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Who We Are
We read Chinese. We read the room.
Mandarin Unpeeled is an intelligence platform for the curious and the discerning. We go beneath the headlines and beyond the guidebooks—into the cultural currents, the strategic shifts, and the lived experiences that reveal China as it actually is.
How We Work
Mandarin Unpeeled bridges the gap between thin headlines and China's complex reality through a three-tier intelligence process:
I. Linguistic Precision: We analyze primary-source Chinese datasets and local reports, bypassing the filter of generalist commentary.
II. Field Context: We supplement digital intelligence with on-the-ground investigation and site visits to ensure data matches reality.
III. Social Triangulation: We cross-reference official accounts against local observations and our network of on-the-ground experts.
MU Fellowship: Connect, Curate, Contribute
The Mandarin Unpeeled Fellowship is the engine of our work. Whether you are a China-based talent looking to share your voice or an editor scouting for nuanced, ground-level narratives, this is your platform.
We connect the dots between ground-level talent and international editorial demand.
Join the Mandarin Unpeeled Fellowship. Register now.