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Civil Rights & Livelihood Watch

Civil Rights & Livelihood Watch is a Chinese-language platform for independent journalism and commentary. It provides insights and analysis on a wide range of topics including politics, current affairs, human rights and societal issues within China and globally.

Chuang

Chuang is a platform that focuses on critical analysis and commentary on social movements, labor struggles, and political economy in China and beyond. Established as a collective effort, it provides in-depth articles and resources to understand contemporary social movements and radical politics. Their website is primarily in English but also displays translations in many other Chuang

Chris Yeung

Chris Yeung, on his YouTube channel, provides commentary on Hong Kong-related news. A veteran journalist, he has been reporting and analysing Hong Kong’s politics and policies since the 1980s. Here is his Facebook page.

China Unofficial Archive

China Unofficial Archive is a website dedicated to providing access to key documents, movies, blogs, and publications about and from Chinese people seeking to reclaim their country’s history.

China Labour Bulletin

China Labour Bulletin (CLB), based in Hong Kong, is dedicated to advancing workers’ rights in China through research, advocacy, and support initiatives. Their platform primarily uses Chinese and English to provide insights into labour conditions, collective bargaining, and workers’ movements, aiming to promote fair labour practices and social justice.

Charter 08

Charter 08 is a blog that provides commentary and analysis on human rights and social issues, politics, freedom of the press and freedom of expression. It refers to Charter 08, a manifesto signed by 303 Chinese dissident intellectuals including Nobel Peace Prize Liu Xiaobo, who called for democratic reforms in China.

Caixin

Founded by journalist Hu Shuli in 2010, Caixin is one of the few privately-funded Chinese media outlets that continues to publish critical investigative reports within China, and provides insights into China’s economy, policy developments, and societal trends.

Bumingbai podcast

Bumingbai is a Chinese-language platform that focuses on cultural commentary, literature, and social issues. Established as a space for critical discourse and creative expression, it offers exiled Chinese journalists’ insights into contemporary Chinese society and intellectual trends.

Boxun

Boxun is an independent Chinese-language news website that covers a wide range of topics, including politics, human rights, and social issues. Established as a platform for uncensored news and citizen journalism, Boxun provides insights into current events and developments within China.

Allan Au

Allan Lau is a Facebook page that provides commentary on Hong Kong-related news.

All about Macau

This media is an independent Macanese media launched in 2010, which focuses on Macau’s local topics rarely mentioned in mainstream media. It features breaking news as well as in-depth reports on social issues. Here is their Facebook page.

64 Tianwang

Created by human rights activist Huang Qi in 1998, this platform is China’s first human rights news website. It notably focuses on ethnic minorities, Falun Gong practitioners, and social rights.