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Today marks the opening of the 2008 Chinalyst “Best China Blogs” awards. From now until the end of December any person with a computer connected to the internet (which is you if you’re reading this) can cast a vote for their favorite China blog in one of six different categories (Business, News, Personal, Technology, Travel, & General). I’ve had a difficult time deciding whether this blog should be categorized as a “Personal” or a “Travel” blog, but since most every post has been focusing on particular place or part of Xinjiang, I’ve decided to put it in Travel.

• Wall Street Journal China Blog:  This seems like a no-brainer, but I mention them because I love their “Best of the China Blogs” series they do every day.  It’s a human blog aggregator and it allows little blogs like mine to get some visibility every once in a while.  Two of my posts have been mentioned by WSJ, the Chinese Wedding post and the Xinjiang Cotton Crisis post.  Thanks guys!
• Imagethief:  This blog focuses on PR within China, written by Will, a PR professional living and working here in China.  Thanks Will for your advice and encouragement – I’m still trying to implement a lot of what you said.
• The China Teaching Web:  As a teacher here in China, many of the posts on this site have been invaluable.  Robert, one of the writers there, does a great job of analyzing various issues and common problems faced not just by teachers but by anyone who calls China their home.
• The China Observer:  For those of you more business-minded, this new blog written by Joel has some great insight into China’s economy and business sector.  There are so many big China business blogs out there but as a small-time blogger myself I tend to root for the newer, smaller guy.
• China Sports Review:  This blog, as its name suggests, focuses on sports here in China.  I have no idea who writes it, but it’s good stuff.  There’s plenty to learn and enjoy, such as their latest post about changing ages in China sports.
• Bezdomny ex Patria: Chris is from New Zealand but now resides in Beijing and does a great job translating interesting news articles about China.  If only my Chinese was that good.
• Waiguoren Critic of South China: Matt is another fellow expat who lives in Shenzhen.  It’s stories like his that help remind me that I’m not the only person who thinks life over here in China is crazy.