r/Sino

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About r/Sino

r/Sino is a subreddit for news, information, and discussion on anything China and Chinese related. Read the rules before posting. Some submissions may need manual approval.

The community at a glance

r/Sino is a Subreddit for Politics with roughly 118K members. It has been around since 2015. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #10 in the Politics communities list.

Roughly 10K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include China, Us, and Technology. Product recommendations often mention book, chinese dramas, and chinese food.

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Established 2015
118K Members

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Yearly: +10K members
Growth: +9.3% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2016: 1K members
  • 2017: 2K members
  • 2018: 4K members
  • 2019: 21K members
  • 2020: 26K members
  • 2021: 19K members
  • 2022: 12K members
  • 2023: 8K members
  • 2024: 8K members
  • 2025: 10K members
  • 2026: 5K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 470 members
  • Aug: 739 members
  • Sep: 932 members
  • Oct: 788 members
  • Nov: 835 members
  • Dec: 2K members
  • Jan: 975 members
  • Feb: 740 members
  • Mar: 1K members
  • Apr: 691 members
  • May: 632 members
  • Jun: 367 members

Topics

  • China
    314 posts in the past month
    #1
    China
    314
  • Us
    63 posts in the past month
    #2
    Us
    63
  • Technology
    45 posts in the past month
    #3
    Technology
    45
  • Struggling
    29 posts in the past month
    #4
    Struggling
    29
  • Japan
    29 posts in the past month
    #5
    Japan
    29

Flair

  • news-scitech
    58 posts in the past month
    1. Who owns Huawei? | Visualizing ownership of the world's most successful worker-owned co-op
    2. 9 of the global top 10 research institutions in the Nature Index 2026 Research Leaders are 🇨🇳Chinese, all posting double-digit growth.
    3. Huawei's chairman officially thanks the US government 'for enabling' China's 'semiconductor industry chain to truly grow'
    #1
    news-scitech
    Who owns Huawei? | Visualizing ownership of the world's most successful worker-owned co-op · 9 of the global top 10 research institutions in the Nature Index 2026 Research Leaders are 🇨🇳Chinese, all posting double-digit growth. · Huawei's chairman officially thanks the US government 'for enabling' China's 'semiconductor industry chain to truly grow'
    58
  • news-international
    42 posts in the past month
    1. 2020 vs 2017
    2. Why are the western elites hostile towards China?
    3. South Korean President personally debunks anti-China fake news.
    #2
    news-international
    2020 vs 2017 · Why are the western elites hostile towards China? · South Korean President personally debunks anti-China fake news.
    42
  • video
    21 posts in the past month
    1. While Fox News is complaining they got a ticket for illegal parking … this is what his team is doing: Beijing residents spotted this and uploaded it to Douyin: Fox News’ Bret Baier filming IN THE MIDDLE of busy traffic.
    2. Okay, she's totally capable of kneeling.... so KNEEL and APOLOGIZE!
    3. The teachings and example set by his father, Xi Zhongxun, had a profound influence on Xi Jinping, helping shape his commitment to serving the people. Recalling what he learned from his father, Xi Jinping has said, "The concerns of the people are what I have always cared about."
    #3
    video
    While Fox News is complaining they got a ticket for illegal parking … this is what his team is doing: Beijing residents spotted this and uploaded it to Douyin: Fox News’ Bret Baier filming IN THE MIDDLE of busy traffic. · Okay, she's totally capable of kneeling.... so KNEEL and APOLOGIZE! · The teachings and example set by his father, Xi Zhongxun, had a profound influence on Xi Jinping, helping shape his commitment to serving the people. Recalling what he learned from his father, Xi Jinping has said, "The concerns of the people are what I have always cared about."
    21
  • news-economics
    21 posts in the past month
    1. Russia and China Now Settle 95% of Trade Without Dollars as De-Dollarization Completes
    2. WSJ - China Is Propping Up the World Economy by Importing a Lot Less Oil
    3. VOX - The mystery of how China is keeping down the world’s oil prices. Your gas could be a lot more expensive right now. Thank Xi Jinping. 'The world doesn’t have a swing producer any more - referring to how Saudi Arabia’s oil production capacity - but it may have a swing consumer'
    #4
    news-economics
    Russia and China Now Settle 95% of Trade Without Dollars as De-Dollarization Completes · WSJ - China Is Propping Up the World Economy by Importing a Lot Less Oil · VOX - The mystery of how China is keeping down the world’s oil prices. Your gas could be a lot more expensive right now. Thank Xi Jinping. 'The world doesn’t have a swing producer any more - referring to how Saudi Arabia’s oil production capacity - but it may have a swing consumer'
    21
  • news-domestic
    9 posts in the past month
    1. China's Supreme Court ruled that sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression should be protected under anti-discrimination laws
    2. Elderly people rave in public squares in China — such a great vibe!
    3. Dedicated bus routes have launched for vegetable farmers across China🇨🇳, carrying farmers and their produce to local markets for only 1 yuan per ride.
    #5
    news-domestic
    China's Supreme Court ruled that sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression should be protected under anti-discrimination laws · Elderly people rave in public squares in China — such a great vibe! · Dedicated bus routes have launched for vegetable farmers across China🇨🇳, carrying farmers and their produce to local markets for only 1 yuan per ride.
    9

Product recommendations

  • book
    4 posts in the past month
    1. What’s the best book or source to understand how the Chinese political system works from the ground up?
    2. Can someone tell me why this books is in the recommended for this sub and if it’s worth reading?
    3. Currently reading :- The China Wave: Rise of a Civilizational State by Prof. Zhang Weiwei. Excellent book! Goes into details of China's rise as a superpower. Highly recommended !
    #1
    book
    What’s the best book or source to understand how the Chinese political system works from the ground up? · Can someone tell me why this books is in the recommended for this sub and if it’s worth reading? · Currently reading :- The China Wave: Rise of a Civilizational State by Prof. Zhang Weiwei. Excellent book! Goes into details of China's rise as a superpower. Highly recommended !
    4
  • chinese dramas
    3 posts in the past month
    1. What are your favorite Chinese dramas / what do you recommend?
    2. I highly recommend the drama, Ever Night 将夜. Epic fantasy story with fun characters, interesting lore, and excellent action scenes.
    3. Has anyone seen the drama Ashes of Love? Do you recommend it or is it more like a chick thing, like 10,000 miles of peach blossoms?
    #2
    chinese dramas
    What are your favorite Chinese dramas / what do you recommend? · I highly recommend the drama, Ever Night 将夜. Epic fantasy story with fun characters, interesting lore, and excellent action scenes. · Has anyone seen the drama Ashes of Love? Do you recommend it or is it more like a chick thing, like 10,000 miles of peach blossoms?
    3
  • chinese food
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Sichuan food #4 best food region in the world!!!
    2. Sichuan food #4 best food region in the world!!!
    #3
    chinese food
    Sichuan food #4 best food region in the world!!! · Sichuan food #4 best food region in the world!!!
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/Sino for?
Best for Politics enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/Sino free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/Sino have?
Roughly 118K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/Sino on?
r/Sino runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/Sino cover?
On the Hive Index, r/Sino is organized under Politics.
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