The Epoch Times was founded in 2000 by John Tang and a group of Chinese-American Falun Gong practitioners in Atlanta, Georgia. The founders initially created the newspaper to provide uncensored news to the Chinese-American community, particularly regarding human rights issues in China. Over time, the publication expanded its scope and readership. Today, The Epoch Times is owned by the Epoch Media Group, a media company associated with Falun Gong, a spiritual movement that originated in China. The Epoch Times covers a wide range of news topics, including politics, business, science, technology, arts, and culture. While they report on both national and international news, they have a particular focus on China-related issues and U.S. politics. Based in New York City, The Epoch Times has grown into a multi-language, international media company with bureaus and reporters in countries around the world. They produce content in print, digital, and video formats, catering to a global audience. One interesting fact: The Epoch Times has an unusual distribution model. In addition to traditional subscriptions and online access, they have been known to deliver free copies of their newspaper to residential areas in certain cities, a practice that has contributed to their rapid growth in readership in recent years.