Qiushi is a bimonthly publication dedicated to the exposition and analysis of political theory. The publication was established in 1988.
Media assets
Publishing: Qiushi
State Media Matrix Typology: State-Controlled (SC)
Ownership and governance
Qiushi is published by the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party and is the party’s main theory-focused publication.
Source of funding and budget
Local journalists and experts interviewed for this report in March 2024 have indicated that Qiushi is fully funded through a stipend from the Chinese government.
Editorial independence
Qiushi is a mouthpiece of the Chinese Communist Party that publishes political material vetted by the party, according to local journalists and experts interviewed for this report in March 2024. It is the customary venue for the publication of lengthy addresses delivered by prominent officials within the Chinese government, particularly those delivered by Xi Jinping, the country’s leader.
No statute exists, nor is there an independent assessment or oversight mechanism in place to validate the independence of Qiushi.
September 2024