Students Speak Out Against Fake News|抵制造神假新聞 50個學生團體連署

Last month, National Taiwan University and National Chengchi University students launched a boycott against several television channels. Recently, 50 student organizations from various universities, including NTU, NCCU, and National Cheng Kung University, joined forces to establish the Youths Against Fake News Front. They will boycott news reports that are biased or have not been fact-checked, and will also warn people about the "Chinese factor" behind news.


The Youths Against Fake News Front was formed by around 50 student organizations from National Taiwan University, National Chengchi University, National Cheng Kung University, and other schools. It urges everyone to boycott news reports that have not been fact-checked or are biased. It also reminds people of the so-called "Chinese factor" behind news to call on the government to resist China's manipulation of news.

When the media touches upon public policy or some controversial issues, or a politician issues a statement that could have an impact on public interest, you need to rationally reflect on the different viewpoints. It must accept a certain degree of supervision, it is not purely a commodity market consideration.

With regards to the media's choice of issues, scholars say if "styles" are different, adjustments can be made depending on market direction and ratings. However, if issues involve "public interest," more viewpoints should be presented.

There are indeed many very strange fake news entering into
Taiwan from abroad. The news comes from a type of manipulated result, so people can't help but be skeptical that it could be a systematic or planned conduct. If the media cannot filter news, then of course it will face legal and market tests and pressure.

With regards to whether there is news related to an "information war" with China, scholars believe strange news is indeed present on social and communication software. The government needs to have more complete policies to respond to this issue if national security becomes involved.