Beijing finally welcomed its first snow of the year on Dec. 12, nine days later than the city's average first snowfall. On campus, the deepest accumulation was ankle-high, noticeably thicker than nearby roads. Compared to previous years, this belated first snow not only covered the entire city but also far exceeded expectations in intensity. What caused Tsinghua's snowfall to be heavier than other areas during the same period and compared to historical averages? Climate chang

For a city known for its rapid response to winter weather, this raised a question: why hadn’t the snow melted away as quickly as before? The answer lies not in delayed management or reduced effort, but in a deliberate shift in how Beijing deals with snow.

Podcasts have become a popular way to share stories, ideas, and information. But with so many options available, how do you make your podcast stand out and keep listeners coming back episode after episode? Creating an addictive podcast experience means building a connection that feels personal, engaging, and rewarding. Here are five practical ways to make your podcast more addictive and keep your audience hooked.

Mark Schoeff Jr. arrived in Beijing last week with a wallet full of useless plastic. The veteran Washington correspondent — accustomed to navigating the world’s thorniest financial regulations — found himself stymied by the very systems he reports on: His American credit cards were incompatible with China’s dominant digital-payment platforms. “It was a perfect, frustrating example of the fragmented global systems I cover,” Schoeff told Global Business Journalism students at

This month, the Global Business Journalism community showcased its commitment to dialogue, education and global engagement. From Washington to Beijing, GBJ students, faculty and alumni took part in high-level discussions shaping the future of journalism, international cooperation and youth development. Highlights include the Tsinghua Business Journalism Forum in Washington, a royal visit strengthening Malaysia–China educational ties, and GBJ professor Lee Miller’s role as jud

U.S.-China tensions may be sharp today but are “neither inevitable nor permanent,” former Reuters Beijing correspondent Terril Yue Jones told students at Tsinghua University on Nov. 17. Jones, now an international journalism instructor at the Keck Center for International and Strategic Studies at Claremont McKenna College, described Donald Trump’s two presidential administrations as an important turning point in relations between the world’s two largest economies.

To write effectively about real estate, journalists need a solid grasp of housing economics and market behaviors. This article offers practical advice for journalism professionals focusing on business news related to real estate, housing markets, and economic cycles. It also highlights useful data sources and examines recent trends in markets, using examples of real estate fluctuations in China and Austin, Texas, as case studies.

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

Pakistan is navigating a geopolitical balancing act amid fresh shifts in South Asia’s power dynamics. The country is strengthening ties with the United States while preserving its “iron brotherhood” partnership with China, Pakistani researcher Zoon Ahmed Khan told Global Business Journalism students in a speech on Nov. 3. The rapidly shifting South Asian dynamics include India’s strained relations with the United States during Donald Trump’s second term as president.

We’ve curated 20 essential Chinese dishes every international student should try, from fiery Sichuan classics to delicate Cantonese dim sum.