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News and analysis on China: human rights, technology, and foreign influence

Run by Sarah Cook, an independent researcher and consultant with deep expertise in human rights and media freedom, UnderReported China provides compassionate reporting on these issues.

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The Monitor

By China Focus

The Monitor is a newsletter produced by the U.S.-China Perception Monitor, a publication operated by The Carter Center's China Focus initiative.

US China Historical Almanac

By Matt

This day in US China relations. Generally obscure, occasionally poignant. The chronological equivalent of ordering your books by color.

Subscribe for a unique and colorful journey through the history of US-China relations.

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Peking Hotel

By Liu He

Stories of what China used to be and what it is capable of becoming.

SAI (Sino Auto Insights) Weekly

By Tu Le

Weekly roundup of news coming out of the 🇨🇳 (China) electric vehicle, autonomous vehicle, battery, advanced driving asist systems (ADAS) and chip / silicon sectors and what it means for rest of the world.

Sinica

By Kaiser Y Kuo

Podcasts, columns, and essays about current affairs in China

Sinica does exactly what it says on the tin: “A weekly podcast about current affairs in China, hosted by Kaiser Kuo and featuring in-depth conversations about books, ideas, new research, intellectual currents, and cultural trends that can help us better understand what’s happening in China.”

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Lingua Sinica

News, analysis, and commentary on Chinese-language media from the PRC and beyond.

For news, analysis, and commentary on Chinese-language media from the PRC, Taiwan, and beyond.

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ChinaMed Project

The ChinaMed Project is a research platform analyzing the deepening interconnections between China and countries of the wider Mediterranean region and their potential impact on regional and global dynamics.

Human Rights in China

By HUMAN RIGHTS IN CHINA

HRIC Weekly Brief: Stay informed on the latest human rights developments in China, supporting activists and fostering global understanding.

Moly’s Substack

By Chinese Doom Scroll

A translation of all the hottest Weibo posts!

Home & Away

By Richard Haass

Weekly analysis of everything from the state of American democracy to the state of the world and U.S. foreign policy.

The Scholar's Stage

By Tanner Greer

Researching the Communist Party of China is my day job. Here I write long reads on international politics, ancient history, and American conservatism.

Noah Barkin

Inside the European policy debate on China

Living in Truth

By Rory Truex

A weekly column on democracy and authoritarianism from Rory Truex

Sinification

By Thomas des Garets Geddes

The world as viewed from China.

Concrete Avalanche

By Jake

A newsletter about music from China

The must-read newsletter for independent and alternative music from China.

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Active Faults

By Em

an alternative China seen through its entertainment industry and celebrity fandom

A must-read for anyone interested in the fascinating world of Chinese entertainment and fan culture.

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Discourse Power

By Tuvia Gering

Tracking China's rise to the world's center stage.

Following the Yuan

By Yaling Jiang

Get on-the-ground 'color' in China beyond the earnings calls and market reports.

Discover the complex and dynamic world of Chinese consumers through the eyes of a Chinese millennial reporter.

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Far & Near

Highlighting visual storytelling from China, through Chinese eyes.

Explore China's social and cultural topics through human-centric coverage and diverse perspectives with Far & Near's in-depth analysis of Chinese visual journalists, artists, and filmmakers.

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Observing China

By China Observatory

All the latest news and insights on British-Chinese relations, and China’s evolving posture on the world stage

Tracking People's Daily

By Manoj Kewalramani

This blog primarily offers a breakdown of the weekday editions of the People's Daily.

Stay updated on Chinese politics and policies with the Tracking People's Daily newsletter, offering daily translations and analysis of the Communist Party's flagship newspaper, People's Daily.

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Mando Gap

By Michael Hong

the highlights in mandopop, once a month

Mando Gap is the ultimate destination for discovering the best new Mandopop music.

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Sinocities

By Andrew Stokols

Cities, China, Geopolitics, Technology, and everything in between. By: Andrew Stokols ; Phd, MIT Department of Urban Studies & Planning, Masters in Urban Planning, Harvard.

The India China Newsletter

By Ananth Krishnan

Tracking everything you need to know on the India China front

The India China Newsletter is a valuable source for comprehensive analysis and perspective on India-China relations, authored by experienced journalist Ananth Krishnan.

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ChinaTalk

By Jordan Schneider

Deep coverage of technology, China, and US policy. We feature original analysis alongside interviews with leading thinkers and policymakers.

ChinaTalk offers comprehensive coverage and analysis on China and its policies. It's a valuable resource for those interested in staying informed on the latest developments in the China space.

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