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“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

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

Happy New Year! As we look ahead to a great 2025, we'd like to share the news stories that attracted the most attention over the past year.

We celebrate the end of the semester after a GBJ professor hosts a media summit, GBJ students visit ByteDance and we meet more VIP visitors.

Trade tariffs threatened by U.S. president-elect Donald Trump could harm growth in China and damage the global economy, says Takehiko Nakao.

GBJ has 14 new students from all over the world. Diverse backgrounds, different passions, but all united by their interest in journalism.