David Bandurski
@dbandurski.bsky.social
Executive Director of the China Media Project, a think tank promoting freedom of expression through research and journalism capacity building.
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I love that Mamdani is what the right claimed Obama was: A Muslim socialist born in Africa. The right practically manifested Mamdani into existence.
November 5, 2025 at 2:25 PM
I love that Mamdani is what the right claimed Obama was: A Muslim socialist born in Africa. The right practically manifested Mamdani into existence.
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Important report—key to highlight is that counter-protestors against the Kirk memorial were peaceful, but were then attacked by event participants, and then the right-wing groups that put the event together started to smear the counterprotestors as violent
"'Turning Point Taiwan' Memorial Turns Violent as Religious Right Gains Momentum in Taiwan" by @yolingwrites.bsky.social
“Turning Point Taiwan” Memorial Turns Violent as Religious Right Gains Momentum in Taiwan | New Bloom Magazine
Yesterday morning during a memorial event entitled “Love, Faith, Courage: A Memorial for Charlie Kirk in Taiwan” organized by the Formosa Republican Association (FRA, 福和會) and co-organized by the…
newbloommag.net
October 19, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Important report—key to highlight is that counter-protestors against the Kirk memorial were peaceful, but were then attacked by event participants, and then the right-wing groups that put the event together started to smear the counterprotestors as violent
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NEW: EU and China lawmakers spar over Russia, Taiwan in first talks since 2018
EU lawmakers "shocked" by Chinese counterparts parroting Russian talking points on Ukraine
EU lawmakers "shocked" by Chinese counterparts parroting Russian talking points on Ukraine
EU and China lawmakers spar over Moscow, Taipei in first talks since 2018
Beijing’s delegation defends Russia and questions Nato as EU warns ties hinge on China’s stance over Ukraine.
www.scmp.com
October 16, 2025 at 3:54 PM
NEW: EU and China lawmakers spar over Russia, Taiwan in first talks since 2018
EU lawmakers "shocked" by Chinese counterparts parroting Russian talking points on Ukraine
EU lawmakers "shocked" by Chinese counterparts parroting Russian talking points on Ukraine
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Journalists are not stenographers.
Use our easy action center tool to tell the Senate to reject a nominee for the Army’s top lawyer, who told Sen. Warren the government can punish reporters who publish news it doesn’t authorize.
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October 16, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Journalists are not stenographers.
Use our easy action center tool to tell the Senate to reject a nominee for the Army’s top lawyer, who told Sen. Warren the government can punish reporters who publish news it doesn’t authorize.
Use our easy action center tool to tell the Senate to reject a nominee for the Army’s top lawyer, who told Sen. Warren the government can punish reporters who publish news it doesn’t authorize.
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.
Thanks for the table, very useful! I see 钟寰平 appear (very rarely) on environmental topics, did that come up as a pen name when researching the article?
October 15, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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...
The Repetition Complex - China Media Project
Eight days, eight articles, eight assurances that China's economy is thriving and everything is fine. When did confidence require this much convincing?
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October 14, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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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“China is flexing its power and trying to show the world that it has the ability to act as a major choke point for global trade.” www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
Trump wanted a trade deal. Xi opened a new front instead.
Beijing’s rare earth crackdown lays bare the fusion of economic rivalry and national security risk.
www.politico.com
October 12, 2025 at 5:37 AM
“China is flexing its power and trying to show the world that it has the ability to act as a major choke point for global trade.” www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
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Second leg of APSA2025. Presenting joint work on geopolitics and democratization in Taiwan Saturday 2pm, and then book roundtable Sunday 10am for @lnachman32.bsky.social and his new book “Contested Taiwan: Sovereignty, Social Movements, and Party Formation.” Hope to see you there!
September 13, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Second leg of APSA2025. Presenting joint work on geopolitics and democratization in Taiwan Saturday 2pm, and then book roundtable Sunday 10am for @lnachman32.bsky.social and his new book “Contested Taiwan: Sovereignty, Social Movements, and Party Formation.” Hope to see you there!
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.
The Philippines protested on Thursday against a Chinese scheme to create a "nature reserve" on the disputed Scarborough Shoal, the site of repeated clashes in the South China Sea. In full: buff.ly/AwlX65r
Philippines protests China's nature reserve plan for Scarborough Shoal
The Philippines protested on Thursday against a Chinese scheme to create a "nature reserve" on the disputed Scarborough Shoal, the site of repeated clashes in the South China Sea.
buff.ly
September 11, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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.
In which we continue to apply basic fact-finding to rumors of Xi’s decline in state media discourse.
The surge of headlines for Xi Jinping during his recent visit to Tibet, coming shortly after the annual lull of the official Beidaihe vacation period, was another sign the Chinese leader continues to dominate.
Summer Break, Power Intact - China Media Project
The surge of headlines for Xi Jinping during his recent visit to Tibet, coming shortly after the annual lull of the official Beidaihe vacation period, was another sign that the Chinese leader continue...
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August 29, 2025 at 8:07 PM
In which we continue to apply basic fact-finding to rumors of Xi’s decline in state media discourse.
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Following speculation last month that Xi Jinping was facing internal challenges to his power, and experiencing a marked decline in prestige in China’s official media, we looked at his performance in front-page headlines of the official People’s Daily.
How do things stand now at the close of July?
How do things stand now at the close of July?
Xi Jinping Still Strong in the Headlines - China Media Project
Despite recent speculation about challenges to his authority, China’s leader continues to dominate official party messaging with commanding leads over other top leaders.
chinamediaproject.org
July 31, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Following speculation last month that Xi Jinping was facing internal challenges to his power, and experiencing a marked decline in prestige in China’s official media, we looked at his performance in front-page headlines of the official People’s Daily.
How do things stand now at the close of July?
How do things stand now at the close of July?
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.”
Does @Nature.com’s “prestigious index” include rankings for the numbers of scientists wrongfully detained, silenced, or exiled by #China govt? www.economist.com/science-and-...
Are China’s universities really the best in the world?
Nature’s prestigious index says yes
www.economist.com
July 27, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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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Does @Nature.com’s “prestigious index” include rankings for the numbers of scientists wrongfully detained, silenced, or exiled by #China govt? www.economist.com/science-and-...
Are China’s universities really the best in the world?
Nature’s prestigious index says yes
www.economist.com
July 26, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Does @Nature.com’s “prestigious index” include rankings for the numbers of scientists wrongfully detained, silenced, or exiled by #China govt? www.economist.com/science-and-...
Really interesting piece.
The recall movement has old roots in spontaneous local resistance
www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/ar...
www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/ar...
Notes from Central Taiwan: Recall as resistance - Taipei Times
Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
www.taipeitimes.com
July 14, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Really interesting piece.
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"AI Governance with Chinese Characteristics" (中国特色人工智能治理体系) is a phrase that has just emerged in a key CCP magazine. What does it mean?
Find out in this week's China Chatbot. Paid subscribers not only get early access on Fridays, but also support our work!
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Find out in this week's China Chatbot. Paid subscribers not only get early access on Fridays, but also support our work!
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July 2, 2025 at 3:50 AM
"AI Governance with Chinese Characteristics" (中国特色人工智能治理体系) is a phrase that has just emerged in a key CCP magazine. What does it mean?
Find out in this week's China Chatbot. Paid subscribers not only get early access on Fridays, but also support our work!
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Find out in this week's China Chatbot. Paid subscribers not only get early access on Fridays, but also support our work!
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Indeed. Basic homework needed, like: chinamediaproject.org/2025/06/26/i... Is Xi's Grip Holding? - China Media Project
June 27, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Indeed. Basic homework needed, like: chinamediaproject.org/2025/06/26/i... Is Xi's Grip Holding? - China Media Project
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AsOne Store, a pro-democracy business run by former district councillor Derek Chu in Mong Kok, is distributing commemorative digital candles for free on Wednesday to mark the 36th anniversary of the Tiananmen crackdown.
Photo: Kyle Lam/HFKP.
Photo: Kyle Lam/HFKP.
June 4, 2025 at 9:38 AM
AsOne Store, a pro-democracy business run by former district councillor Derek Chu in Mong Kok, is distributing commemorative digital candles for free on Wednesday to mark the 36th anniversary of the Tiananmen crackdown.
Photo: Kyle Lam/HFKP.
Photo: Kyle Lam/HFKP.
The latest Lingua Sinica newsletter is out! open.substack.com/pub/linguasi...
Lingua Sinica Newsletter, 16 May
News, analysis, and commentary on Chinese-language media from the PRC and beyond.
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May 16, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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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 🥔.
The price of eggs has some online creators suggesting that potatoes are a suitable alternative. @kait.bsky.social had to try it for herself.
One Simple Hack to Ruin Your Easter
The price of eggs has some online creators suggesting that potatoes are a suitable alternative. Please believe me, they are wrong.
bit.ly
April 19, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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. 🙌
April 19, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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!”
April 15, 2025 at 9:32 AM
The first and possibly last time you’ll ever hear me shout: “Yay, Harvard!”