In a bizarre turn of events, it appears as though my readership has surged past that pesky single digit limit that has plagued me for so many years.

No, seriously, some nice recognition for China Hearsay by being included on the China blog list compiled by Ad Age:

Blogging has become a national obsession in China, with over 50 million Chinese regularly contributing to local blog sites. A handful of these sites are written in English, and provide a fascinating perspective on a country that is changing quickly. Below, Ad Age China identified 20 blogs that can serve as a great resource for marketers in the country.

The list that follows that intro is a good one, by the way, so if you are looking to create an instant China blogroll, this would be a good place to start.

Hat tip to Dan at CLB (included in the list) for posting on the subject, thereby giving me the proverbial heads-up. After giving a three-hour lecture on China dispute resolution this afternoon and taking a 90-minute bus ride home along Beijing’s 3rd Ring Road (I am not exaggerating, traffic was a mess today), the good news was most welcome.