Sinification

What Sinification is: A newsletter that tracks, translates and analyses key debates shaping thought and policy in China. Its goal: To depict and explain the world as it is viewed by China’s establishment intellectuals. Its aspiration: To foster more informed discussions and better policies on China. Its relevance: China’s opaque political system, restrictive information and research environment, along with the challenges of engaging with Chinese officials demand new approaches to understanding the country’s current state and future direction. Who reads it: Over China watchers, including diplomats, policymakers, academics, analysts, executives and journalists across 150 countries. Pledges: Non-partisan and independent. No funding from, affiliations with, or support of any kind from Chinese organisations. Sinification maintains complete editorial freedom over its publications. Transparency: Since 1 January 2025, Sinification operates as a non-profit in the United Kingdom. Its accounts and governance are publicly available.