Substacks recommended by Samuel Bickett

Recommended by Samuel Bickett

China Boss News

By Shannon Brandao

What matters—and what’s next in China business.

Excellent, easy to follow updates on China, Hong Kong, Taiwan developments

- Samuel Bickett

Human Rights in China

By HUMAN RIGHTS IN CHINA

HRIC Weekly Brief: Stay informed on the latest human rights developments in China, supporting activists and fostering global understanding.

Brian Kern/Kong Tsung-gan/江松澗

Writings on the Hong Kong freedom struggle, books, and human rights

Chinese Law Notes

By Donald Clarke

Commentary on modern Chinese law (mostly PRC) and related topics

Legal-focused articles from George Washington University Chinese law professor Donald Clarke, a leader in the field.

- Samuel Bickett

Unsubject

By Simon Lee

Unsubject is a practice of disciplined curiosity. Each piece begins not from expertise but from wonder, tracing new connections between ideas, questioning the categories that shape how we think — about markets, technology, history, and ourselves.

Observations on Hong Kong and other topics from former Hong Kong businessman and Apple Daily columnist (now US-based) Simon Lee.

- Samuel Bickett

Quick Update

By Jeff Jackson

A first-person account of my experience as the Attorney General for North Carolina. Totally free.

Insightful updates on US policy and Capitol Hill politics from a freshman congressman and lawyer, Jeff Jackson (D-NC)

- Samuel Bickett

Wenhao reports

By Wenhao Ma

Covering China in the age of internet.

Excellent investigative articles on China from Voice of America journalist Wenhao.

- Samuel Bickett

Hong Kong Law & Policy

Recommended by Samuel Bickett