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China Newspapers Online, Chinese News Sources Online in English

China China boasts a diverse media landscape with newspapers and online news sources catering to local, national, and international audiences. Leading state-run publications like People’s Daily (人民日报) and Global Times offer authoritative coverage in Chinese and English, while China Daily serves as a key English-language source for global readers. Regional outlets like Southern Metropolis Daily (南方都市报) and Beijing News (新京报) provide in-depth local reporting.

For business-focused updates, Caixin (财新) delivers investigative journalism, and South China Morning Post (SCMP), based in Hong Kong, covers Greater China with an international perspective. Independent platforms like Sixth Tone present nuanced stories in English, targeting foreign audiences.

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Chinese-Language National Newspapers (中文)

  • People's Daily (人民日报)

    Beijing-based national daily (founded 1948), the official newspaper of the Communist Party of China. Best known for its authoritative political commentary and policy announcements.

  • Global Times (环球时报)

    Beijing-based national daily (founded 1993) under People's Daily. Famous for its nationalist stance and coverage of international affairs from a Chinese perspective.

  • China Daily (中国日报)

    Beijing-based national English-language daily (founded 1981). Best known as China's official English news outlet for foreign audiences.

  • Xinhua News Agency (新华社)

    Beijing-based state news agency (founded 1931). Renowned for breaking official government news and serving as China's primary news distributor.

  • Guangming Daily (光明日报)

    Beijing-based national daily (founded 1949). Best known for its focus on education, culture, and intellectual discourse.

English-Language News Outlets

  • South China Morning Post

    Hong Kong-based English daily (founded 1903), now owned by Alibaba. Famous for its in-depth coverage of China and Asia with relative editorial independence.

  • Sixth Tone

    Shanghai-based English digital outlet (founded 2016). Best known for its human-interest stories about contemporary Chinese society.

  • China News Service (中国新闻社)

    Beijing-based state-affiliated English service (founded 1952). Known for softer news targeting overseas Chinese communities.

  • The Paper (澎湃新闻 English)

    Shanghai-based digital news platform's English section. Notable for its investigative reporting within permitted boundaries.

  • CGTN (中国国际电视台)

    Beijing-based international broadcaster's English service (founded 2016). Best known for presenting China's perspective on global affairs.

Business & Financial News

  • Caixin (财新网)

    Beijing-based financial news group (founded 2010). Famous for its relatively independent business reporting and economic analysis.

  • 21st Century Business Herald (21世纪经济报道)

    Guangzhou-based financial daily (founded 2001). Best known for its market-moving corporate news and policy interpretations.

  • Yicai (第一财经)

    Shanghai-based financial media group (founded 2003). Renowned for its real-time business data and industry reports.

  • Bloomberg China (彭博社)

    International financial news with China focus. Best known for its coverage of Chinese markets and economic trends.

  • Sina Finance (新浪财经)

    Beijing-based online financial portal (founded 1999). Famous for its stock market updates and investor forums.

Regional & Local Newspapers

Politics & Current Affairs

  • Study Times (学习时报)

    Beijing-based Party school journal (founded 1999). Famous for publishing important political theory articles.

  • Qiushi Journal (求是)

    Beijing-based CPC theoretical journal (founded 1958). Best known for publishing leadership speeches and ideological pieces.

  • China Youth Daily (中国青年报)

    Beijing-based youth-focused daily (founded 1951). Known for its coverage of education and social issues affecting young people.

Technology & Innovation

  • 36Kr (36氪)

    Beijing-based tech news platform (founded 2010). Best known for its startup coverage and innovation trends.

  • PingWest (品玩)

    Beijing/San Francisco tech blog (founded 2012). Famous for its critical takes on China's tech industry.

  • IT Times (IT时报)

    Shanghai-based tech weekly (founded 2004). Best known for its telecommunications and consumer tech reporting.

Lifestyle & Culture

  • Lifeweek (三联生活周刊)

    Beijing-based lifestyle magazine (founded 1925). Famous for its cultural commentary and in-depth features.

  • China Culture Daily (中国文化报)

    Beijing-based culture ministry outlet (founded 1986). Best known for its coverage of arts and heritage policies.

  • That's Magazines

    Shanghai-based English lifestyle platform (founded 1990s). Known for its expat-focused city guides and event listings.

Sports (体育)

  • Titan Sports (体坛周报)

    Beijing-based sports weekly (founded 1988). Best known for its comprehensive coverage of Chinese football (soccer).

  • PP Sports (PP体育)

    Nanjing-based digital sports platform (founded 2016). Famous for its live streaming of major sports events.

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