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.

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

Donald Trump has redefined the U.S. approach to the global economy, reframing it as a battleground of survival, rivalry and constant threats

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

In our hyperconnected world, brands must tread carefully when navigating sensitive nationalist and political issues in marketing strategies.

In response to tough challenges, TikTok has actively engaged in substantial lobbying efforts to shape its destiny within the American market