China Links

Jeez, this is overwhelming. There is just TOO much out there written on China… A work in progress! Last updated 22 April 2009

China Related Blogs

When I first came to China I read a lot of blogs written by expats in China. As time went on, however, I found myself reading more expat blogs from across the world. Maybe it’s because my expat life is nothing like expat life in Shanghai and Beijing, where most China blogs seem to originate. And their descriptions of expat life in the big city just make me envious and sad. Haha.

My relationship with China has its ups and downs and since I do not have close personal ties to the culture (like a spouse or significant other) and I am not fluent in the language I find it difficult to blog authoritatively on current events and politics here. To be honest, China is not my passion. I came here for no other reason than to work and be with my DH. Perhaps that is why I can’t fully relate to many China blogs. Someone referred to some of them as “white dude in China” blogs. I giggled when I read that. These so-called white dude blogs (in jest because they are certainly not all written by white dudes) are actually quite fascinating. I always learn new things when I take the time to read them.

If you are looking for a wide variety of blogs written from China, just visit the China Blog List. I am impressed by these blog lists: Far West China’s Top 5 Lists, CN Reviews’ excellent Ten Eclectic Blogs (what a breath of fresh air!) and Chinageeks’ Recommended Reading. Visit those links. Visit those blogs. Here a much abbreviated list of those that made it to my Google Reader: *All links listed in alphabetical order!*

General/Newsy Blogs

These blogs feature current events, politics, language issues, popular stories as well as the occasional personal post. There is very little estrogen in this list and I only mention that because as a female, I like the female viewpoint. I do not read these blogs everyday because sometimes they are a bit overwhelming. I don’t consider my blog to be “in league” with these blogs, but then again, that is not my aim. (Although sometimes I do wish I could blog like this!)

Newspaper/Magazine Blogs

Similar to blogs above, but with an authoritative air and journalistic credentials.

Personal Blogs

These blogs focus on personal, day-to-day life in China, with the occasional political post, but there is a (welcome) wide range of topics covered here. I actually prefer the personal because I love reading about the minutiae of expat life. Really, I do.

Photo/Art Blogs

These blogs feature photos and/or art along with commentary on day-to-day life.

Websites

News

Photography/Art

Just Interesting!

If you have suggestions for blogs/websites I should visit or add here, leave a comment or email me at imaglobalgal at gmail dot com.


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