Journalism, Analysis, Opinion
Dialogue Earth (China Dialogue)
Dialogue Earth, the independent non-profit behind China Dialogue, welcomes pitches for articles of 1,000 to 1,500 words from journalists and experts. Pitches are a brief outline of no more than 300 words, sent to a named editor. Fees for journalism are based on competitive market rates in the author's region; expert opinion pieces are not normally paid.
🟢 Currently accepting Verified 2026-09
The docket
The nine things that decide whether a pitch is worth sending. Every answer below is either taken from the publication’s own guideline or computed by BRYME from the 288-publication desk. Where the publication does not say, the docket says so instead of filling the gap in.
- Payment
- Competitive market rates in the author's region — no figure published
- Length
- Articles of 1,000–1,500 words; pitch outline 300 words
- Who can submit
- Open worldwideThe guideline states the call is worldwide. Diaspora writers are explicitly welcome.
- Reading period
- Not yet assessedBRYME has not recorded a reading period for this market from its guideline page. That is our gap rather than the publication's silence: it does not mean the window is open, and it does not mean there is none. Read the guideline linked on this page before you send.
- Response time
- Allow two weeks before following up
- Simultaneous submissions
- Not statedThe guideline does not address simultaneous submissions. BRYME records that as silence rather than assuming a yes: if you are sending the same piece to several publications, say so in your cover letter and withdraw it everywhere the moment it is taken.
- AI policy
- Not statedThe guideline is silent. BRYME records that 127 of the 288 publications on this desk do restrict AI-assisted work, so silence here is not permission — ask.
- Rights
- Not statedBRYME records that 149 of the 288 publications on this desk state their terms. This one does not. Ask what rights you are assigning, for how long and for what territory, before you sign anything.
- Experience
- Not yet assessedBRYME has read this publication's guideline but has not yet put the experience question to it, so this row is untouched rather than unanswered — it is our gap, not theirs. Treat it exactly as you would an unstated policy.
What this record does not tell you
This publication leaves 5 of the nine questions unanswered. BRYME publishes that gap instead of filling it — a generated answer would look complete and cost you a pitch.
- Reading period — no window recorded yet, so check the guideline before you pitch rather than assuming it is open.
- Simultaneous submissions — the guideline leaves this open, so declare it in your cover letter rather than assuming.
- AI policy — assume disclosure is expected unless the editor says otherwise.
- Rights — you may be asked to assign more than you expect. Get the terms in writing.
- Experience — BRYME has not assessed this one yet, so do not read the blank as either a welcome or a bar. Look at who the publication normally publishes before you pitch.
Record last human-checked 2026-09-30. Sources listed at the foot of this page. This record holds no figure BRYME could compare, so no ranking appears above it. Where a rate is quoted per word, it is never ranked against a flat fee.
Quick facts
- Payment
- Competitive market rates in the author's region — no figure published
- Word count
- Articles of 1,000–1,500 words; pitch outline 300 words
- Submission
- Email pitch to a named editor
- International writers
- Yes
- Status
- 🟢 Currently accepting
- Last verified
- 2026-09
What this publication wants
This is BRYME's summary of the publication's focus — not a copy of their website. Type of writing: Journalism, Analysis, Opinion. Official guideline: Dialogue Earth (China Dialogue) guidelines.
Topics, themes and styles they look for
- Articles of 1,000 to 1,500 words from journalists and experts.
- A specific pitch for a story rather than a broad idea or a topic, in an outline of no more than 300 words.
- Urban heat solutions, Indigenous environmental issues, and climate and energy justice reported from the ground — named as current priorities.
- Suggestions for multimedia elements including photographs, illustrations and infographics.
- Pitches for cross-publication, collaboration and partnership with other outlets.
- Social video from independent creators in Southeast Asia, South Asia and Africa in English, or in Latin America in Spanish or Portuguese.
Subjects they avoid
- Expectation of payment for expert opinion pieces. Dialogue Earth states it does not normally pay for them.
- Broad ideas or topics in place of a specific story pitch.
Key requirements
- Send a brief outline of no more than 300 words to one of the editors listed on the pitch page.
- Choose an editor from your region; if they are not the right person they will forward it.
- Mark time-sensitive pitches in the subject line.
- Allow two weeks before sending a follow-up.
Who can submit
Open worldwide, with regional commissioning. Dialogue Earth is commissioning content in English from creators based in Southeast Asia, South Asia and Africa, and in Spanish or Portuguese from creators in Latin America.
Rights
Not stated on the official pitch page.
AI policy
Not stated in the guideline
How to write for them
Official requirement: always follow the publication's own guideline exactly.
BRYME's practical advice: write for the publication's audience, use a clear structure, keep paragraphs short, lead with a specific angle, and confirm the word count before submitting. These are practical suggestions — they are not the publication's official rules.
How to pitch
Where a pitch is required, this is the general pattern BRYME recommends — always adapt it to the publication's guideline.
- Research the publication and read several recent pieces.
- Choose a specific idea that fits their beat and audience.
- Write a concise subject line naming your idea.
- Introduce yourself in one or two lines (who you are, where you publish).
- Explain the proposed piece in a short paragraph — angle, structure, length.
- Say why it fits this publication.
- Include 2–3 relevant clips or links.
- Close professionally and thank them for their time.
- Send through the official channel only.
Accepting submissions now, with no stated closing date.
How to submit
Email pitch to a named editor
Apply through the official channel below. BRYME only records submission destinations it has verified.
- Official guideline: opens the publication guideline (new tab)
- Submission: Email pitch to a named editor
What the guideline asks you to prepare
- Read https://dialogue.earth/en/pitch/ and pick the right editor for your region.
- Keep the outline under 300 words and make it a story, not a topic.
- If you are pitching expert commentary, do not assume it will be paid.
What happens after submission
Expected response: Allow two weeks before following up
If the publication does not state a response time, BRYME records that it is unknown. A follow-up is generally reasonable after a couple of weeks; if there is still no response, treat that as a likely non-acceptance rather than a rejection. Acceptance is normally communicated by the publication. If they accept, they will tell you exactly how to submit the final piece and, for most, how and when payment is made.
Check, question or correct this record
BRYME publishes its working, not just its conclusions. Last human check: 2026-09.