[4] Liu is a standing member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.

[19] On 31 March 2011, Phoenix InfoNews Channel was announced as a Peabody Award winner for its "Report on a New Generation of Migrant Workers in China.

[21] In October 2013, the 12.15% of shares in Phoenix Television held by 21st Century Fox (through Star) were sold to TPG Capital for HK$1.66 billion (US$213 million).

[22][23][24] In February 2016, Phoenix Television broadcast forced confessions of kidnapped Hong Kong booksellers.

[25][26][10] In June 2020, the FCC ordered XEWW-AM, owned by Phoenix Television, to cease broadcasting.

[13] The original News Corporation's (and subsequently 21st Century Fox's) shares in Phoenix Television held through Star were gradually reduced over the years.

[35] Former director of Phoenix TV news Chung Pong testified under oath that Phoenix TV news' programing was "subject to the dictates of the leadership of the Central Communist Propaganda Department, Central Communist Overseas Propaganda Office, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.