awareness of abuse against journalists and to secure their safety and liberty. RSF lobbies governments and international bodies to adopt standards and legislation in support of media freedom and takes legal action in defence of journalists under threat. In addition, RSF keeps

700-426: The abuse of power. TV5-Monde is a partner in the prize. A Netizen Prize was introduced in 2010, in partnership with Google, recognising individuals, including bloggers and cyber-dissidents, who have advanced freedom of information online through investigative reporting or other initiatives. "Our Prizes RSF" . 25 April 2024. Archived from the original on 25 April 2024. In 2018, RSF launched new categories for

735-901: The democratic debate. At the Paris Peace Forum in 2018, 12 countries launched a political process aimed at providing democratic guarantees for news and information and freedom of opinion, based on the principles set out in the Declaration. RSF launched the Journalism Trust Initiative (JTI) in 2018 with its partners the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), Agence France Presse (AFP) and the Global Editors Network (GEN). JTI defines indicators for trustworthy journalism and rewards compliance, bringing tangible benefits for all media outlets and supporting them in creating

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770-639: The editorial stance of the paper as having changed completely after Tsai's acquisition. The interviewed journalist said the newspaper mandated the use of vocabulary that supports the PRC's positions on Taiwan, and prevented its reporters from covering topics that may be seen as against the Chinese government, such as issues involving the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests and massacre . Tsai himself has openly admitted to airing commercials from PRC authorities. Reporters Without Borders Reporters Without Borders ( RWB ; French : Reporters sans frontières ; RSF )

805-414: The global online space for information and communication. The Declaration emphasised that corporate entities with a structural function in the global space have duties, especially as regards political and ideological neutrality, pluralism and accountability. It called for recognition of the right to information that is diverse, independent and reliable in order to form opinions freely and participate fully in

840-732: The journalists in 2014 were Syria, Palestine, Ukraine, Iraq and Libya (needs citations). The number of journalists convicted by their government rose to 178 in 2014, most of them in Egypt, Ukraine , China , Eritrea and Iran. RSF said that 110 journalists were killed in the course of their work in 2015. In 2016, RSF stated that, there were 348 imprisoned journalists and 52 hostages. Nearly two-thirds of imprisoned journalists were in Turkey , China, Syria , Egypt and Iran. The RSF's 2017 annual report stated that 65 journalists were killed, 326 journalists were imprisoned and 54 journalists were taken hostage during

875-572: The organisation's policies. An International Council has oversight of the organisation's activities and approves the accounts and budget. In 2018, RSF launched the Information and Democracy Commission to introduce new guarantees for freedom of opinion and expression in the global space of information and communication. In a joint mission statement, the commission's presidents, RSF secretary-general Christophe Deloire and Nobel laureate Shirin Ebadi identified

910-579: The outbreak of the Coronavirus in Iran, RSF issued a statement on 6 March expressing concern over the health of imprisoned journalists. On 16 April 2020, RSF wrote to two United Nations special rapporteurs on Freedom of Expression and Health, urging the United Nations to issue serious warnings to governments that restrict freedom of expression in the context of the coronavirus epidemic. The letter, signed by RSF Director Christian Mihr, stated: "Freedom of

945-462: The political priorities of the Chinese Communist Party . The China Times was founded in February 1950 under the name Credit News ( Chinese : 徵信新聞 ; pinyin : Zhēngxìn xīnwén ), and focused mainly on price indices. The name changed on January 1, 1960, to Credit Newspaper (Chinese: 徵信新聞報 ; pinyin: Zhēngxìn xīnwénbào ), a daily with comprehensive news coverage. Color printing

980-552: The press and access to information are more important than ever at the time of Corona's pandemic." On 21 April 2020, the RSF based in Paris said that the pandemic had amplified and highlighted many crises and over shadowed freedom of the press. The high representative of the EU, Josep Borrell , stated that the pandemic should not be used to justify the limitation of democratic and civil freedoms and that

1015-549: The report, the Revolutionary Guards summoned a number of journalists, writers and human rights activists and threatened to detain them, forcing them to express their regrets or apologies for publishing their comments in cyberspace in order to silence them. On 25 June 2020, Reporters Without Borders issued a statement entitled "Online Repentance, a New Method of Repression in the Islamic Republic of Iran." According to

1050-627: The report, the Revolutionary Guards summoned and threatened to detain a number of journalists, writers, and human rights activists, forcing them to express regret or apology for posting their views online to silence them. The organisation condemned the pressure, threats and silence of social activists. RSF's budget for 2022 totalled €8m. 52% of the organisation's income comes from the state sector; 22% from foundations; 12% from commercial activities; 11% from sponsorships and public donations. Foundations supporting RSF's work through services include

1085-428: The rule of law and international commitments should be respected. He said freedom of speech and access to information should not be limited and that measures taken against the pandemic should not be used to restrict human rights advocates, reporters, media staff and institutions of civil societies. On 25 June 2020, RSF issued a statement entitled "Enforced online repentance, Iran's new method of repression". According to

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1120-404: The year. RSF's 2018 report stated that over 80 journalists were killed, 348 were currently imprisoned, and another 60 were being held hostage. In addition to its country, regional and thematic reports, RSF publishes a photography book 100 Photos for Press Freedom three times a year as a tool for advocacy and a fundraiser. It is a significant source of income for the organisation, raising nearly

1155-716: Was implemented under the National Submicron Device Laboratories Establishment Project in 1988. They began operating their first level-10 clean room in 1992. In 1993 they were renamed the National Millimicron Device Laboratories and in 2002 they were renamed the National Nano Device Laboratories. They were incorporated into NARLabs in 2003. China Times The China Times ( Chinese : 中國時報 ; pinyin : Zhōngguó Shíbào ; Pe̍h-ōe-jī : Tiong-kok Sî-pò , abbr. 中時 ; Zhōng Shí ; Tiong-sî )

1190-587: Was introduced on March 29, 1968, the first newspaper in Asia to make the move. On September 1, 1968, the name changed once again to China Times , presently based in the Wanhua District , Taipei . By the 1970s, the China Times became one of the two largest traditional news groups in Taiwan, alongside United Daily News . China Times once managed a Taiwan-based baseball team, the China Times Eagles , but

1225-516: Was registered as a non-profit organisation in 1995. Ménard was RSF's first secretary general, succeeded by Jean-Francois Juillard . Christophe Deloire was appointed secretary-general in 2012. RSF's head office is based in Paris. It has 13 regional and national offices, including Brussels, London, Washington, Berlin, Rio de Janeiro, Taipei and Dakar, and a network of 146 correspondents. It employs 57 salaried staff in Paris and internationally. A board of governors, elected from RSF's members, approves

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