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.

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

The biggest disruption in journalism isn’t artificial intelligence — it’s TikTok. That was the headline delivered by ICFJ’s Patrick Butler.

The journalism school remains an international hub of activity, hosting visits by top officials of the International Center for Journalists, as well as an international health communication forum and a visit from education innovators. Second-year students had a chance to engage in a work-study trip to Inner Mongolia. And co-director Rick Dunham, received the honor of a lifetime. There will be lots of news next month, with the Tsinghua Business Journalism Forum scheduled for N

The second longest government shutdown in American history has turned into a blame game between intransigent partisans, CNBC Washington correspondent Emily Wilkins told Tsinghua University students on Oct. 13. “Democrats are confident that they can win the messaging battle on this — that if they go to the American people and say Republicans are trying to make your healthcare more expensive and we're fighting for you, the American people will support Democrats in the shutdown,

There is no such thing as neutrality in international reporting, veteran Xinhua News Agency Washington correspondent Deng Xianlai told Tsinghua University students on Sept. 29.  “Every report, every story, has its unique perspective — a perspective that represents the author's stance, or the stance of those backing it,” Deng told Global Business Journalism students. "I believe there is no absolute neutrality in journalism. Let me repeat: there is no absolute neutrality in

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

Journalists too often oversimplify complex geopolitical situations, turning nuanced international disputes into simple binaries of right and wrong, China-based commentator Shamim Zakaria told Global Business Journalism students at Tsinghua University. Zakaria, a native of India, said media coverage of international relations is dominated by superficial reports and stereotypes that rarely explore the underlying causes of events and often simplify the perceptions of countries a

Summer energy is building at Tsinghua, and May has been a month of milestones, global dialogue, and powerful storytelling for the Global Business Journalism community. From thesis defenses and cultural celebrations to high-level diplomatic visits and student achievements, GBJ students and faculty have embraced every opportunity to learn, connect, and inspire. This month has showcased the heart of what GBJ stands for: international exchange, academic excellence, and human stor

Effective cross-cultural communication depends on understanding your audience and listening empathetically to what they have to say, international communications expert Maria Rincon told Global Business Journalism. Raised in a Colombian-Chinese household in Canada and now based in Sweden, she has sharpened her skills in bridging cultural gaps and empowering non-native English speakers. “Growing up in a multicultural household was a gift but also felt very lost in the sense of

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

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

GBJ students heard from top journalists and analysts on issues from AI to global trade wars. They discussed the rise of both China and Trump

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.

As Mika Hentunen prepares to leave Beijing, the YLE reporter shared his insights on China’s rise and the rapidly shifting global order.

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.

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