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Staying informed on China can seem like a full-time job. Luckily, a series of excellent newsletters are doing the hard work of China watching for us, compiling the best links and analysis on a weekly or even daily basis. Below is a selection of 10 of the best (although there are many more out there)<\/h2>\n

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The Weekly China Skinny<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Published every Wednesday by marketing and digital strategy firm China Skinny, The Weekly China Skinny offers in-depth insights into what Chinese consumers are doing, buying, and saying. We like the (relatively) long read format, which goes in depth on a specific topic, with plenty of links to related articles. Recent newsletter topics have included insights into changing buying habits in tier 2 and 3 cities and the rise of \u2018emotional marketing\u2019 around events like International Women\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n

Cost<\/strong>: Free<\/p>\n

Subscribe to The Weekly China Skinny<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Pekingnology<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Pekingnology is the brainchild of Zichen Wang, a senior Xinhua reporter based in Beijing. His regular analysis of current affairs often features translations from Chinese state media such as People\u2019s Daily \u2013 a useful bellwether for public opinion and policy directions.<\/p>\n

Note<\/strong>: Pekingnology does not represent the views of Xinhua, the Chinese media or China.<\/p>\n

Cost<\/strong>: Free<\/p>\n

Subscribe to Pekingnology<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

China Chit-Chat<\/strong><\/h4>\n

China Chit-Chat is written by Mark Schaub, senior partner at leading Chinese law firm King & Wood Mallesons (where he was the first foreign partner). Schaub has been working on China issues since moving to Shanghai in 1993, and his weekly newsletter offers a humorous insight into life on the ground there, plus reflections on the issues facing international companies operating in China.<\/p>\n

Cost<\/strong>: Free<\/p>\n

Subscribe to China Chit-Chat<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n