Substacks recommended by RealTime Mandarin

Recommended by RealTime Mandarin

Sinica

By Kaiser Y Kuo

Podcasts, columns, and essays about current affairs in China

The OG of podcasts about China. And still as fresh, relevant, and important as when it began years ago.

- RealTime Mandarin

Baiguan - China Insights, Data, Context

Actionable insights for successful China-related business and investment

CHINA POLICY leads

By philippa jones

follow the PRC policy pulse

Sinification

By Thomas des Garets Geddes

The world as viewed from China.

Tang Poetry

By Phil H

Translations of Chinese poetry from the Tang Dynasty

Ginger River Review

By Jiang Jiang

Covering the priorities of both the leadership and the general public in China and views you do not normally see from mainstream English-language media

Ginger River Review is always worth a read to help keep your finger on the pulse of what's happening in China.

- RealTime Mandarin

ARC (Advanced Readings in Chinese)

By John & Pete

高级汉语读物

This is a great resource to practice your Chinese reading skills without getting overwhelmed that articles are too long.

- RealTime Mandarin

What China Wants by Sam Olsen

What China Wants is a weekly podcast and newsletter that shines a light on China and its growing influence around the world. It is part of the Evenstar Institute www.evenstarinstitute.com

The WCW podcast is always a helpful and informative listen. Sam covers a wide range of topics too which means you can always find something of interest.

- RealTime Mandarin

Beijing to Britain

Research briefings on the UK-China bilateral.

Beijing to Britain is THE go to resource for learning and staying on top of what's going on with UK-China business, politics and cultural links. It's essential weekend reading.

- RealTime Mandarin

Pekingnology

By Zichen Wang

by Zichen Wang

Always a good read from 'on the ground' Chinese language sources, with analysis and insight from a Chinese point of view.

- RealTime Mandarin

ChinaTalk

By Jordan Schneider

Deep coverage of technology, China, and US policy with a focus on semis and AI We feature original analysis and reporting as well as interviews with leading thinkers and policymakers

ChinaTalk is a fantastic resource to keep on top of latest trends in Chinese politics, economics and business. The podcast and newsletter together are an essential source of information about what's going on in China and US-China relations right now.

- RealTime Mandarin

Sinocism

By Bill Bishop

Get smarter about China

The OG of Substacks about China, in fact all Substacks, and essential reading for China watchers.

- RealTime Mandarin