The China you don't see.
China is the world's second-largest economy. But the information that reaches the West is filtered, delayed, and biased.
Most of what you read about China has passed through at least three filters: the foreign correspondent who doesn't speak Mandarin, the newsroom that needs clicks, and the ideological bias of those who decided the conclusion before reading the data.
The result? A distorted version of reality. Where a technological breakthrough becomes a "threat," an economic policy becomes "manipulation," and 1.4 billion people are reduced to stereotypes.
"Primary sources in Mandarin tell a different story from what Western media translates."
China to Watch was born to be the direct bridge. Written by a Brazilian living in China who sees the country from the inside — not through correspondents who spend two weeks in Shanghai and return with a ready-made story. We read Weibo, People's Daily, NBS and PBOC reports. We translate, contextualize, and deliver.
We don't pretend neutrality. All journalism has perspective — ours is honest about it. The difference is that every number has a source, every claim has a link, and every analysis shows the reasoning. You can disagree with the conclusion, but you'll never need to doubt the data.
Open portal
Quality information shouldn't have a paywall. That's why China to Watch is and always will be an open portal. All news, all data, all drops — accessible to everyone.
We believe that a world well-informed about China is a world better prepared for what's ahead. And we won't charge for that.
Weekly Research
For those who want to go beyond headlines, we offer the Weekly Research — our in-depth weekly analysis. Historical context, comparative data, projections, and what the numbers are really saying.
The Research is for decision-makers. Executives, investors, researchers, journalists, and anyone who needs to truly understand China — not the simplified version.
The vision
To be the reference portal on China. With columnists, analyses, research, data, and the credibility the topic demands.
We don't want to be just another blog. We want to be the source that journalists cite, executives consult, and researchers trust.
"We have perspective.
And we have the data to back it up."
— China to Watch Team
