There is another solution for Python3.7+

[mycollectingbox]

I think use the command line below will solve the problem, so this package is unnecessary
python -Xutf8 manage.py dumpdata > data.json

When using -Xutf8 option, Python uses UTF-8 as default encoding for text files instead of system encoding.

[Esatyilmaz0]

Hi, i tested your solution but i have utf-8 error.

[NingWest]

python -Xutf8 manage.py dumpdata > data.json kept giving me problems with chinese chars. This tool solved the problem, thanks.

[Davon-Rolage]

python -Xutf8 manage.py dumpdata > data.json kept giving me problems with chinese chars. This tool solved the problem, thanks.

Same goes with Georgian characters, but this repo totally solved it.

[panhaoyu]

Glad that my code can help you all xD

[GreatTusk]

python -Xutf8 manage.py dumpdata > data.json kept giving me problems with chinese chars. This tool solved the problem, thanks.

Same goes with Georgian characters, but this repo totally solved it.

And here with Spanish characters. This repo is a life saver, thank you panhaoyu