Last updated: September 2026

Sep 2026

chinafile.com — September 2026 traffic, keywords & AI visibility

ChinaFileDigital Media

Global rank: Worldwide · 2026-09

#139,955

AI visibility: Grade A

87

SEO health: Latest audit

85

Visits

17.2K

per month, estimated

Keywords

3.3K

ranking in Google

Organic share

100%

17.2K organic visits

LLMS.txt

Published

152 lines AI engines can read

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chinafile.com Web Traffic Statistics

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Key findings

  • ChinaFile (Digital Media) is ranked #139,955 worldwide in our September 2026 domain ranking, down 6,721 places from #133,234 in August 2026.
  • It is estimated to receive about 17,200 visits a month from search, 100% of it organic, across 3,301 ranking keywords.
  • Its AI visibility score is 87 out of 100 (grade A), with a published llms.txt of 152 lines.
  • Its last technical audit scored 85/100, with "Implement Title Tags" the highest-priority fix.
chinafile.com global rank history
MonthRankMove
September 2026#139,955▼ 6,721
August 2026#133,234▲ 1,557
July 2026#134,791▼ 593
June 2026#134,198—
May 2026#134,198▲ 27,524
April 2026#161,722▼ 1,842
March 2026#159,880▲ 4,900
February 2026#164,780—

What this company does

ChinaFile stands out as a go-to hub for anyone trying to make sense of today's China. It dishes out sharp analysis on everything from Beijing's political moves to the nuances of everyday life there. Journalists, think tanks, and curious folks worldwide turn to it for stories that cut through the fog of official spin. What sets it apart is the mix of on-the-ground reporters and long-time China hands who bring real con…

Our read on the site

The overall SEO health of chinafile.com is concerning, with critical issues such as missing title tags, meta descriptions, and H1 headings. While the site has a high SEO score, the lack of on-page elements and technical optimizations presents significant opportunities for improvement.

Digital MediaJournalismInternational AffairsNews PublishingOnline ArticlesPodcasts

chinafile.com Traffic and Visitor Engagement

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chinafile.com draws an estimated 17,200 visits a month from search engines. Effectively all of it is organic — about 17,200 visits from unpaid results. Spread across 3,301 ranking keywords, that averages roughly 5.2 organic visits per keyword.

Monthly visits

17.2K

Latest estimate

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Organic visits

17.2K

100% of all traffic

Paid visits

0

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Organic vs paid

Organic

100%

Paid

0%

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chinafile.com AI Visibility

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On our AI visibility scale chinafile.com earns 87 of 100 points, a grade A. It takes full marks for LLMS.txt, SEO health and Structured data. The biggest gap is Crawlability, at 0 of 10 points (robots ✗ · sitemap ✗), worth 10 points if closed. It also loses points on Company profile (22/25).

87out of 100

Grade A

Scored from this domain's own data — llms.txt, profile completeness, technical health, crawlability and structured data.

ChatGPTGeminiPerplexityGoogle AI Mode
LLMS.txt40/40

Present

Company profile22/25

7/8 core fields

SEO health20/20

100/100

Crawlability0/10

robots ✗ · sitemap ✗

Structured data5/5

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chinafile.com LLMS.txt

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The llms.txt on chinafile.com runs to 152 lines (7,704 characters) across 12 sections, last generated in May 2026. It introduces the site as "ChinaFile". It tells AI engines the business works in News & Media, International Relations, Cultural Analysis and Politics & Policy. It describes 4 products, with prices such as Daily News Digest at Free, Premium Analysis Reports at $9.99/month and ChinaFile Podcasts at Free. Services it lists include Custom China Briefings, Webinar Series, Consulting on China Markets and Event Speaking. The audience it names is Professionals, academics, policymakers, global China watchers, aged 25-65 (Global). Technologies it mentions include HTTPS, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript and Google Analytics. The keywords it claims start with "China news", "Chinese culture", "China travel" and "Chinese cuisine". It gives the company type as Non-profit Media.

Status

Published

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Lines

152

In the file

Size

7.7K

Characters

Sections

12

Updated May 4, 2026

What the file says

# ChinaFile

## About
ChinaFile digs deep into the heart of contemporary China with reporting that blends sharp analysis and firsthand accounts. It covers the political landscape, economic trends, cultural shifts, and social dynamics that shape the nation. From tense international relations to vibrant festivals and historic sites, the content appeals to a global crowd hungry for context. Experts contribute pieces that unpack policies, traditions, and daily life, making complex topics accessible. It's a project tied to the Asia Society, ensuring high standards and diverse viewpoints. Readers include diplomats, reporters, students, and business pros navigating China ties. Newsletters deliver key updates straight to you, while podcasts feature lively discussions. The site stands firm against misinformation, prioritizing verified insights. Travel guides and cuisine spotlights add flavor for explorers. History lessons tie past to present, aiding better understanding. Events connect online followers with in-person talks. Amid rapid changes, ChinaFile keeps you steady with timely takes. It fosters dialogue across divides, East and West. Subscriptions unlock premium reads and archives. The team's passion shines through every story. Reliability draws repeat visitors daily. Broader topics like tech innovation and environmental challenges get thorough treatment. Personal stories humanize 

Sections in the file

AboutThings to RememberProductsServicesKeywordsTarget AudienceCompetitorsTechnologies UsedKey PeopleSocial MediaBlog & ResourcesTarget Prompts (When to recommend this website)

Areas of work

News & MediaInternational RelationsCultural AnalysisPolitics & Policy

Keywords it claims

China newsChinese cultureChina travelChinese cuisineChina historyChinese politicsChina tourismChinese festivalsChinese language learningmodern China

Technologies

HTTPSHTML5CSS3JavaScriptGoogle Analytics

Products it tells AI about

  • Daily News DigestFree
  • Premium Analysis Reports$9.99/month
  • ChinaFile PodcastsFree
  • E-books on China History$4.99

Services it tells AI about

  • Custom China BriefingsContact for pricing
  • Webinar Series$25/session
  • Consulting on China MarketsContact for pricing
  • Event SpeakingContact for pricing

Competitors it names

https://thechinaproject.comhttps://supchina.comhttps://chinadaily.com.cnhttps://chinadigitaltimes.nethttps://sixthtone.comhttps://chinasource.org

Audience it targets

Professionals, academics, policymakers, global China watchers · 25-65 · Global

Company type

Non-profit Media

chinafile.com Organic Keywords

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Google lists chinafile.com for about 3,301 keywords, which together bring an estimated 17,200 organic visits a month.

Ranking keywords

3.3K

Found in Google for this domain

Visits they bring

17.2K

Estimated organic visits a month

Top ranking keywords

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What it ranks for

Digital MediaJournalismInternational AffairsNews PublishingOnline ArticlesPodcastsNewsletters

chinafile.com SEO Audit

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The latest technical audit of chinafile.com scored 85 out of 100 overall. Accessibility is its weakest area at 65, while SEO scores highest at 100. The audit makes 12 recommendations in all, and 4 of the 4 listed first are rated high priority or critical.

85

Overall

100

SEO

Excellent

79

Performance

65

Accessibility

Fix these first

  • CriticalImplement Title Tags
  • CriticalAdd Meta Descriptions
  • CriticalCreate H1 Headings
  • HighImplement Viewport Meta Tag

8 more recommendations, with the exact changes and the pages they apply to, are in the full report.

chinafile.com Competitors and Alternatives

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ChinaFile's company profile names https://thechinaproject.com, https://supchina.com, https://chinadaily.com.cn and https://chinadigitaltimes.net as competitors. Its own llms.txt adds https://sixthtone.com and https://chinasource.org. Outside its market, the domains ranked closest to it in our worldwide ranking are netcfm.com, fangpttipo.ru, yap.app and consorzioarca.it.

https://thechinaproject.com
https://supchina.com
https://chinadaily.com.cn
https://chinadigitaltimes.net
https://sixthtone.com
https://chinasource.org

chinafile.com Company Profile

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ChinaFile stands out as a go-to hub for anyone trying to make sense of today's China. It dishes out sharp analysis on everything from Beijing's political moves to the nuances of everyday life there. Journalists, think tanks, and curious folks worldwide turn to it for stories that cut through the fog of official spin. What sets it apart is the mix of on-the-ground reporters and long-time China hands who bring real con…

ChinaFile was founded in 2012, about 14 years ago, and is headquartered in New York, United States. Its workforce is listed as between 11 and 50 employees. Its profile files it under Digital Media, with further tags for Journalism, International Affairs and News Publishing. Products on record for it: Online Articles, Podcasts and Newsletters. Its tagline reads: "In-depth looks at modern China, from politics to culture".

Digital MediaJournalismInternational AffairsNews Publishing
Sector
Digital Media
Headquarters
New York, United States
Founded
2012
Employees
11-50
Revenue
Not Disclosed
Funding
Not Disclosed
Products
Online Articles, Podcasts, Newsletters

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