Morning China is a twice-weekly news digest that provides the most important and up-to-date news on China in one user-friendly and convenient email. The project aims to improve the understanding of China amongst international policy practitioners and the public by increasing the accessibility of Chinese news. There are currently over 3,000 readers.

This project is made possible by the generous support of the Robert and Ardis James Foundation.  Morning China is produced by the China Program of the World Security Institute (WSI), an independent non-profit organization based in Washington DC, dedicated to research and journalism on global affairs. WSI serves as an authoritative and impartial monitor of security issues, while continuing to meet the increasing worldwide demand for information and independent ideas.

WSI’s China Program is based in Washington D.C. and Beijing, where the staff works closely with policy practitioners in both capitals to improve the understanding of China and to deepen the dialogue between China and the world. 

China Security is a peer-reviewed quarterly policy journal delving deeper into policy and security issues that impact China, s strategic development and its relations with the United States. The journal explores such topics as space security, foreign policy, nuclear security, crisis management, energy and the environment, and more. China Security now directly reaches over 16,000 experts, government and defense officials, academics, policy analysts and media outlets in China, the United States and around the globe. The journal’s impact is growing with frequent mentions in western press and by think tanks, academia and official document citations. Visit us at www.chinasecurity.us

Washington Observer Weekly is an independent, Chinese-language news e-magazine that relies on first-hand interviews to create original in-depth news analyses. The magazine focuses on American foreign policies, socioeconomic development, trends in U.S. politics, and Sino-U.S. relations as well as their implications for the Asia/Pacific region, China in particular. Every week, it reaches hundreds of millions of Chinese readers through extensive reprinting and has 350,000 of its own direct subscribers. Washington Observer Weekly is regarded by Chinese scholars and journalists as a leading source of information on the United States. Visit us at www.washingtonobserver.org

China-U.S. Dialogue on Space (CUDOS) is dedicated to strengthening security in space through fostering dialogue between the two potential economic, political and military competitors in outer space. It is an expansive resource for Chinese and U.S. Space Law, Policy, Doctrine and more, and critically explores relations between the two countries.  Visit us at www.wsichina.org/space/ 

Internship Program

Morning China offers great opportunities to students and recent graduates through our internship program. Our interns are an integral part of the success and efficiency of Morning China. We offer full and part-time internships in the areas of editing, research, marketing, IT, website management and more in our Beijing office.

Full-time internships are generally three months, commencing in mid-February, June, and September. However, these dates are flexible. Part-time internships are generally a minimum of six months, starting at any predetermined time.  

Competition for the few spots available generally is very tough. Internships are open to recent graduates, graduate students, and highly qualified undergraduates with a strong interest in military policy, national security, foreign affairs, or related public policy issues. Speaking both English and Chinese will be a plus.

We encourage anyone who is interested in the work of Morning China to apply. Both Chinese and non-Chinese citizens are welcome to apply, granted that non-Chinese citizens have valid permits for mainland China.

We are currently accepting intern applications for our Beijing office.

If you are interested to join the Morning China team:

Please send:

1. A Cover Letter, indicating:

Your contact information;

 Current country of residence;
 Full or part-time internship, with your available start/finish dates;

2. A Statement of Interest that should address the following:

 Why you are interested to intern with us;

 What areas you would be interested to be involved in;
 how your previous studies and experience prepare you for a role with us; and
 your career objectives and how this internship fits in.

3. Resume

to project manager Mary Zhang: maryzhang@washingtonobserver.org