Qiushi
Founded in July 1988, Qiushi (literally Seeking Truth) is the bi‑monthly flagship theoretical journal of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). It replaced the Maoist-era Red Flag as the CCP sought to steer toward reform and opening. Its title derives from the time-honored slogan shí shì qiú shì (“seek truth from facts”), popularized in modern Chinese governance to emphasize pragmatic, evidence-based policy.
Media assets
Publishing: Qiushi
State Media Matrix Typology
Ownership and governance
Headquartered in Beijing and published by Qiushi Press, a deputy-ministerial-level organ under the CCP’s Central Committee, Qiushi holds an unrivaled perch in China’s ideological apparatus.
Source of funding and budget
Qiushi is wholly financed through government stipends.
Editorial independence
Qiushi functions as a clearly defined mouthpiece of the CCP, offering little in terms of editorial independence. Articles, especially speeches by Xi Jinping and other senior leaders, are carefully vetted before publication. No independent oversight exists to audit or validate its autonomy.
August 2025