Hannah Lewis
Standards Editor
Hannah Lewis is the Standards Editor at The Taiwan Times, leading fact-checking, corrections and source attribution — the final gate every report passes through before publication.
She checks figures, dates, titles and quotes one by one, tracing every claim back to its original source and letting nothing unverified slip through. When mistakes happen, she leads an open, clearly-labelled corrections process.
She believes owning up to errors and fixing them quickly is not a weakness but precisely how a news outlet earns lasting trust.
Areas of expertise
- Fact-checking
- Corrections
- Sourcing
Latest by Hannah Lewis
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Shin Ohashi Sets World Record to Win 200m Breaststroke at Asian Games
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Najib Razak's legal team files to suspend prison sentence, shaking politics
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, who is serving a prison sentence over his involvement in the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) massive globa
New Eswatini Ambassador Takes Office to Open New Chapter with Taiwan
The Kingdom of Eswatini's newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Taiwan, Promise Msindo Kunene, presented the copy of his credenti
Indian Seafarer Killed as MV Cape Dao Hit in Strait of Hormuz Attack
An Indian seafarer working as a wiper was killed when the bulk carrier MV Cape Dao was struck in an attack near the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, according
New York Court Sentences Harvey Weinstein to 15 Years in Prison
A New York court has sentenced former Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein to 15 years in prison following his conviction for a criminal sexual act aga
Taiwanese Kabaddi Women Defeat Thailand for Third Straight Win, Securing Consecutive Asian Games Medals
The Taiwan women's kabaddi national team once again demonstrated admirable strength and resilience in today's thrilling match. Facing a formidable opponent
Kung Ming-hsin promotes economic "Neverland" vision to make Taiwanese firms global leaders
Since President Lai Ching-te took office, Minister of Economic Affairs Kung Ming-hsin has repeatedly emphasized the vision of an "economic never-setting su
US officials say Taiwan arms sales remain under review amid uncertain summit prospects
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated in an interview in Washington this Thursday that military sales to Taiwan remain under careful evaluation. She n
North Korean weightlifter Ri Song‑gum sets 49kg Asian Games record, wins gold.
Ri Song‑gum of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) captured the gold medal in the women’s 49‑kilogram weight‑lifting event at the 2026 Asian G
Belgium and Rwanda restore diplomatic relations after eighteen-month rupture over DRC conflict.
Belgium and Rwanda have officially agreed to restore diplomatic relations, ending an eighteen-month rupture triggered by escalating tensions over the persi
Taiwan Honors Outgoing Czech Envoy with Medal for Strengthening Democratic Ties
Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung recently presented the Special Foreign Service Medal to outgoing Head of the Czech Economic and Cultural Office D
Taiwanese Man Arrested for Allegedly Stabbing His Brother to Death
A shocking family tragedy occurred in Miaoli County's Tongxiao Township early this morning. A man surnamed Hsieh allegedly engaged in a fierce verbal and p
Conductor Shao-Chia Lu and cellist Renaud Capuçon reunite with NSO for Dvořák
On the stage of the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) in Taipei, Conductor Laureate Lu Shao-chia and French cellist Gautier Capuçon joined forces once agai
Nasdaq Hits Record High as Tech Stocks Lead Broad US Market Rally
Following two consecutive days of gains, the Nasdaq Composite reached a fresh record high on the 22nd in New York time, demonstrating the continued strong
Sanae Takaichi and Trump meet in New York to counter China
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrived in New York today and held a face-to-face meeting with former US President Donald Trump in a meeting room ne
From Rural Roots to New Taipei Mayor: Li Sichuan Shares Bitter Upbringing and Pragmatic Vision
Kuomintang candidate for New Taipei City Mayor Lee Shih-chuan visited a lecture hall at National Taipei University on the 22nd to share his personal growth
Two pilots killed in helicopter crash while fighting Yosemite wildfire
Two pilots lost their lives on Wednesday in a helicopter crash while actively engaged in fighting a wildfire within the boundaries of Yosemite National Par
Japanese Triathlete Takumi Hojo Claims First Gold Medal at Asian Games
Japanese triathlete Takumi Hojo claimed the first gold medal of the 2026 Asian Games, delivering an early triumph for the delegation representing the islan
Taiwan pledges $25 billion yearly AI push to build a smart island.
President Lai Ching‑te met with the award‑winning companies of the 22nd Taiwan Golden Root Award at the Presidential Office today and outlined the governme
Taiwan and Australia Deepen Economic Ties to Counter Indo-Pacific Challenges Together
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Deputy Minister of the Department of International Cooperation and Economic Affairs / Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ger B
Tropical Depression Six strengthens into Tropical Storm Fay in quiet Atlantic season
The National Hurricane Center has reported that Tropical Depression Six has strengthened into Tropical Storm Fay, making it the sixth named storm of the cu
Ill-Gotten Party Assets Settlement Committee loses lawsuits, sparking KMT and judicial backlash
The legal battle between the Executive Yuan's Ill-Gotten Party Assets Settlement Committee and the Kuomintang (KMT) has escalated once again. Following a s
Lai Ching-te backs Liu Jian-guo, urging Yunlin victory to reshape Taiwan politics
Yunlin County's political landscape once again became the focus of nationwide attention as the election race entered a heated stage. The campaign headquart