top of page

The best English language journalism master's program in China.
GBJ NEWS
Welcome to the Global Business Journalism news feed. Here, you can get the latest news from the GBJ program, or you can enjoy customized news feeds by categories. Enjoy!
Search


GBJ professor Pam Tobey honored with new visual journalism award at National Press Club Journalism Institute
The National Press Club Journalism Institute on August 27 announced the creation of the Pamela Tobey Award for Excellence in Visual Storytelling, made possible through the generosity of Rick Dunham, former president of both the National Press Club and the Institute, and his wife, Pamela Tobey, a distinguished graphics editor formerly of The Washington Post.
The award honors Tobey’s cutting-edge work in visual journalism and her commitment to advancing innovative storytelli
Rick Dunham
Aug 293 min read


Dean Zhou Qing'an: Class of 2025 carved "a unique path to success" through pandemic-era challenges
Tsinghua Journalism School Dean Zhou QIng'an spoke to the graduates of the Global Business Journalism program at the June 20 commencement celebration. Among the highlights: "You joined the GBJ program during the uncertainties of a global pandemic ... Through challenges and changes, you supported each other, adapted to new realities, and never lost sight of your goals. Today, you stand proud and accomplished — each of you having carved a unique path to success."
Rick Dunham
Jul 113 min read


Professor Rick Dunham to 2025 graduates: "You are prepared to be influential international players"
Rick Dunham to TSJC graduates: "For many university graduates, your journey is fraught with uncertainty. Uncertainty in the short run about jobs and global disorder. Uncertainty about the future of journalism, communication and where technology is taking us. But the skills that I teach in the Global Business Journalism program — that we teach in the School of Journalism and Communication — are invaluable in future careers, whether they are in journalism or business, governmen
Rick Dunham
Jul 43 min read


Commencement 2025: 27 Global Business Journalism grads celebrate master's degrees at joyous ceremony
Twenty-seven students from eight nations celebrated their successful completion of the Global Business Journalism program on June 20 in a joyous event at the Tsinghua School of Journalism and Communication. The event marked the graduation of 18 Chinese and nine international students from seven countries. The 2025 celebration also recognized long-time contributors to the program including co-director Rick Dunham, who will enter semi-retirement next February after more than 1

Bakhtawar Tauseef
Jun 294 min read


Pakistan's ambassador highlights academic exchanges with China during Tsinghua j-school visit
In an event that combined diplomacy and education, Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, Khalil ur Rahman Hashmi, joined faculty and students at Tsinghua University on May 16 to mark a milestone in the two countries' joint doctoral program in global communication. Hosted by Tsinghua’s School of Journalism and Communication, the event spotlighted the university’s first group of students conducting fieldwork under a joint supervision initiative with Islamabad’s Quaid-e-Azam Universit

Bakhtawar Tauseef
May 193 min read


How to write an easy-to-understand business or economics story
Even if you aren't applying for a job at a business news outlet, you need to improve your skill set to effectively cover economic issues. Every journalist should be able to write about business or economic topics with comfort and ease. This article contains 11 tips to help you write easy-to-understand and impactful business reports.
Rick Dunham
Apr 188 min read


Data and dialogue: New faculty members Tobey, O'Reilly deepen GBJ course offerings
The GBJ program welcomed two internationally experienced journalists this semester to strengthen its commitment to data and diversity.

Bakhtawar Tauseef
Apr 113 min read


Visiting journalists from Singapore tell Tsinghua students to use AI as a tool, maintain integrity while adapting to change
Veteran Singapore journalist Han Yongmei stressed that journalists should focus on meaningful reporting rather than chasing viral content.

Bakhtawar Tauseef
Jan 224 min read


Professor Dai Jia encourages GBJ students to think critically, "jump out of your comfort zone" while living in China
Tsinghua professor Dai Jia spoke with GBJ reporter Leila Worman about her educational philosophy and offered advice to GBJ students.
Rick Dunham
Dec 19, 20243 min read


Professor Fan Hong encourages students to experience China and "make full use" of Tsinghua to prepare for future careers
Prof. Fan Hong specializes in city branding, national-image study, place branding, corporate communications and international communications
Rick Dunham
Dec 5, 20245 min read


From a White House correspondent to a Tsinghua professor, Rick Dunham leads the Global Business Journalism program
Professor Rick Dunham during the APCA-ANPOR Beijing 2023 Conference (TSJC photo) By NGUYEN HÀ LINH Global Business Journalism reporter...
Rick Dunham
Jul 26, 20243 min read


Commencement 2024: Dean Zhou Qing'an says Global Business Journalism program has produced "distinguished alumni" contributing "professionalism and integrity" around the world
The GBJ program has proudly conferred graduate degrees to over 500 students from 72 countries, with our alumni excelling in media companies
Rick Dunham
Jul 5, 20243 min read


Commencement 2024: Rick Dunham says skills learned in Global Business Journalism program are "invaluable in future careers"
The skills that are taught in the Global Business Journalism program are invaluable in future careers, whether in journalism or in business.
Rick Dunham
Jun 30, 20244 min read


Li Chengzhang: Steering Tsinghua toward global prominence in business journalism education
Li Chengzhang is not only a bridge between cultures but a driving force behind the Tsinghua journalism school’s push for global excellence.

Hannan Gillani
Jun 27, 20244 min read


Faculty profile: Wang Feng shares his international journalism experience, commitment to truth-telling with Global Business Journalism students
By TUDOR FINNERAN Global Business Journalism reporter It was Christmas 2003 and a young man named Wang Feng walked toward the house of...
Rick Dunham
May 27, 20245 min read


5 questions with Professor Rick Dunham
While his students know Rick Dunham's passion for teaching, GBJ's Vicki Chalermlapvoraboon got beneath the surface to show us a lot more.

Vicki Chalermlapvoraboon
Jan 20, 20241 min read


The 2023 Tsinghua Business Journalism Forum at a glance: Highlights of every speech
By XU BO and RICK DUNHAM Global Business Journalism reporters "Business Journalism and Economic Communication in the Era of Artificial...
Rick Dunham
Dec 4, 202310 min read


Artificial intelligence is the focus of Asian communication research meeting at Tsinghua University
Artificial intelligence has "vast potential" to improve the future of communication research in the decades ahead and will "enhance our...
Rick Dunham
Nov 20, 20232 min read


Bloomberg editor-in-chief John Micklethwait visits Beijing, meets Global Business Journalism grads
Two Global Business Journalism program alumni and GBJ professor Lee Miller joined Bloomberg editor-in-chief John Micklethwait for a lunch...
Rick Dunham
Nov 6, 20232 min read


October newsletter: Students tour 3 media companies, j-school renovations, and Indonesia's president
This month's highlights: Students tour 3 media companies, j-school renovations, and GBJ student meets Indonesia's president in Beijing.
Rick Dunham
Oct 30, 20235 min read
bottom of page