Finance Analysis
This blog in (traditional) Chinese is aimed at the Hong Kong diaspora and provides articles related to the financial sector. Here is their Facebook page.
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Edu Lancet
The name “Edu Lancet” is modelled on the former Cable News investigative programme “News Lancet.” This Facebook page on educational news aims at exposing the issues in the Hong Kong educational system to provide better information to the students.
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.
D100 Radio
Hong Kong D100 Radio is the official website of the eponymous radio station, a prominent radio broadcaster in Hong Kong. It offers a variety of programming including news, music, talk shows, and entertainment.
CWR News Post UK
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.
COOTL
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
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.
Commons
Commons HK is a Chinese-language platform aimed at the Hong Kong diaspora that reports on social, political and cultural issues in Hong Kong, mainland China, UK and international news. It displays multimedia content and features Hong Kongers’ stories.
The Collective
The Collective HK is a platform based in Cantonese created by experienced media professionals and aspiring young journalists. It showcases articles, in-depths reports, interviews and podcasts on current issues, arts, culture, and lifestyle in Hong Kong. Here are their Facebook page, Instagram account, Spotify and Telegram channels.
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.
Citizen Lab China Archive
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
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 Media Project
The China Media Project, launched by journalists Qian Gang and Chan Yuen-ying, is an independent research project exploring and analysing media and communication trends in China and examining their impact on society and politics. Through research and commentary, primarily in English, it provides insights into censorship, media reforms, and the evolving landscape of Chinese journalism. … China Media Project
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.
China Digital Times
China DigitalTimes offers comprehensive coverage of China’s social and political issues, providing news, analysis, and translations of censored content in English and Chinese. Their platform illuminates the complexities of contemporary China, focusing on censorship, human rights, and societal trends. Their Facebook page, Instagram account, and X (Twitter) account.