ChinaTalk ChinaTalk 2025 Year in Review
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Dec 30, 2025 The hosts delve into the evolution of their unique hybrid model, blending journalism and analysis. They chat about their growth ambitions for 2026, aiming for a $1M budget and more senior analysts. Fascinating discussions explore China's influence in Central Asia and the complexities of AI and industrial policy. Personal touches include Jordan's interest in Tibetan Buddhism and creativity in music production. They also reflect on the appeal of detailed, wonky pieces that engage their audience and highlight their favorite guests.
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Hybrid Model Scales Influence
- ChinaTalk mixes journalism and think-tank analysis to reach a large policy-focused audience with a small team.
- Jordan Schneider credits unrestricted philanthropic funding for agility and topical relevance.
Let Passion Drive Coverage
- Follow topics you and your team are most passionate about to produce consistently engaging work.
- Give contributors latitude in coverage to maximize enthusiasm and quality.
Tight Hiring Venn Diagram
- ChinaTalk recruits people at the intersection of policy-focused journalists and think-tank analysts.
- Mandarin-speaking, English-writing talent with enthusiasm narrows the candidate pool but yields high-quality content.