Ask Mang | What are China’s top vegan blogs and video channels?

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Dear Mang: What are China’s top vegan blogs and video channels?

With over 1.4 billion people, China’s vegan population numbers in the millions, and has developed a strong presence on social media platforms like WeChat (微信) and RED (小红书, “Little Red Book”). We’ve compiled a list of the top Chinese blogs and video channels covering vegan food, lifestyle, and ethics.

WeChat Official Accounts

WeChat official accounts function like blog feeds. Only articles can be opened in a browser—the homepages themselves can only be opened in WeChat. Click the links to view an article from each blog.

• 茻vegan The China Vegan Society’s official WeChat account. Publishes news and updates about vegan advocacy programs, recommended readings on various topics for new vegans, and a weekly nationwide vegan events roundup. (CH/EN)

• 素食雷达 (VegRadar) Published by China’s domestic vegan restaurant locator app (similar to HappyCow). Publishes a weekly update showcasing links to new vegan and vegetarian restaurants around China. (CH)

• 素食星球 (VegPlanet) China’s top vegan lifestyle media platform. Publishes daily articles about vegan cooking and lifestyle tips, interviews with notable vegans, nutrition information, restaurant and product reviews, and more. The founder, Hazel Zhang, was previously featured in the China Vegan Society’s entrepreneur interview series. (CH)

• 蔬食之力 (“Vegan Power”) Published by the organizer of ChinaFit, an annual vegan health and fitness trade show. Posts articles about vegan nutrition and health, as well as updates about online and offline events and a weekly global vegan news roundup. (CH)

• NutritionFacts能救命的营养学 The official Chinese WeChat account for US-based nutrition platform NutritionFacts.org, launched by Dr. Michael Gregor. Publishes  articles and short videos answering various vegan nutrition questions. (CH)

• XBVegan (EN) and 小步Vegan (CH) The official blog of the Vegans of Shanghai community, which runs a vegan ecommerce store and hosts events in Shanghai. Publishes articles about veganism, animal welfare, and environmental sustainability, as well as product and event information.

• 一棵ECOBUYER Published by Ecobuyer, an ecommerce platform dedicated to vegan and cruelty-free cosmetics and health products. Articles about various issues related to sustainable and ethical consumption, as well as updates about Ecobuyer’s online and offline events. (CH)

• 非药而愈 (“Curing without medicine”) Published by Dr. Xu Jia, prominent nutritionist and author of the bestseller 非药而愈 (“Curing Without Medicine”). Articles about nutrition, health, and reversing chronic disease with a whole-food plant-based diet. (CH)

• 壹素界 (“One Vegan World”) Based in Hangzhou, this popular blog publishes vegan diet and lifestyle tips, nutrition information, restaurant reviews (particularly in and around Hangzhou), interviews and personal stories from prominent vegans, and information about online and offline events. (CH)

• 植物基产品展览会 VeggieWorld The official blog of VeggieWorld Shanghai. Shares vegan product and business news from China and abroad, as well as profiles of brands exhibiting in the VeggieWorld trade show. (CH)

• 素食头条 (“Vegan Headlines”) Articles on trending topics, foods, and people in the domestic and global vegan community. (CH)

• 植本食薏 (“Essence of Plant-based Food”) Published by chef Yi-Wen, founder of The Plant-Forward LLAB. Articles about the role of plant-based diets in food security, sustainability, and health. (CH)

• 盖娅爱的空间 (“Gaia Love Space”) Published by Veggie Ark, a vegan organic farm and event space in Dali, Yunnan. Shares event updates and product information. (CH)

• 小猪的蔬食magic (“Little Pig’s Vegan Magic”) A vegan recipe blog with articles and videos of Chinese vegan recipes. (CH)

• 全蔬食丽萨 (“Vegan Lisa”) A bilingual vegan recipe blog written by a German living in Beijing. All recipes are pure Buddhist vegan – no animal products, alcohol, or five pungent vegetables. (CH/EN)

• Trissie的蔬食试验室 (“Trissie’s Vegan Lab”) A journal-style blog combining music, personal stories, and vegan recipes. Updated monthly. (CH)

• 杨鼎子 (“Yang Dinzi”) Vegan recipe blog with articles and videos, written by a passionate foodie who has developed more than 3000 original recipes since 2015. (CH)

• 纯素营养师CHIHIRO (“Vegan Nutritionist Chihiro”) Vegan food and nutrition blog written by a vegan nutritionist. (CH)

• VEGAN纯素生活 (“Vegan Living”) Vegan recipes, food and product recommendations, and interesting stories. (CH)

• 纯素思维 (“Vegan Thinking”) Articles explaining and promoting the vegan philosophy and lifestyle. (CH)

• 素食营养叔 (“Vegan Nutrition Uncle”) Vegan food and recipes, nutritional information, and interesting news and stories from the vegan world. (CH)

• 素食营养师 (“Vegan Nutritionist”) Articles about vegan health and nutrition, optimal food pairing and preparation, nutritious vegan recipes, and food and product recommendations. (CH)

• 素愫的厨房 (“Susu’s Kitchen”) A food blog sharing healthy and beginner-friendly vegan recipes with reduced salt and sugar.

• 素食 (“Veg Food”) A vegan food and lifestyle blog. (CH)

• 素食院 (“Veg Food Academy”)  A vegan food blog with recipes, product recommendations, and nutrition information. (CH)

• 教素食 (“Teach Vegan Food”) A popular vegan recipe blog published by a well-known nutritionist and mom of three. (CH)

• 素食斋谱 (“Vegan Cookbook”) Vegan recipes, natural health tips, and trending news. (CH)

• 素食美食菜谱 (“Vegan Food Cookbook”) A vegan recipe blog featuring seasonal and healthy foods. (CH)

•  纯素生机饮食料理 (“Raw Vegan Cooking”) Nutrition information, recipes, and other content related to a raw vegan diet. (CH)

• 植物基产品展览会 (“Plant-Based Product Expo”) The official WeChat blog of China’s first trade show to focus exclusively on sustainable plant-based foods. (CH)

• 高校素食青年平台 (“University Vegan Alliance Youth Hub”) The official WeChat blog of China’s vegan student alliance. (CH)

WeChat Video Channels

WeChat video channels can only be opened in WeChat. Search for the channel titles in the WeChat app to view.

• 淀粉男孩 (“Starch Boy”) Short and engaging Chinese explainer videos tackling the damaging impacts of animal agriculture. (CH)

• 全植物营养师秋惠 (“Vegan Nutritionist Qiu Hui”) Published by Qiu Hui, a well-known nutritionist and author of Vegan Inside Out. Short informational videos about vegan nutrition, weight loss, pregnancy, chronic disease management, sports nutrition, and more. (CH)

• 大小素life (“Big Little Vegan Life”) Published by the author of a popular vegan cookbook. Publishes weekly videos about vegan food and living. (CH)

• 小情素 (“Moody Vegan”) Videos about vegans and vegan lifestyles. (CH)

• ALittleVegan克里斯叮 Vegan restaurant and product reviews, explainer videos, and vegan shopping and dining tips. (CH)

• 素食南安 (Vegan Nan’an) Lifestyle vlogger who writes and records songs about sustainability and going vegan. (CH)

• 小蔬哥 (“Vegan Brother”) Lifestyle vlogger who posts videos about life as a vegan. (CH)