The United States is currently beset by division and turmoil. Conservatives are clashing with liberals, while traditional values are under assault from progressivism. Inflation, the border crisis, and conflicts abroad have led to heightened instability around the world.

Media outlets that used to show mutual respect are now severely divided. Both left-wing and right-wing media accuse each other of being fake news. Trust in the news media has eroded to an all-time low. and those that don’t follow the establishment narrative in their reporting are often attacked, canceled, and sued.

We hope to earn the trust of the American people through honest reporting grounded in ethical journalism.

Two decades ago, the founders of The Epoch Times came to the United States from communist China in search of freedom of speech and belief, and the American Dream. We deeply admire the Founding Fathers and believe that a nation founded on rights and virtues offers hope, especially to those who have lived under oppression. We established a non-profit media company to report the truth independently of any corporate, political, or financial influence. The Communist Party in China used to say, "Your voice is our voice," but that was a lie. Our aim is not to force our perspective on you, but to give you the information you need to make up your own mind.

Falun Gong is a spiritual practice that emphasizes universal moral values such as truthfulness, compassion, and tolerance. Followers come from a variety of nationalities, backgrounds, and political persuasions.

The Epoch Times was founded by followers of Falun Gong from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. It is an independent nonprofit organization and does not—indeed could not—speak on behalf of Falun Gong or the followers of the spiritual practice.

Today, we are being attacked, shadow banned, and canceled, not only by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) but by Big Tech and establishment media. Despite facing numerous challenges and setbacks, we have never lost hope in our mission to report the facts.

Our offices have been ransacked by communist thugs, our printing presses have been torched, but our commitment to journalistic integrity has not wavered. We will not be silenced in our pursuit of the truth

The outpouring of support from millions of readers and friends has given us the strength to carry on. We receive heartwarming letters and donations every day. Our readers often share about going out of their way to introduce The Epoch Times to their friends and family. We see the hope of America and the world's future in these kind souls.

We believe that truth brings hope.

Why do millions of people trust The Epoch Times to report the news truthfully and fairly? Our subscribers and followers tell us that our coverage is honest, brave, and uncompromising. We refuse to allow political or ideological bias to tarnish our reporting. That’s why The Epoch Times is the world’s fastest-growing, most dependable media company.

Our stories strive to reestablish truth and tradition as the essential pillars of authentic journalism. Telling the truth is what prompted a few Chinese Americans in an Atlanta basement to start up The Epoch Times.

We’ve grown into a well-respected institution while sticking to our roots, delivering you news and information that you're unlikely to see from our peers in the legacy media.

But beyond just reporting the news, our team is cultivating a return to positive balance and hope for the future. We envision a world where people are truly informed and free, and where the scourge of Marxist ideology has been eliminated. 

During the pandemic, we all experienced a multi-year lockdown of our basic liberties—including free speech.

Since our earliest days, we have been targeted by the CCP for our reporting on the regime’s crimes against humanity. Our reporters have been attacked, jailed, and defamed. Our Hong Kong press was set on fire in 2019, while beyond China’s borders, communist thugs have assaulted our staffers and vandalized our newsstands.

We continue to overcome routine censorship, deplatforming, and targeting by the legacy media and Big Tech.

Our 2004 editorial series “Nine Commentaries on the Communist Party” inspired a grassroots movement for Chinese people to quit the CCP. To date, about 410 million have quit. Despite being banned in China, The Epoch Times is the premier news source for millions of Chinese who use VPNs to circumvent the Great Firewall.

Amid the CCP's constant violation of the rights of Chinese citizens, our dedication to the truth has earned us a network of underground informants in China who relay accurate information to us. In spite of the full force of the CCP apparatus working against us, The Epoch Times has become a multinational media company that spans 35 countries and 22 languages.

Every subscriber who joins us moves us along the road of freeing America from the snares of communism using its most potent adversary: truth. We are holding the line against destructive agendas that encroach upon your liberty, fighting for you and for future generations. Knowing that there are people like you out there, people who understand the value of free speech and a free press—is what keeps us going.

We don’t take marching orders from any government, corporate entity, or special interest—and we never will. We answer only to our readers—those people who yearn for freedom and who value our commitment to truth and tradition. We are proud to cover the issues that you care about most, every day—most importantly, we want you to know that you're not alone. We listen to our readers and present to them the kind of real discourse that can only be found in a free society. We believe you have the right to evaluate objective, nonpartisan reporting and then form your own opinions.

Our story is your story too, and we hope you’ll turn the page of the next chapter with us as we work together to restore truth and tradition.