Fake news and alternative facts have not led the US anywhere. Donald Trump had no endorsements from any nationally-available newspaper. Newspapers across the US

Fake news and alternative facts have not led the US anywhere. Donald Trump had no endorsements from any nationally-available newspaper. Newspapers across the US were full of unflattering reports about both candidates, and ultimately Clinton's unfavourability in the swing states meant a lot of people stayed home. Now the press is as vital as ever – Trump's favourability ratings are at historic lows, and there are countless stories about the disarray in the White House. That's good (from my perspective). None of that would be possible in China, as there's no press to hold leaders to account.