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Students from the Global Business Journalism program joined diplomats and foreign experts in a four-day visit to Inner Mongolia’s Jungar Banner area to study how China’s county-level development is being communicated to global audiences.

The second longest government shutdown in American history has turned into a blame game between intransigent partisans, CNBC Washington correspondent Emily Wilkins told Tsinghua University students on Oct. 13. “Democrats are confident that they can win the messaging battle on this — that if they go to the American people and say Republicans are trying to make your healthcare more expensive and we're fighting for you, the American people will support Democrats in the shutdown,

The first few weeks in China can feel like stepping into another world; one that’s vibrant, fast-moving and full of surprises. From scanning QR codes for almost everything to figuring out the rhythm of campus life, every moment is a mix of discovery and adjustment. During my first weeks at Tsinghua Uni, I often wished for a short guide on “how to survive (and enjoy) life in China.” So, consider this your version: five tips to help you settle in, stay curious and truly make th

There is no such thing as neutrality in international reporting, veteran Xinhua News Agency Washington correspondent Deng Xianlai told Tsinghua University students on Sept. 29.  “Every report, every story, has its unique perspective — a perspective that represents the author's stance, or the stance of those backing it,” Deng told Global Business Journalism students. "I believe there is no absolute neutrality in journalism. Let me repeat: there is no absolute neutrality in

Tariffs are in the news and on everybody's mind. They affect the price of almost everything you buy — in the supermarket, in the digital marketplace, at the auto dealer or if you want to repair your home or apartment. Tariffs are an economic tool, but they also are a political tool with geopolitical implications. In this short explanatory video, the Global Business Journalism program tries to explain in clear and simple English what tariffs are and how they can affect your li

In the next 25 years, humans will have to reinvent their work lives and career trajectories. Companies will look for ways to integrate human creativity into labor systems dominated by artificial intelligence. And governments will be able to simulate their economies via virtual reality to gauge the potential impact of new policy proposals. Wu Chen sees the world moving toward a dichotomy where machines handle tasks that require predictable work, , leaving humans to handle the

Journalists too often oversimplify complex geopolitical situations, turning nuanced international disputes into simple binaries of right and wrong, China-based commentator Shamim Zakaria told Global Business Journalism students at Tsinghua University. Zakaria, a native of India, said media coverage of international relations is dominated by superficial reports and stereotypes that rarely explore the underlying causes of events and often simplify the perceptions of countries a

Personal finance coverage includes the reporting and analysis of financial choices made by individuals and households. Key topics include budgeting, saving, investing, managing debt and planning for retirement. By covering personal finance issues, journalists can simplify complex concepts, empower readers to make informed decisions, and offer insights into the larger economic forces that affect personal finances. This article contains 10 tips to shape your personal finance co

Just like that, the incoming class of 2025 has completed orientation and is deep into the new semester. We're already through the drop-and-add part of the fall semester and ready for the October holiday break (all too early this year). Welcome to the new Global Business Journalism incoming students. Vietnam boasts the largest number of first-year GBJers with three, followed by the United States, Russia and Malaysia with two. We also have our first student from the South Ameri

Journalists need to understand the big picture in order to report on any topic. When it comes to business journalism, the big picture is macroeconomics. Macroeconomics – or the study of large-scale or general economic factors – looks at how broad factors interact with each other and with local elements. In our interdependent global economy, macroeconomic news significantly influences international markets, businesses, and everyday lives.