FT Chinese
ftchinese.com
PDF Conversion Score
62/ 100
Score Insights
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- Native page count
- 1
- PrintFriendly page count
- 2
- Delta
- 100% (Low)
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Score Breakdown
- Subscription paywall overlayA subscription prompt box overlays the right column of the article, covering a portion of the main text and indicating that 72% of the content is behind a paywall. This partially obscures readable text in the right portion of the article body.
- Content truncation due to paywallThe article is cut off mid-content with a subscription call-to-action, preventing readers from accessing the full article text. The paywall box sits within the text flow and disrupts readability.
- Layout split by paywall boxThe paywall/subscription box is embedded within the two-column text layout, causing the right column text to be replaced by the subscription prompt, creating an uneven and incomplete reading experience.
About this website
FT Chinese is the Chinese-language edition of the Financial Times, providing business, finance, and global news coverage for Chinese-speaking audiences.
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