Stephen Shiu – commentary
This news platform was created by a former Hong Kong journalist and explores current events related to Hong Kong politics and social issues, and world affairs.
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Southern Weekly
Southern Weekly, founded in 1984, is also part of the Nanfang Media Group and was before Xi’s era one of China’s most liberal and outspoken media outlets, known for publishing investigations exposing government wrongdoing and annual editorials advocating for constitutional reform despite censorship and government pressure.
Southern Metropolis Daily
Southern Metropolis Daily, created in 1997, is part of the Nanfang Media Group and is known as one of the few independent, critical newspapers remaining in operation in China. Thanks to its many investigative reports on political and social issues, it has won multiple awards such as the World Press Freedom Prize in 2005.
Simon’s Glos World
Simon’s Glos World Facebook page and its YouTube channel are run by Simon Shen (沈旭暉), a Hongkonger living in Taiwan who provides commentary and analysis with a global perspective on international relations, social issues, art and culture, lifestyle and travels. His platforms is aiming at the Hong Kong local audience and diaspora.
Seahorse Planet
Seahorse Planet is a Chinese-speaking podcast about female empowerment and independent female voices in China. Here are their YouTube and Spotify channels, X (Twitter) and Instagram accounts.
The Reporter
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
ReNews
This news platform was created by former Hong Kong journalist Andrew Lam (林彥邦). Through commentary and analysis, he explores Hong Kong’s current affairs related to politics, social issues and world affairs.
The Points
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
Pincong Rocks
Pincong Rocks is a Chinese-language online forum known for its diverse discussions on social, political, and cultural topics in China and abroad.
Photon Media
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.
Passion Times
Passion Times is a Hong Kong-based news website covering local politics, social issues, entertainment, art and culture, and community events, in Chinese. Here are their Facebook page and their X (Twitter) account.
Paiseh to Bother You
“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
Europe 13h
ICCICA is a platform focusing in Chinese, English and Czech that promotes cultural exchange and a better understanding between China and international communities through resources, events and initiatives. Here is their YouTube channel.
Northern Square
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.
Not The News
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
NGOCN
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.
Mirror Media
Mirror Media is a Taiwanese news and multimedia platform that provides in-depth reporting and analysis on current affairs, culture, and society in Taiwan and beyond, in traditional Chinese.
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.
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