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Sinocism is "a…must-read for China-watching elites in the West 近年来，一名美国“中国通” 利明彰（Bill Bishop）创立的新闻信 在全球获得了至少7万多名订户，并 成为关注中国西方精英的每日“必 读”。"
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About Bill Bishop
I am an entrepreneur and former media executive with more than a decade’s experience living in and working in China. Since leaving Beijing in 2015 I’ve lived in Washington DC. I previously wrote the Axios China weekly newsletter and the China Insider column for the New York Times Dealbook and, in the late 1990s, I co-founded MarketWatch.com. My views on China are frequently quoted in major media, such as Bloomberg, The Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, Reuters, New York Times, and The Guardian and CNBC. I tweet @niubi.
Here are some recent media appearances, if you want to put a face and a voice to the newsletter:
September 26, 2024 - I joined CNBC's 'The Exchange' to discuss China's recent stimulus package, how long its rally can last, and more:
The December 27, 2022 Why Is This Happening Podcast - What the End of ‘Zero Covid’ in China Means with Bill Bishop
A December 16 2022 interview on Morning Edition to discuss the reopening in China.
Appearances on CNBC’s “Squawk Box”:
The January 31, 2020 newsletter “Wuhan virus; Travel bans; Economic impact; What was known in December?” was the subject of this recent CNBC segment:
PBS Frontline- Trump’s Trade War, my first appearance at 27:00 mark.
CNBC - Why this expert says Trump was right to call China's bluff in the trade talks
CNBC - The Chinese are negotiating from a position of vulnerability, says China expert-1.7.2019
CNBC - China won't let Huawei CFO arrest blow up trade deal, says Sinocism publisher-12.6.2018
CNBC - Not realistic that China will meet all the US demands, says Sinocism publisher-12.3.2018
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The daily newsletter is published four times per week. Some examples of past updates:
February 6, 2020 - Reports of the death Dr. Li Wenliang spark outrage; Internet media crackdown
February 4, 2020 - “People's War" on the virus; Expanding quarantine efforts
January 31, 2020 - Wuhan virus; Travel bans; Economic impact; What was known in December?
“人民领袖” -- The People's "Leader" Xi Jinping Gets A New Propaganda Title
Xi's Party, Xi's Politburo. Meet the 19th Party Congress Leadership
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