China’s news. Made simple.
ChinaExplained breaks down complex stories into simple, structured explainers for readers with zero prior knowledge.
No hot takes. No doom-scrolling. Just context, diagrams, and plain English.
Each piece follows a clear, consistent framework desinged to make complex stories easy to follow.
A clear, jargon‑free restatement of the story. No acronyms, no assumed background.
Short sections and simple diagrams that explain the actors, institutions, timelines, and concepts behind the headline.
A concise, sourced explanation of the implications — what this means for China, the world, and what to watch next.
In-depth analysis of the most important stories coming out of China.
What "property crisis" actually means, how it affects ordinary families, and why global markets care.
A visual guide to the Party, the state, and the people behind the headlines.
Beyond buzzwords: how loans, infrastructure, and diplomacy actually work on the ground.
Designed for readers who want clarity, not noise.
We write as if you're smart and curious, but new to the topic. Every acronym and institution is introduced, not dropped in.
Each explainer clearly labels what is confirmed reporting, what is context, and what is interpretation.
No clutter, no autoplay, no dark patterns—just a quiet reading space where you can think.
No. ChinaExplained is built for readers starting from scratch. If we use a term that needs context, we explain it.
Our goal is understanding, not persuasion. We focus on clarity, sourcing, and showing where experts disagree.
We publish new explainers regularly and send a weekly briefing email to subscribers covering the most important developments.
Yes. Each explainer includes a simple way to request follow-up pieces or related topics. We read every suggestion.