• Source: EastSouthWestNorth

EastSouthWestNorth is an English-language China-focused blog written by Roland Soong (宋以朗, Cantonese: [sʊ̄ŋìlɔ̀ːŋ])), a Hong Kong-based blogger. The blog combines English translations of Chinese articles, comments and recommended reading. It was started in 2003 when Roland Soong moved back to Hong Kong. Notable subjects include Eileen Chang, J-Pop, and Shanghai World Expo.




Influence


According to a survey conducted by Rebecca MacKinnon in late 2006, EastSouthWestNorth appears to be substantially more important to foreign correspondents than other English-language China-focused blogs.




Media Presence


Roland Soong has been interviewed by BBC News, Next Magazine, OhmyNews, Reuters and The Standard, a free Hong Kong newspaper.




References






External links


ESWN.info
EastSouthWestNorth
Links to press coverage on EastSouthWestNorth
Profile 13: Roland Soong Archived 2006-12-06 at the Wayback Machine
BBC News: Chinese bloggers debate Google
OhmyNews: Hong Kong Blogger Denies Government Snooping Archived 2007-10-27 at the Wayback Machine
Rebecca MacKinnon: Blogs and China correspondence – survey results
Comme les Chinois: Q&A interview with Roland Soong, May 2008

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