CHINA-ORIENTED DATABASES
Duke University Chinese Studies Recommended Databases: List of Databases https://guides.library.duke.edu/recommended-chinesestudies
Library of Congress: Asian studies Subscription Databases and Free Electronic Resources
https://guides.loc.gov/asian-eresources/chinese#s-lib-ctab-24264806-1
Leiden University Chinese Studies: Overview of Databases, Reference Works and Websites for Research in Chinese Studies https://www.library.universiteitleiden.nl/subject-guides/chinese- studies#databases-chinese-studies
German Marshal Fund https://www.gmfus.org/asia-program
MacroPolo https://macropolo.org/
National Digital Library of China http://www.nlc.cn/newen/periodicals/
Nanyang Technological University: Chinese Studies Eresources https://libguides.ntu.edu.sg/chinese-resources/eresources
National University of Singapore: Chinese E-Resources https://libguides.nus.edu.sg/chineseeresources
University of Heidelberg: Digital Resources
https://www.zo.uni-heidelberg.de/boa/digital_resources/index_en.html
University of Michigan: Selected Digital Resources for Conducting Research in Chinese Studies
https://guides.lib.umich.edu/chinesestudies
Qiushi – official theoretical journal of the Chinese Communist Party http://en.qstheory.cn/
What China Reads: https://whatchinareads.com/
THINK TANKS
China Institute of Contemporary International Relations (Beijing-based): http://www.cicir.ac.cn/NEW/en-us/index.html
Center for China and Globalization (Beijing-based): http://en.ccg.org.cn
Singapore Institute of International Affairs (Singapore-based): http://www.siiaonline.org
The Japan Institute for International Affairs (Japan-based): https://www.jiia.or.jp/en/region-china
Development Research Center of the State Council: http://www.drc.gov.cn/default.aspx
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace (Washington-based): https://carnegieendowment.org/publications
Clingendael Institute of International Relations – China Center (Netherlands- based):
http://www.clingendael.org/research-program/china-centre
Center for Strategic & International Studies – Reconnecting Asia section (Washington-based):
https://reconnectingasia.csis.org/
NEWS DIRECTORIES – CHINESE SOURCES
All You Can Read – China: https://www.allyoucanread.com/china-newspapers/
Online Newspapers – China: https://onlinenewspapers.com/china.shtml
W3 Newspapers – China: https://www.w3newspapers.com/chinese/
ABYZ News Links – China: http://www.abyznewslinks.com/china.htm
Newpaper Index – China: https://www.newspaperindex.com/en/newspapers/China/
World News – China:
https://www.world-newspapers.com/countries/asia/china
Newspaper Map – China: https://newspapermap.com/#32.07032,111.70898,5z
SOURCES COVERING CHINA – ASIA
South China Morning Post (Hong Kong-based): http://www.scmp.com
Caixin English (Beijing-based): https://www.caixinglobal.com/
China News Digest (Beijing-based): http://www.cnd.org/
Inside China Today (Beijing-based): https://world.einnews.com/country/china
Huanqiu (Beiing-based): https://www.huanqiu.com/
The Straits Times (Singapore-based): http://www.straitstimes.com/global
China National News: https://www.chinanationalnews.com/
Channel News Asia (Singapore-based editorial): http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/topic/china
The Diplomat (Japan-based): https://thediplomat.com/regions/east-asia/
163.com (Beijing-based): http://163.com/
Beijing Bulletin (Beijing-based): https://www.beijingbulletin.com/
AsiaOne (Singapore-based): https://www.asiaone.com/china
The Japan Times (Japan-based): http://www.japantimes.co.jp/tag/china
Nikkei Asia – China (Japan-based): https://asia.nikkei.com/Location/East-Asia/China
Trivium China https://triviumchina.com/
Neican https://www.neican.org/
CGTN (Beijing-based): http://www.cgtn.com/china
Caijing (Beijing-based editorial): http://english.caijing.com.cn
China Briefing (Hong Kong-based editorial – business focused): https://www.china-briefing.com/
China Daily (Beijing-based): http://www.chinadaily.com.cn
Chinese Central Television (Beijing-based): https://english.cctv.com/
Global Times (Beijing-based): http://www.globaltimes.cn
Sixth Tone (Beijing-based): http://www.sixthtone.com/
The Paper (Beijing-based): https://www.thepaper.cn/
The People’s Daily (Beijing-based): http://en.people.cn/
Xinhua (Beijing-based): http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/
Taipei Times (Taipei-based editorial): http://taipeitimes.com
Asia Times (Hong Kong-based): https://asiatimes.com/
SOURCES COVERING CHINA – OTHER THAN ASIA
East Asia Forum (Australia-based): https://www.eastasiaforum.org/
Aljazeera China News (Qatar-based): https://www.aljazeera.com/where/china
BBC China: https://www.bbc.com/news/world/asia/china
Bloomberg (New York-based): http://www.bloomberg.com/topics/countries/CN
Deutsche Welle (Germany-based editorial): http://www.dw.com/en/peoples-republic-of-china/t-18480887
Foreign Affairs (New York-based editorial): http://www.foreignaffairs.com/regions/china
France 24 (Paris-based): http://www.france24.com/en/tag/china
The Economist (UK-based):
http://www.economist.com/china
ChinaFile (Weekly discussion from leading international sinologists): http://www.chinafile.com/conversation
Sinocism (Analysis of the most relevant news coming out of China): https://sinocism.com/
SupChina (New York-based): https://thechinaproject.com/china-newsbase/
What’s on Weibo (Netherlands-based): https://www.whatsonweibo.com/
Tea Leaf Nation (ForeignPolicy.com’s dedicate channel that gives perspectives
from within China): https://foreignpolicy.com/channel/tea-leaf-nation/
RECOMMENDED VIDEO TIP:
A video Florian Schneider (senior university lecturer Modern China Studies; Leiden University) made presenting several sources covering China: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmRucI1mXlE
CHINA-ORIENTED PODCASTS IN ENGLISH:
ChinaTalk
A weekly conversation exploring China’s economy and tech scene. Guests include a wide range of policy analysts, business professionals, journalists, and academics. Link: https://chinatalk.substack.com/
The Sinica Podcast
Founded in 2010, this podcats offers a weekly discussion of current affairs in China.
Link: https://supchina.com/series/sinica/
China Business Review
The China Business Review podcast brings you analysis and commentary on the US-China relationship from think tanks, government, and business.
Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/china-business- review/id1468176663
China in the Americas
A podcast exploring the growing economic, political and social relationships between China and the Americas
Link: https://chinacaribbean.buzzsprout.com/1307554
Drum Tower
Two of The Economist’s China correspondents, Alice Su and David Rennie, analyse the stories at the heart of this vast country and examine its influence beyond its borders.
Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drum-tower/id1651657142
What China Wants
What China Wants is a weekly newsletter that shines a light on what it is that Beijing is trying to achieve in the world. Hint: China’s leaders aren’t just intent on a friendly, magnanimous rise that will benefit everyone but them. Nor, as some Western hawks would have us believe, does China want to take over the world and turn us all into slaves.
Link: https://whatchinawants.substack.com/podcast
ChinaPower Podcast
This podcast dissects critical issues underpinning China’s emergence as a global power. By bringing together the leading experts on China and international politics, the series offers our listeners critical insights into the challenges and opportunities presented by China’s rise.
Link: https://chinapower.csis.org/podcasts/
South China Morning Post – Inside China Podcast
For those who wish to learn more about China first-hand from reporters on the ground, SCMP’s “Inside China” takes deep-dives into a specific topics, mixing independent reporting and exclusive interviews to bring you unique insights into an emerging potential superpower.
Link : https://www.scmp.com/podcasts/inside-china
China Corner Office
Features conversations with the leaders who have changed the way business is done in China. The podcast shines light on the unique management models that have developed in China and what it takes to successfully run a business in China. Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/china-corner-office/id1535476167
China in Africa Podcast
Twice-weekly discussion about China’s engagement across Africa and the Global South.
Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-china-in-africa- podcast/id484409506
The History of China
Over two hundred episodes of curated topics from China’s antiquity to modern times.
Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-china-history- podcast/id489369498
Techbuzz China
Tech Buzz China by Pandaily is a biweekly technology podcast that is all about China’s innovations. The hosts share and analyze the most important tech news from China every other week.
Link: https://www.techbuzzchina.com/
Asia Matters
Asia Matters Podcast, goes beyond the headlines with experts from around the globe to help explain what’s shaping the region.
It does not only focus on China but it does talk about China quite often Link: https://asiamatterspod.com/
China Global
Another excellent podcast hosted by Bonnie Glaser which features a range of perspectives along with insightful analysis on China and its influence around the world.
Link: https://asiamatterspod.com/
China Tech Investor
The China Tech Investor podcast is a weekly show where the hosts look at their watchlist and talk about what’s happening with listed Chinese tech companies. Link: https://www.gmfus.org/audio/china-global-how-china-sees-europe- professor-lanxin-xiang
China in the World
The Carnegie-Tsinghua China in the World podcast is a series of conversations between Director Paul Haenle and Chinese and international experts on China’s foreign policy, China’s international role, and China’s relations with the world.
Link: https://carnegietsinghua.org/publications/?fa=podcasts
The Pacific Century
The 21st century may be the Pacific Century, and China appears poised to become America’s greatest rival for global power and influence. Host Michael Auslin and guests discuss the latest politics, economics, security, and cultural news in China, Asia, and America.
Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pacific-century/id1454853840
NüVoices
The NüVoices podcast is hosted by NüVoices members Chenni Xu, Cindy Gao, Joanna Chiu, Sophia Yan, Jessie Lau, and Megan Cattel who explore the work of women in media, academia and the arts in Greater China, the impact of abuses of power, international and domestic politics, and their own personal stories.
Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n%C3%BCvoices/id1413970298
Pekingology – On Chinese Politics
True to the name Pekingology, or the study of the political behavior of the People’s Republic of China, this podcast aims to unpack the behavior of the Chinese Communist Party and implications these actions have within China and for U.S.- China relations.
Link: https://www.csis.org/podcasts/pekingology
Bridging the Oceans Podcast
A podcast that creates a platform to discuss the key defence and security
questions of the world’s most dynamic region: the Indo-Pacific. Link: https://rusi.org/podcast-series/bridging-oceans-podcasts
New Books in East Asian Studies Podcast
Interviews with Scholars of East Asia about their New Books
Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-books-in-east-asian- studies/id426133640
The China Jedi Podcast
An inside look into Chinese life as foreigners living, working, crying and laughing in China. A light-hearted insight into all things good and bad with a little bit of extra wit added on top. With regular special guests from across China and creative educational games thrown in for fun, this podcast is a must for those interested in learning more about the middle kingdom or just wanting a good giggle.
Link: https://chinajedi.com/
Made in China Podcast
Hear the ins and outs of sourcing, procurement, product development, and brand building as two international entrepreneurs based in South China share a free- flowing conversation and bring experts on the show.
Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/made-in-china-podcast- international-business-crowdfunding/id1033415860
The Little Red Podcast
Interviews and chats combining journalistic sensibilities with academic rigour; it discusses the pressing issues of Xi Jinping’s China and how their impact is felt far beyond the Beijing beltway. From East Timor to Eastern Qinghai, it take listeners to forgotten places that are missed in mainstream narratives of modern China.
Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-little-red-podcast/id1136685378
The China Smart State Podcast
A monthly show discussing the digital transformation of China. How does this transformation affect the politics, economy and society of this rapidly emerging cyber power?
Link: https://anchor.fm/leidenasiacentre/episodes/1-Tech-Investment-and- Finance-in-China-e1gh7pk
Sounds Strategic – The IISS Podcast
This podcast series aims to offer timely and insightful analysis of the key issues impacting international security, defence and strategy. Strong emphasis on Asia. Link: https://www.iiss.org/blogs/podcast
Chinese Whispers
A fortnightly podcast, hosted by Cindy Yu, offering an in-depth look into Chinese politics, society, history and much more.
Link: https://www.spectator.co.uk/podcasts/chinese-whispers
Merics Podcast
Mercator Institute for China Studies Podcast. Link: https://merics.org/en/podcast
China Explained
This channel will show you that because of China’s continued success in industrial upgrading, technological innovation and realizing its huge potential, it is an unstoppable process. The inevitable rise of China may feel intimidating and some simply reject it. Don’t be. More importantly, this channel will answer the million- dollar question: how can you, as an individual or a small business owner, also profit from the rise of China ?
Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1179371
Mosaic of China Podcast
An English-language podcast showcasing people who are making their mark in China.
Link: https://www.mosaicofchina.com/
Of Course China! Podcast
A weekly podcast hosted by two long-time China expats with a combined 37 years experience of living and running businesses in the middle kingdom. Talks include life in China as they know it, interviews of interesting characters about their China jobs and opportunities, and an exploration of what it means to live in China in 2020 and beyond!
Link: https://anchor.fm/of-course-china
South China Morning Post – China Geopolitics
The South China Morning Post political economy team analyses the latest economic data from China, delve deep into the ongoing US-China trade and tech war, and examine China’s changing economic relationship with Europe, Africa and the Indo-Pacific. Hear deep background on Beijing’s political machinations and how they affect policy and its global diplomacy.
Link: https://www.scmp.com/podcasts/china-geopolitics
The Wo Men Podcast
Bi-weekly discussion on a variety of topics by hosts that share a diversity of voices from on the ground inside contemporary China.
Link : https://www.womenpodcast.net/
China Business Cast
China Business Cast is a podcast featuring experienced entrepreneurs and business people making things happen in China. If you want to learn from on the ground accounts of how business actually gets done in China, this is the program for you.
Link : https://china-business-cast-62d2e74f.simplecast.com/
Caixin Global Podcast – China Business Insider
The Caixin-Sinica Business Brief offers a weekly roundup of the top news bulletins from the world’s second-largest economy and features interviews with Caixin journalists.
Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/china-business-insider-news-from- caixin-global/id1442752363
China Flexpat
The China Flexpat podcast interviews professionals in China to help people from all over the world find the best jobs in China. The podcast uncovers myths and shows the truth about challenges and opportunities when looking for a life in the Middle Kingdom.
Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/china-flexpat/id1514659021
IN DUTCH:
Our Cultures & Our World Podcast
In Our Cultures & Our World Podcast, I will invite people from China and other countries to share stories about their intercultural journeys, their challenges along the way, and their effort to create understanding and connections. I hope their stories will give all of us insights, ideas, and inspiration to create a more connected world together.
Link: https://iibboo.com/podcast/
BNR China Podcast
China is een intimiderend groot en complex land. Maar je kunt er niet omheen. Geopolitiek, militair, economisch en wetenschappelijk: China is overal
Link: https://www.bnr.nl/podcast/chinapodcast
Het China van Xi
De podcast Het China van Xi gaat over de rol die China speelt en wil spelen in een wereld waarin de traditionele machtsverhoudingen aan het verschuiven zijn.
Link: https://www.nporadio1.nl/podcasts/het-china-van-xi
Bij Gin in Beijing
In Bij Gin in Beijing de podcast neem ik je mee in mijn nieuwe leven in China als “expatvrouw” en in de Chinese cultuur. Ik had een tijdje geleden niet gedacht dat ik mijn baan zou opzeggen voor die van mijn partner. Totdat hij zei diplomaat te willen worden in China, waar ik als “partner van” niet zomaar mag werken. Wat nu…?!
Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/0KjtGBdQ6PX2nPB8jT7Nu2
De Rode Draad
Bureau Buitenland en NPO Radio 1 podcast: De Rode Draad. Een zesdelige serie
over China’s doelen en onze toekomst.
Link: https://www.vpro.nl/programmas/bureau-buitenland/luister/de-rode- draad.html
ChinaTalk
ChinaTalk is een in 2014 opgericht initiatief van Jessica Sun en Ed Sander. In deze verzameling interviews en podcastafleveringen bespreken ze onderwerpen variërend van digitale technologie, onderwijs en cultuur tot e-commerce in China. Link: https://www.chinatalk.nl/media/interviews/
IN GERMAN:
Chinalogue
Der Chinalogue Podcast vermittelt spannende Inhalte zu China. Dabei werden einzelne Personen, deren Leidenschaft für China sowie deren Tätigkeit oder Errungenschaft in China dargestellt.
Link: https://chinalogue.de/podcast/
ChinaHotPod – Podcast
Im Interviews erzählen erfahrene China-Manager aus Deutschland ihre eigene Geschichten. Durch persönliche Erlebnisse, Erfahrung und Erfolge werden China- Kernkompetenzen aus Sicht der China-Experten für deutsche kleine und mittlere Unternehmen (KMU) hervorgehoben. Gesellschafter und Geschäftsführer der KMU in Deutschland, die Ihr China-Geschäft aufbauen bzw. ausbauen möchten, sind die ideale Zuhörer.
Link: https://china-hotpod.podigee.io/
Süßsauer – der China Podcast
Zwei Perspektiven – ein unterhaltsamer Kulturkontakt. Was verbindet uns? Warum
ist manches anders? Hier geht’s um den chinesisch-deutschen Culture Clash. Link: https://steffen-eggebrecht.de/china-podcast/
Welt.Macht.China
Was macht China zur Weltmacht und was macht China mit der Welt? Darum geht es im ARD-Podcast “Welt.Macht.China”. Ein Team aus aktuellen und ehemaligen KorrespondentInnen und China-ExpertInnen schaut nicht nur von außen auf das Land, sondern tief hinein – mit Hintergründen, Analysen, Stimmen und auch einem Blick auf Klischees und Vorurteile, die es in Deutschland eventuell gibt.
Link: https://www.ardaudiothek.de/sendung/welt-macht-china/10494211/
China Ungeschminkt
China selbst präsentiert sich als starker Player auf der Weltbühne. Westliche Kritiker stellen China gerne als aggressiven Akteur dar. Beides stimmt, aber das sind nur zwei Facetten – vielleicht sogar konstruierte Masken – von China.
Link: https://www.podcast.de/podcast/2628299/china-ungeschminkt
IN FRENCH:
Les Chroniques d’Eric
Comment vit-on la vie d’expatrié en Chine? C’est ce que je raconte dans ce podcast, après 32 ans passés à Pékin comme correspondant de journaux et radios.
Ce dont je vous parle : de la manière dont vivent les Chinois jeunes et vieux, et les étrangers venus partager leur existence.
Link: https://www.audible.com/pd/Les-Chroniques-dEric-Podcast/B08JJLXML6
Chine, année zéro
Alors que le monde entier reste paralysé par le coronavirus, la Chine semble s’être relevée de la crise et se prépare à affronter de nouveaux défis : relance de son économie, maitrise de ses marges dissidentes et ajustement de sa politique étrangère à l’aune du changement
d’administration aux Etats-Unis.
Link: https://www.franceculture.fr/emissions/series/chine-annee-zero
SEO Podcast
Sur ma chaîne Mon Podcast SEO, je vous parlerai de plusieurs sujets : la veille SEO, les anecdotes en tant qu’experte SEO, les hauts et les bas qu’on peut connaître en tant qu’entrepreneure, les nouveautés des moteurs de recherche et surtout, je donnerai des formations SEO sous forme de podcasts ! Partager ma passion pour le SEO avec le grand public, c’est vraiment le petit truc qui me motive et qui me fait avancer dans mes projets !
Link: https://seopodcast.fr/
IN ITALIAN:
Digital Hotpot
Hotpot, 火锅（huoguo) is a typical Chinese dish which people eat all together as a ritual.
Digital Hotpot wants to follow this philosophy: in each episode there are more ingredients added, talking about China, doing business with China and the digital ecosystem.
Link: https://spoti.fi/3LE7S5A
IN HEBREW:
להבין את סין
כל מה שצריך לדעת על המעצמה שתעצב את המאה ה21-
Link: https://aboutchina.co.il/
IN CHINESE:
Gushi/故事 FM (A.k.a. Story FM)
Each episode features an individual telling a story from his or her own point of view. Experiences of adventure and the strange feature among the more than five hundred episodes to date, but more common are stories of love and loss, hardship and compromise, or simply coming to terms with life in a changing China.
Link: https://storyfm.cn/
News Pickle Restaurant Podcast /新闻酸菜馆
The content of the program is to chat about weekly hot news topics in a relaxed form, as well as talks with elites from various industries, and deep analysis behind the news. With its witty and humorous style, objective and pungent comments, and unique analysis perspective, this podcast is widely praised in the Chinese world. It is one of the fastest-growing Internet radio stations in China.
Link: https://apple.co/3j29dXw
Stockastic Volatility / 随机波动
“StochasticVolatility” is a pan-cultural podcast launched by three female media professionals. It is updated every Wednesday at 12:00 noon.
Link: https://www.stovol.club/
Bumingbai Pod / 不明白博客
The most interesting conversations in China right now are happening in private. “Don’t Understand Podcast” hopes to share interesting conversations with Chinese listeners around the world, and to shine a little light and warmth in this dark and chaotic era.
Link: https://www.bumingbai.net/
