David Bandurski
Executive Director of the China Media Project, a think tank promoting freedom of expression through research and journalism capacity building.
chinamediaproject.org
tianjiancmp.substack.com
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- Yes, Anika. Precisely. "钟寰平" is a moniker we have down for the Ministry of Ecology and Environment “生态环境部” — appearing in their official paper and in the other state media. We have a database of these.
- Just in case you missed it: our take on China’s latest projection of confidence, and it’s underlying insecurities. chinamediaproject.org/2025/10/12/t...
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- Great. Let’s designate it as a sacrosanct international protected treasure to be administered by a democratic, representative consortium of non-profit organizations. China can claim credit for the idea.
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- In which we continue to apply basic fact-finding to rumors of Xi’s decline in state media discourse.
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- And does this “prestigious index” understand that scientists, doctors and experts in every field in China are compelled to “speak politics” (讲政治) — placing political principles ahead of their discipline? One manual on genetics urges college instructors to work in talk about “red genes.”
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- Really interesting piece.
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- Indeed. Basic homework needed, like: chinamediaproject.org/2025/06/26/i... Is Xi's Grip Holding? - China Media Project
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[Not loaded yet] - The latest Lingua Sinica newsletter is out! open.substack.com/pub/linguasi...
- Our family did this in Taiwan two years ago when eggs were in short supply and it was fun to lean into the spirit — however imperfect. The five minutes it takes to read this piece would be much better spent getting creative with potatoes 🥔.
- Also, running a non-profit promoting freedom of expression in 2025. 🙌
- The first and possibly last time you’ll ever hear me shout: “Yay, Harvard!”
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- I mean, most of the kids didn’t die, right? Like, more than 50% survived. 🤔🙄🤒
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- Reposted by David BandurskiI'm watching CNBC. These anchors are so angry. They really didn't believe he'd do it. They're actually just now, 10 years into this shit, realizing he's a maniac hellbent on revenge and there's no grand plan for the markets. Better late than never but holy shit.
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- A strong analysis, founded — I’m pleased to say — on CMP’s solid understanding of media and propaganda in China.
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- Sure, sure, US TikTokers. Try RedNote on for size. It will be a crash course in what it’s like to live inside the Great Firewall.
- Caixin says China's tech regulation is in a new phase: Beijing now focused on rule-setting & algorithmic transparency. Latest move: Draft rules for MCN agencies require “correct public opinion guidance" while managing content creators. More from CMP: chinamediaproject.org/2025/01/13/c...
- New day, new draft rules. We run down the rules for MCN institutions.
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- The cartoon dropped at the Washington Post. open.substack.com/pub/anntelna...
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- It's a good time to lock in your (totally reasonable) paid subscriptions to Lingua Sinica before January 1! A little elf tells me CMP will be launching new data research products on China next year . . . . and existing subscribers will be opted in.
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- The latest CMP Dictionary post today, "revenge against society" (报复社会) has been used for at least two decades in China, and has experienced an upsurge in recent months. Perhaps relevant in some ways also to the US case of Luigi Mangione? chinamediaproject.org/the_ccp_dict...
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- Must-read report.
- For those who have not subscribed to Lingua Sinica — you are waiting for what exactly? It's a fantastic resource, with 2x month newsletters and regular features, all for free. Become a paid subscriber and support our work, + get early access to great extras like China Chatbot (on China and AI).
- The latest article in our analysis of China's "international communication centers," ICCs (国际传播中心). Proud to say that CMP is way, way in the lead on this important and under-appreciated trend in the CCP's "external propaganda" efforts. chinamediaproject.org/2024/12/04/t...
- Essential thoughts on the (lost?) heart of journalism: service first. A reminder that the Fourth Estate is earned, not entitled.
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- Our interview at Tian Jian (田間) with journalist Will Yang of the start-up Border Eyes (邊境之眼) is now up at The News Lens (TNL). www.thenewslens.com/article/245531
- Great summary and history of a lynchpin concept in China’s foreign policy.
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- China ChatBot is a fun and informative read on Chinese AI and media/communication. Subscribe to Lingua Sinica paid to access it early and support our work — along with regular discourse analysis, features and the LS newsletter.
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- This is a fascinating look at how a number of alternatives are emerging to the slow and often low-quality and corrupt process of peer review.
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