Mingjing News
Mingjing News is a Chinese-language news website known for its coverage of political and economic developments, with a focus on Greater China and international relations.
Target location: China
Mekong Review
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
Matters
Matters is a platform launched in 2020 that hosts a variety of community-generated content and discussions in Chinese. It serves as a space for users to share and engage in topics ranging from social issues to cultural commentary, fostering a community-driven approach.
Mangmang
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
Made in China Journal
Made in China Journal is an English-language journal that publishes academic articles and essays on contemporary China. Established as a platform for critical analysis by cross-border researchers who majored in China studies, it covers topics including politics, economics, culture, and society. Here are their Facebook page, and X (Twitter) account.
Little Universe Podcast
Little Universe is a platform dedicated to podcasts and audio content, focusing on a variety of topics such as culture, education, and lifestyle. It offers a wide range of programmes and discussions in Mandarin Chinese.
Lausan Collective
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
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.
The Institute for China’s Democratic Transition
The Institute for China’s Democratic Transition is a non-profit think tank and educational organisation established to promote democratic ideals and human rights in China, provides resources, news, and advocacy tools to prepare for and facilitate the transformation of the country’s political landscape. The website is available in English and (simplified) Chinese.
Initium Media
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.
Hong Kong’s People Schedule
This Facebook page reports information about current news in Hong Kong from major public websites or Telegram groups without modification brought by newsrooms.
guanguan
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.
Great Fire
Great Fire, established as a platform for digital rights advocacy, focuses on monitoring and circumventing internet censorship in China. It provides tools, reports, and analysis to promote online freedom of speech and access to information in English and (simplified) Chinese.
Gong Chao
Gong Chao was created in 2008 by cross-border researchers who majored in China studies. This platform is dedicated to labour rights advocacy and worker empowerment in China. It provides resources, news, and campaigns to support workers’ rights and improve labour conditions. The website offers a selection of analytical texts and workers’ own narratives in multiple … Gong Chao
Diyin
This website in (simplified) Chinese aims at giving voice to the neglected social groups and shed light on issues often overlooked in mainstream media. It notably has a podcast that features stories of “common people.”
Deutsche Welle Chinese
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
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.
Confusing China
Confusing China’s Instagram page primarily target the Chinese diaspora. In posts in (simplified) Chinese, they bring together multimedia content to touch upon social and political issues in China and display the opinions of people based in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and overseas.
Citizen Daily
Aimed at the Chinese diaspora, this Instagram page provides current content upon social issues, social movements, democracy and human rights in China, notably regarding the “White Paper” movement. The page is in (simplified) Chinese.
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.