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    1-17-2008

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    January 17, 2008 in The China Beat http://www.thechinabeat.org/

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    Copyright January 17, 2008. Used by permission.

    Abstract

    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.

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