I’d expect Forbes to be a somewhat reliable (although left-slanted) source.
There is /sites/ in the URL meaning it is a Forbes hosted blog not Forbes itself.
David Axe is somewhat known. He is a military reporter who absolutely hates the F-35 and is famous for posting unfair criticism. That doesn’t necessarily mean he is a knowing liar. I think he might exhibit selective moronism.
does the Chinese Communist Party own Forbes ?