China Prism Private Beta Questionnaire

About You

Help us understand your background

What best describes your professional background?

Journalist / Editor Researcher / Analyst Finance / Investment / Market Intelligence Policy / Government / Think Tank Academic Other (please specify)

How familiar are you with China-related media or intelligence sources?

Very familiar Somewhat familiar Not very familiar

How often do you need timely updates about China?

Multiple times per day Daily Weekly Occasionally Rarely

First Impressions

Tell us about your initial experience

How would you rate your first impression of the site?

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What stood out most positively in your first experience?

What felt confusing, unexpected, or frustrating?

Overall User Experience

Help us understand your experience navigating the platform

How easy was it to navigate the site?

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Very difficult Very easy

Were you able to quickly grasp what China Prism does and why it exists?

Yes Mostly Somewhat Not really Not at all

Did any design or layout choices feel unintuitive? If yes, which ones?

Did pages load quickly enough for your expectations?

Yes Mostly Sometimes slow Often slow

How would you rate the overall visual design and clarity?

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Poor Excellent

Any elements you think should be redesigned?

Information Architecture

How well is content organized?

Does the site structure feel logical and efficient?

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Not at all Very logical

How easy was it to find:

Latest content

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Topic-specific content

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Tags / narratives

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Search results

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Source information

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Did you use the tagging system?

Yes, it was helpful Yes, but confusing I noticed it but didn't use it Didn't see it

How helpful are the tags (metadata, PRC narrative tags, etc.) for understanding context?

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Not helpful Very helpful

Anything missing in how stories are organized or classified?

Content Quality & Editorial Value

Rate the value of different content types

How would you rate the value of:

Aggregated headlines

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Translation quality

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Contextual explanations / framing

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Tagging & narrative mapping

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Did any content feel redundant, low-value, or irrelevant?

Yes (please specify below) No

Do you trust the way the platform contextualizes or explains PRC narratives?

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Don't trust Fully trust

What additional types of content would you like to see?

Features & Functionality

Which features matter most to you?

Did you use the search function?

Yes, it worked well Yes, but it needs improvement No Didn't notice it

How important are the following features to you?

Advanced search

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Ability to follow topics

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Ability to save/bookmark content

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Custom email briefings

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Visualized narrative maps

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Source transparency

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API access

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Which features felt missing?

Did any features feel unnecessary or overwhelming?

Performance & Reliability

Tell us about technical issues or concerns

Did you encounter any bugs, broken links, or errors?

Yes (please describe below) No

How stable did the site feel overall?

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Very unstable Very stable

Did any pages take too long to load or fail completely?

Yes (please specify below) No

Pricing & Value Perception

Help us understand what you'd pay for

How valuable would China Prism be to your workflow?

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Which pricing model feels most appropriate?

Monthly subscription Annual subscription Tiered plans (e.g., Pro / Enterprise) Per-seat licensing (for organizations) Freemium with paid pro tools Not sure

At what price point would you personally consider subscribing?

<$10/month $10–$29/month $30–$59/month $60–$99/month $100+/month Depends on features (explain below)

Would your employer pay for this tool?

Yes Probably Unsure Probably not No

Does the platform feel like something you need, want, or just find interesting?

Need Want Interesting but optional Not currently relevant

Competitive Perception

How does China Prism compare?

Which tools or platforms do you currently use for China-related monitoring?

How does China Prism compare to your current solutions?

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What would make China Prism your primary tool?

Overall Satisfaction

Final thoughts and recommendations

How likely are you to continue using China Prism?

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Very unlikely Very likely

How likely are you to recommend it to colleagues?

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Very unlikely Very likely

What is the single most valuable part of the platform?

What is the single biggest area for improvement?

Anything else you want to share? (Open feedback)

Thank You!

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We truly appreciate your time and valuable insights.