In this GBJ Explainer, Global Business Journalism reporter Nouha Boughabi of Morocco describes the emergence of ESG in the business world. ESG stands for Environment, Social and Governance. Corporations around the globe are committing themselves to more than just profits. They are also pledging to work toward sustainability, corporate social responsibility and responsible governance. Check out this and other GBJ Explainers on our YouTube channel.

The past decade has shown the limits of China’s investment-driven growth model. To continue its economic rise, the world’s second largest economy needs to rely more on the purchasing power of its massive middle class, economic analysts contend.   “China doesn’t need to build as fast and excessively as in the past," Chinese economics journalist Wu Chen told Global Business Journalism students. "China needs to move from an investment-led economy to a consumption-driven econom

From AI to Asia’s economic boom, the world is changing fast. The Global Business Journalism program's top five global business trends of 2026 reveal where opportunity, innovation and disruption meet. At GBJ — a partnership among Tsinghue University, Bloomberg News and the International Center for Journalists — we help future journalists and storytellers decode these shifts through data, insight and global perspective. Let us know what you think of our choice of trends.

Huang Shan, director and senior fellow at Caixin Insight, said that America and China are creating incompatible tech ecosystems, from AI to EVs. The winner will set the rules for the 21st century, and the era of global collaboration is over. During a visit to the Tsinghua University campus on November 10, Huang urged students in the GBJ program's Hot Topics course to forget the trade wars. The real battle for the future is happening in the world of tech, and it is dividing

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

When the term ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) debuted in the U.N.-sponsored “Who Cares Wins” report, it wasn’t virtue signaling. It was a warning: Ignoring climate change, social issues, or corporate governance questions risks undermining long-term company value. This article is your reporter’s guide to that fault line: where ESG came from; how it has been weaponized politically in the Trump administration, and why most of the world sees it as essential that it no

Tariffs have always been about more than just economics. They are tools of power and leverage, expressions of national priorities and xenophobic fears. Rick Dunham But the 2025 U.S.-China trade standoff marks a profound shift. The on-again, off-again tariff war is not just a fight over trade imbalances, but a battle over the very future of global order and the hegemonic ambitions of the world's two largest economies. It is a clash between a MAGA president and a MCGA p

This timeline of U.S.-China trade tensions is part of a series of stories on the Global Business Journalism website designed to help business journalists cover international trade issues.

“I sent out more than a hundred applications and got maybe 20 or so callbacks. Zero offers,” Carmen Chen, an American student who graduated from Tsinghua University said. “I thought I was ready. But reality hit me way harder than I had imagined.” Chen had wanted badly to stay on in China with her friends and connections after four years of undergraduate studies. As the Chinese economy slows, Chen had underestimated how hard it would be to find work.

In today’s globalized economy, currency exchange rates influence everything from consumer prices to international trade policy. For journalists tasked with covering this complex topic, presenting accurate, insightful, and digestible information is crucial. Here are 10 essential tips for reporting on international currencies and exchange rates, designed to help journalists provide valuable context and clarity to their audiences.

Donald Trump’s so-called “reciprocal tariffs,” which have hit more more than 100 nations since early April, are deeply flawed economically and counterproductive politically, American University economist Robert Blecker told Tsinghua journalism students. Blecker said the policy was ego-driven and lacks reciprocity. He acknowledged that globalization has caused economic pain, especially for American workers and small businesses. But he said Trump's tariffs were not the answer t

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.

Tariffs have dominated global headlines, causing a sense of whiplash for journalists and audiences. Here are tips for covering the trade war

Journalists should embrace AI tools to improve their efficiency and boost the quality of their work product, tech journalist Grace Shao said

ESG issues are transforming the way businesses around the world operate as more companies balance profits with social responsibility.

While much of the spotlight shines on U.S. tech giants, China’s role in AI’s rise has been foundational and often overlooked.

Europe is looking toward China both as a trading partner and as a source of stability in a world unsettled by US President Donald Trump.

Thomas W. Pauken II said strengthening domestic manufacturing would eventually create an economic boom and bring sustainable prosperity.

To understand Trump, you have to understand his family upbringing and his early years in the rough-and-tumble world of New York real estate.