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.”
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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.
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.
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 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.
The Chaser
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.
Charter 08
Charter 08 is a blog that provides commentary and analysis on human rights and social issues, politics, freedom of the press and freedom of expression. It refers to Charter 08, a manifesto signed by 303 Chinese dissident intellectuals including Nobel Peace Prize Liu Xiaobo, who called for democratic reforms in China.
Channel C HK
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.
Caixin
Founded by journalist Hu Shuli in 2010, Caixin is one of the few privately-funded Chinese media outlets that continues to publish critical investigative reports within China, and provides insights into China’s economy, policy developments, and societal trends.
Bumingbai podcast
Bumingbai is a Chinese-language platform that focuses on cultural commentary, literature, and social issues. Established as a space for critical discourse and creative expression, it offers exiled Chinese journalists’ insights into contemporary Chinese society and intellectual trends.