The latest news and top stories on The Paper. A leading entity in the digital media sector, Shanghai based The Paper (澎湃新闻) specialises in providing online news and in-depth original reporting. Launched in July 2014 by the state-owned Shanghai United Media Group, it primarily targets mobile internet users and younger audiences in China. Known for its investigative journalism and high traffic, The Paper aims to be a comprehensive full-media platform. Its business focus includes adapting to evolving media consumption habits while aligning with the Chinese Communist Party’s political line. It also launched Sixth Tone, an English-language sister publication.