The Witness is a Chinese-language website that has been created by a group of ex-court reporters due to the multiplication of court hearings and the decline of court reporting. It aims to bring the public closer to the courts by continuing to record and report live from the courtroom, making it easier for the public … The Witness
Why Not is a Chinese-language website (both in simplified and traditional) primarily focusing on providing news and commentary related to Chinese society, culture, and current affairs targeting young Chinese readers. It covers a range of topics including politics, economics, social issues, and cultural trends, often presenting alternative viewpoints and analysis not commonly found in mainstream … Why Not
Wave Zine HK is a Hong Kong-based Chinese-language website that serves as a platform to help understanding the wave(s) of pop culture in the city to get to know better Hong Kong society. Using creative content, interview and data analyses to explore various social and cultural phenomena in Hong Kong’s pop industry. Here are their … Wave Zine HK
Tibet Post International is an online news platform available in Tibetan, English and Chinese, that provides comprehensive coverage of news and events related to Tibet and Tibetan communities worldwide. It focuses on issues such as human rights, politics, culture, environment, and social developments affecting Tibetans, and aims to promote awareness and understanding of these issues … Tibet Post International
Established in 1967, Tibetan Review is a news and analysis website in English covering Tibetan issues and affairs worldwide. It provides news coverage, commentary, comprehensive insights and in-depth analysis on topics such as politics, human rights, culture, and socio-economic developments related to Tibetan communities. Here are their Facebook page, Instagram and X (Twitter) accounts.
This Facebook page works as an aggregator of pro-Beijing news sources in Hong Kong: it tracks the party’s line, media publications and provides regular summaries of the party’s patriotic and pro-Hong Kong content. Here are their Instagram account and WhatsApp channel.
The Reporter is a Taiwanese news outlet created in 2015 that offers in-depth investigative reports focusing on China- and Taiwan-related issues in Chinese. It is a member of the Global Investigative Journalism Network and has won multiple prizes for its investigations on human rights and social issues. Here are their Facebook page, YouTube channel, Telegram … The Reporter
Radio Free Asia (RFA) Tibetan Service provides news and information to Tibetan communities worldwide in Tibetan. It covers politics, human rights issues, and cultural topics in the region. Here are their Facebook page, their YouTube channel, their Instagram and X (Twitter) accounts.
Qiao Collective is a diaspora Chinese media group created by second-generation sinophone immigrants. On their website available in multiple languages, they provides analysis and commentary on China-related politics and culture, emphasising Marxist and anti-imperialist perspectives. They are dedicated to challenging U.S. aggression towards China, counter Western misinformation, and support Global South liberation movements. Here are … Qiao Collective
The Points was founded by Hong Kong exiled media professionals from all over the world to report on Hong Kong people’s stories and world events. Aimed at the Hong Kong diaspora, it provides content in (traditional) Chinese and supports values of freedom and democracy. Here are their Facebook page, their YouTube and Telegram channels, and … The Points
Phayul (father in Tibetan) is a English-language news website that provides news, commentary, analysis and cultural content related to Tibet and the Tibetan diaspora. Here are their Facebook page, Instagram and X (Twitter) accounts.
Chinese-language Photon Media was founded by Hong Kong exiled journalists now based in Taiwan. Through reports, opinion pieces and in-depth analysis, they aim to uphold press freedom and amplify the voices of the Hong Kong diaspora amidst increasing repression in Hong Kong. Here are their Facebook page, YouTube channel and Instagram account.
“Paiseh to Bother You” is a bilingual audiovisual programme in Mandarin and Cantonese hosted by Gary Tsang (曾志豪). Since 2023, Radio Taiwan International (RTI) broadcasts this show every Friday at 9 p.m. It features the experiences of Hong Kong immigrants adapting to life in various cities of Taiwan, and aims at blending Hong Kong and … Paiseh to Bother You
This Instagram account reports on current social and political issues in China, notably on topics sensitive to the Chinese government, including protests, the A4 paper movement, Hong Kong, Taiwan or Xinjiang issues.
NGOCN is a Chinese-language independent media covering public issues in contemporary China. They are dedicated to providing the public with progressive, responsible and diversified documentary content, and aim at bringing forward an independent voice driving social change. Here are their Facebook page, Instagram and X (Twitter) accounts.
Mekong Review is an English-speaking platform offering insightful articles and essays on the Mekong’s region and its diverse countries and territories. They touch upon a wide range of topics including literature, arts, and social issues. Their platform allows the reader to see China, Hong Kong, Tibet, and Taiwan in a regional perspective. Here are their … Mekong Review
Mangmang is an Chinese-speaking independent magazine born out of the 2022 wave of protests in China, founded by a group of young expatriates who continue to draw on a pool of China-focused writers. Through reports, essays, reviews and art, they combat censorship by publishing about Chinese history, activism, the Chinese community abroad and connecting stories. … Mangmang
The Lausan Collective is a platform in Chinese and English dedicated to Hong Kong-focused commentary and analysis, emphasising grassroots perspectives on politics, culture, and social movements. Established by left intellectuals of the Hong Kong diaspora as a forum for critical discourse, it aims at amplifying voices advocating for democracy and social justice. Here are their … Lausan Collective
InMedia is a Chinese-language independent media platform established to provide news, analysis, and commentary on social and political issues in Hong Kong. It serves as a forum for citizen journalism and community engagement, focusing on promoting transparency and civic participation. Here are their Facebook page, Instagram and X (Twitter) accounts, and Telegram channel.
Istiqlal (or in English Turkestan Press) is a news website available in Uyghur, Turkish and English that provides coverage of current affairs, politics, and social issues in East Turkestan, Turkey, and internationally. Here are their Facebook page, YouTube channel, Instagram and X (Twitter) accounts.