This Chinese-speaking platform aimed at documenting social unrest across China, from workers‘ strikes, property owners’ rights, migrant workers’ wages, to forced evictions and demolitions. Its founders rights activists Li Tingyu and Lu Yuyu ran it from 2013 to 2016 until they both got arrested and went to prison for “picking quarrels and provoking trouble.” Before … Not The News
This is the YouTube channel of Li Weiling, a Hong Kong-based seasoned journalist who has contributed to Ming Pao, Apple Daily, Commercial Radio and D100. She focuses on Hong Kong-related news.
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
This YouTube channel is that of veteran Hong Kong journalist Lau Sai-leung, who published videos commenting on political, human rights and social issues in Cantonese.
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.
Initium Media is a Singapore-based, Chinese-language digital media outlet launched in 2015 that provides provides in-depths news, opinions and lifestyle content on Hong Kong, mainland China, Taiwan, and abroad. Here are their Facebook page, YouTube channel, Instagram and X (Twitter) accounts.
This Chinese-language YouTube channel supports independent journalism focusing on Hong Kong, providing uncensored news and insights. It was created to fund and support investigative reporting and commentary on Hong Kong’s political and social issues. Here is their Facebook page.
Founded in Canada to support the Hong Kong pro-democracy movement, HongKongerStation provides news, resources, and updates related to Hong Kong’s political landscape. The platform aims to amplify voices advocating for democracy, freedom, and human rights in Hong Kong. Here are their Facebook page, YouTube channel and Instagram account.
HK City Creation is a multimedia platform promoting cultural and artistic endeavours in Hong Kong and recalling people’s stories in the community. Established to showcase local creativity, it features art exhibitions, cultural events, and community projects aimed at fostering appreciation for Hong Kong’s cultural heritage. Here are their Facebook page, YouTube channel, and Instagram account.
This YouTube channel started in 2018 features video on social, environmental and political issues in China, including personal accounts and recordings of people such as in the Uyghur region.
Green Bean is a video-based media in (traditional) Chinese and English, created by Hong Kong journalists exiled in the UK and aimed at the Hong Kong diaspora. Mainly present on YouTube, they report on Hong Kong social, political and cultural issues. Here are their Facebook page and Instagram account.
Deutsche Welle (DW) Chinese Online provides comprehensive news coverage, reports, and analysis in simplified and traditional Chinese. Established as a platform for global news and information, it offers insights into international affairs, culture, and current events. Here are their Facebook page, YouTube channel, and X (Twitter) account.
Dasheng media has been created by journalist Vivan Wu (吳薇) and provides articles and in-depth interviews with prominent Chinese figures to talk about social and political issues related to China. The website is available in Chinese (traditional and simplified) and English. Here is their YouTube channel, X (Twitter) account, Facebook page and Instagram account.
This YouTube channel, managed by Chris Wong (王俊彥) from the United Kingdom, targets the Hong Kong diaspora and displays content in Cantonese. Through vlogging, this channel aims at bringing to the fore Hong Kongers’ collective memories, and promoting the importance of storytelling.
The think tank COOTL, which stands for Citizens of Our Time Learning Hub, is a Hong-Kong focused organisation displaying content in Chinese. It aims at preserving and passing on the stories from Hong Kong to the next generation of residents, as well as uniting Hong Kongers in their differences and upholding universal values in a … COOTL
Citizen Lab, associated with the University of Toronto, focuses on research and investigation into digital rights, cybersecurity, and internet governance. Their work includes detailed reports, archives, and analyses on topics such as surveillance, censorship, and cybersecurity issues, with a particular focus on global implications, including China. Here are their YouTube channel and their X (Twitter) … Citizen Lab China Archive
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 Change produces reports, translations and videos about human rights, the rule of law, and civil society in China to help readers understand aspects of China’s political landscape that are the most censored. Here are their Facebook page, X (Twitter) account and YouTube channel.
The Chaser is a UK-based news outlet launched by Hong Kong journalists in exile that aims to defend press freedom, support democratic values, and serve as a platform uniting overseas and local Hong Kong people through independent journalism. Their content is in Chinese.Here are their Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook pages.
Channel C HK is a news media in Cantonese that primarily focuses on Hong Kong’s current affairs, feature stories, food, drink and entertainment, and lifestyle information. It offers multimedia content and has a Facebook page, YouTube channel, and Instagram account.