Our Daily Reads: Best Of China Blogs

The contributors at The China Beat read a lot of China blogs. Here is a primer of a few of our collective favorites. We welcome you to add your own must-reads (or plug your own blog) in the comments section. Best One-Stop Source of Information: China Digital Times Best Media Blog: A tie between Danwei and China Media Project Best Industry Blog: China Law Blog Best News Blog: Beijing Newspeak – Written by Chris O’Brien, a language polisher/rewrite artist for Xinhua, a fascinating and frequently hilarious look behind the scenes of Chinese media. Best Issue Blog: China Dialogue: Chinese and English articles on environmental and human rights issues. Best Translation Blog: EastSouthWestNorth: A daily stop for most bloggers and journos in China; collects and translates a selection from China’s media and blogosphere. Best Journalist Blog: This one is a toss-up between China Rises and Richard Spencer. Best PR Blog: Imagethief, fabulously written blog by Will Moss, a PR professional in Beijing. Best Personal Blog: Life in Suzhou. A fixture in the China blogosphere for a long time, this blog’s author still brings a fresh and unique perspective to his daily observations of life. Another strong one, with anecdotes from a working journalist, is Spot-On by Jonathan Ansfield. Best Regional Blog: Opposite Side of China: Absolutely essential reading for anyone interested in Xinjiang and central Asia. Best Taiwan Blog: Michael Turton’s The View from Taiwan