Guancha

Guancha was launched in 2012 in Shanghai. Before its founding, an online platform known as "Social Observer" had been established in 2010 by Shanghai Chunqiu Development Strategy Research Institute. This early platform has been described as Guancha's predecessor. In 2013, prominent Chinese political commentators associated with the Industrial Party began contributing to the site. In 2020, Guancha criticized the suspension of Donald Trump's Twitter account, with one article describing Trump as a "key driver of clicks" for the site. . Guancha has also reported on international business controversies. In 2021, the site covered Intel's decision to avoid sourcing components from Xinjiang and criticized the move. In 2024, Guancha's coverage included criticism of stand-up comedian Yang Li, which was widely discussed on Chinese social media. == Reception ==

Guancha has been referenced in academic and policy research on Chinese digital media as a significant outlet for public commentary and news aggregation. Guancha generally reflects a pro-Chinese government political perspective.'''''' Some Western media have characterized Guancha as nationalist, with some academics describing it as ultra-nationalist. Guancha regularly hosts essays by prominent Chinese academics and public intellectuals. For example, Fudan University professor and Xi Jinping-advisor Zhang Weiwei has published widely read commentaries on the platform that are then cited in international think-tank analysis of Chinese elite discourse. == References ==