Resource Index
In ensuring that What’s Happening in China remains comprehensive, insightful, and balanced, I rely on a long and ever-expanding list of sources.
By sharing this list, I aim to provide transparency about where the information comes from and recognize the valuable work of these organizations.
Each source, listed alphabetically, is chosen for its expertise, reliability, insightfulness, or unique perspective on Chinese affairs.
You can also use this list as a guiding tool to explore news and developments about China yourself.
Major International News Outlets
ABC News: Australian broadcaster, known for comprehensive news coverage in Australia and internationally.
Al Jazeera: Qatar-based, provides news from a Middle Eastern perspective with a global reach.
AP (Associated Press): US-based, provides a broad range of news coverage and is a primary source for many other news outlets.
Axios: US-based, focuses on concise news and analysis.
BBC: Global news coverage, known for its comprehensive and impartial reporting.
Bloomberg: Focuses on business and financial news, global market insights.
CBC News: Canadian broadcaster, provides in-depth news coverage in Canada and globally.
CBS News: US-based, known for breaking news and in-depth reporting.
CNN: US-based, 24-hour news coverage with a focus on breaking news and in-depth reports.
Der Spiegel: German magazine, known for investigative journalism and in-depth reports.
DW (Deutsche Welle): German international broadcaster, known for global news coverage and cultural insights.
Euronews: European news network that provides comprehensive coverage of global and European news, including politics, economy, culture, and science.
France 24: French state-owned, offers a global perspective on current events.
NBC News: US-based, offers comprehensive national and international news coverage.
Politico: US-based, focuses on politics and policy in the US and internationally.
ProPublica: US-based, non-profit newsroom, known for investigative journalism.
Reuters: Global news organization, known for breaking news and financial market coverage.
The Atlantic: US-based, known for in-depth analysis and cultural commentary.
The Globe and Mail: Canadian newspaper, covers national and international news.
The Guardian: UK-based, known for its investigative journalism and liberal stance.
The Hill: US-based, covers US politics and policy.
The Nation: US-based, known for progressive views and in-depth political analysis.
The New York Times: US-based, prominent for in-depth news coverage and investigative reports.
The Sydney Morning Herald: Australian newspaper, provides national and international news.
The Times: UK-based, known for authoritative news and commentary.
The Washington Post: US-based, known for investigative journalism and in-depth analysis.
VOA (Voice of America): US-funded international broadcaster, provides news and information in multiple languages to promote a free press and democratic values.
Yahoo News: Provides a broad range of news coverage on various topics.
Financial and Business News
Australian Financial Review: Leading business and financial news source in Australia.
Barron's: US-based, known for financial news, market analysis, and investment advice.
Caixin: Chinese financial and business news, known for investigative journalism.
CNBC: US-based, focuses on business and financial news.
Financial Times: UK-based, known for business, economic news, and analysis.
Fortune: Focuses on business, finance, and corporate news, known for its rankings like the Fortune 500.
MarketWatch: Focuses on stock market news, financial and business news.
Nikkei Asia: Japanese publication, offers insights into Asian markets and economies.
The Economist: UK-based, known for in-depth analysis and reporting on global economic issues.
WSJ (Wall Street Journal): US-based, provides comprehensive business and financial news.
Yahoo Finance: Provides financial news, data, and analysis on global markets.
Yicai Global: Financial news service from China, offering extensive coverage of business, economics, and finance.
Regional and National News
Asia Times: Covers politics, economics, business, and culture in Asia.
CGTN (China Global Television Network): Chinese state-run international media organization, offers perspectives on global news from China’s viewpoint.
China Daily: Chinese state-run, offers official perspectives on China’s news and policies.
CNA (Channel News Asia): Singapore-based news outlet providing extensive coverage of regional news in Southeast Asia, as well as global news from an Asian perspective.
Focus Taiwan: Taiwanese news outlet, covers local and regional news.
Global Times: Chinese state-run tabloid known for its nationalistic and often provocative coverage of domestic and international affairs.
HKFP (Hong Kong Free Press): Provides news from Hong Kong with a focus on local issues and politics.
New Bloom Magazine: Focuses on social, cultural, and political issues in Taiwan, often with an emphasis on youth activism, progressive politics, and cross-strait relations.
RFA (Radio Free Asia): US-funded, covers news in East Asia with a focus on human rights.
SCMP (South China Morning Post): Hong Kong-based, covers Greater China and Asian news.
Sixth Tone: Provides insights and stories from modern China, often with a human interest angle.
Taipei Times: English-language newspaper in Taiwan, covers local and regional news.
Taiwan News: Provides comprehensive coverage on Taiwanese politics, society, culture, and international relations.
The China Project: Focuses on news and insights from China.
The Diplomat: Focuses on Asia-Pacific news, foreign policy, and international relations.
The Hong Konger: Focuses on Hong Kong-related news and perspectives.
The Japan Times: English-language newspaper in Japan, covers news in Japan and Asia.
The Straits Times: Singapore-based, covers news in Singapore and Southeast Asia.
Xinhua: Chinese state-run, offers official perspectives on China’s news and policies.
Specialized and Niche Publications
Carbon Brief: UK-based, provides clear and detailed analysis and reporting on climate science, energy policy, and climate change.
China Books Review: Reviews and analysis of books about China.
China Digital Times: Covers Chinese digital culture and censorship.
China Law Translate: A platform that translates Chinese laws and legal documents into English, providing insights into China’s legal system and regulatory environment.
China Media Project: Monitors and analyzes media in China.
China Observers in Central and Eastern Europe (CHOICE): Network providing analysis on China’s influence in CEE.
ChinaFile: Provides insights and analysis on China’s society, politics, and culture.
Rest of World: Focuses on tech and culture outside the Western world.
Sourcing Journal: Focuses on the sourcing and production side of the apparel and textile industry.
The China-Global South Project: Provides focused insights into China's interactions with countries in the Global South, offering a specialized perspective on international relations, development, and geopolitical dynamics.
The Conversation: Academic perspectives on current events and research.
The Examination: Investigative journalism focusing on public health and science.
The Tangled Woof: Blog by Andrew Batson, focuses on Chinese economic issues and insights.
World Politics Review: Provides in-depth analysis and expert insights on global affairs, making it a valuable resource for readers interested in specific, detailed discussions of international politics, security, and economic trends.
Yahoo Sports: Focuses on sports news, events, and analysis.
Tech, Science and Innovation
Business Insider: Provides business news and analysis, often with a tech focus.
IPVM: Focuses on surveillance technology and industry analysis.
MIT Technology Review: Offers comprehensive coverage of technological breakthroughs, scientific research, and innovation.
Nature: Covers scientific research and discoveries.
Space.com: Leading source for news on space science, technology, and astronomy.
TechCrunch: Covers technology and startup news.
TechNode: Focuses on China’s tech industry and innovation.
Cultural and Human Interest
Artnet News: Focuses on the art world and market.
Bandcamp: Platform for independent music, often includes cultural insights.
Bitter Winter: Focuses on religious freedom and human rights issues in China.
ChinaTravelNews: A publication dedicated to the travel and tourism industry in China.
Los Angeles Review of Books: A literary review magazine that covers literature, culture, and the arts with insightful essays, reviews, and interviews.
RADII: Covers Chinese youth culture, music, and arts.
The New York Review of Books: Focused on literature, culture, and intellectual commentary, it often provides thoughtful, in-depth reviews and essays on cultural and societal issues.
The New Yorker: Renowned American magazine known for its in-depth reporting, commentary, criticism, essays, fiction, satire, cartoons, and poetry.
The Spectator: UK-based, known for its commentary and analysis on politics, culture, and current affairs.
Variety: Covers the entertainment industry, including tech-related aspects of media.
Think Tanks and Policy Analysis
ARTICLE 19: An international organization advocating for freedom of expression and access to information worldwide.
Atlantic Council: US-based think tank, focuses on international affairs and policy.
Brookings: Think tank providing research and analysis on global issues.
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace: Global think tank, focuses on international affairs.
Center for Strategic and International Studies: Provides policy analysis and strategic insights.
Chatham House: UK-based think tank, provides analysis on global issues and policy.
China Leadership Monitor: Offers in-depth analysis and insights into the political dynamics, leadership decisions, and policy directions in China.
ChinaPower Project: An initiative by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) that provides in-depth analysis and data on China’s power in various domains, including military, economic, and soft power.
Council on Foreign Relations: Think tank providing analysis on international relations and US foreign policy.
Council on Geostrategy: UK-based think tank, focuses on geopolitical strategy, defense, and foreign policy, particularly in relation to global powers like China and Russia.
European Council on Foreign Relations: Think tank providing analysis on European foreign policy.
Jamestown Foundation: Specializes in analysis of global security threats, particularly those related to Eurasia, China, and terrorism. It produces reports and briefings aimed at policymakers.
Lowy Institute: Australian think tank, provides analysis on international policy.
MacroPolo: Think tank providing insights and analysis on China’s economy and policies.
MERICS (Mercator Institute for China Studies): European think tank focused on China.
Pew Research Center: Nonpartisan American think tank that provides data and analysis on various social, political, and economic issues through public opinion polling and demographic research.
Project Syndicate: Features articles and opinion pieces written by global leaders, policymakers, academics, and experts in various fields. It provides in-depth analysis on global issues, including economics, politics, and social challenges, often from a policy-oriented perspective.
The Strategist: Published by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, focuses on defense and strategic issues.
War on the Rocks: Focuses on military strategy, defense, and foreign policy.
Official Government and Diplomatic Sources
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China (MFA): Offers official statements, policy positions, and diplomatic news related to China's foreign relations and international affairs.
U.S. Department of Defense: Provides information on military policies, defense strategies, and national security issues.
Additional Sources
Asia Society: Organization focused on fostering understanding between Asia and the world.
Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies: Harvard-based, focuses on Chinese studies and research.
Foreign Affairs: Provides analysis on global issues and foreign policy.
Foreign Policy: Magazine focusing on global affairs and policy analysis.
Rhodium Group: Provides research and analysis on economic and policy trends.