2026.04.17 12:01 GMT+8

When data misleads: The hidden tricks behind 'objective' reports

Updated 2026.04.17 12:01 GMT+8
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In today's media landscape, reports from NGOs and think tanks are often treated as objective fact and widely disseminated by major news outlets. But how reliable are the numbers behind these reports?

In this episode of Facts Tell, we take a closer look at two widely referenced reports on northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. By examining their data sources, sampling methods and statistical reasoning, we break down how sweeping conclusions were drawn from limited or misinterpreted data.

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