World Journal

World Journal (Chinese: 世界日報; pinyin: Shìjiè Rìbào) is a daily Chinese-language newspaper serving overseas Chinese in North America, the largest Chinese-language newspaper in the United States, and one of the largest Chinese-language newspapers outside of China, with a daily circulation of 350,000. The newspaper is headquartered in the Whitestone (白石) neighborhood of the borough of Queens in New York City.

The World Journal is published in major cities containing large Chinese-speaking populations including New York City as well as Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and San Francisco in the United States. In Los Angeles, it was formerly known as the Chinese Daily News. The publication is widely sold in many Chinatowns in these cities and other major Chinese suburbs. Subscription by mail is also available throughout the U.S. and Canada.

History

The newspaper began on February 12, 1976. Originally its headquarters were in Chinatown, Manhattan in New York City. The headquarters relocated to nearby Whitestone, Queens in 1980, where it has since remained.