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Researching the Communist Party of China is my day job. Here I write long reads on international politics, ancient history, and American conservatism.
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Avg Comments
20.0
Avg Likes
154.0
Engagement Rate
2.17%· ~174 likes + comments/post
(comments + likes) / subscribers
Quality Score
Engagement vs Politics
2.17% engagement rate
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Weekly Growth
+7.7%
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Last published Mar 21, 2026
1.0 posts/week avg
Politics Pricing
$7.8/mo avg
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