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Global economics in the time of Trump: Strained ties with allies, trade turbulence and a shifting world order
Donald Trump has redefined the U.S. approach to the global economy, reframing it as a battleground of survival, rivalry and constant threats
Rick Dunham
Mar 124 min read
Is the White House for sale? Elon Musk has an Oval Office invite and the ear of the president after donating more than $270 million to Trump, allies in 2024
Other billionaires have spent hundreds of millions to influence the American political system, but Musk's reward of access is unprecedented.
Rick Dunham
Mar 94 min read
February Newsletter: Global Business Journalism students are world travelers and TV stars amid expanded course offerings in spring
Global Business Journalism students did their share of globetrotting during winter break, but they're back on campus for the spring semester
Rick Dunham
Mar 19 min read
Finnish journalist Matti Posio: Trump poses risks to global economy, stability
Matti Posio said Europeans see a ”terrible” second term under Trump for their shaky economy and their historical alliance with the U.S.
Rick Dunham
Feb 282 min read
January Newsletter: Intrepid GBJ travelers celebrate Tsinghua in icy Harbin, while others ring in the new year on campus
It's Spring Festival time, and our Global Business Journalism community is spread out across China and the world. Happy New Year from GBJ!
Rick Dunham
Feb 14 min read
You're invited: GBJ virtual open house via Zoom on Jan. 9, Beijing time (Jan. 8 in the U.S.)
We are hosting a Zoom meeting for prospective students and GBJ online open house featuring GBJ co-director Rick Dunham on Jan. 9, China time
Rick Dunham
Jan 71 min read
How to overcome challenges and succeed as a foreign correspondent: tips from Mika Hentunen
Speaking at Tsinghua, YLE Asia reporter Mika Hentunen shared his insights on how to overcome difficulties working as a foreign correspondent
Rick Dunham
Dec 26, 20243 min read
December Newsletter: Celebrating the holidays and the end of the semester after a media summit, a GBJ visit to ByteDance and more VIP visitors
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.
Rick Dunham
Dec 24, 20248 min read
"Trust is the name of the game." Relationship building is vital to successful reporting, veteran journalists tell GBJ students
Establishing trust with sources is fundamental to effective journalism, particularly in politically charged environments, guest speakers say
Rick Dunham
Dec 14, 20242 min read
October-November Newsletter: Business Journalism Forum held in Washington, GBJ leaders visit USC, Berkeley, students visit companies in Beijing
GBJ makes history with first Business Journalism Forum held outside of Beijing. Global partnerships deepen. GBJ students tour Beijing HQs.
Rick Dunham
Dec 11, 20248 min read
Professor Fan Hong encourages students to experience China and "make full use" of Tsinghua to prepare for future careers
Prof. Fan Hong specializes in city branding, national-image study, place branding, corporate communications and international communications
Rick Dunham
Dec 5, 20245 min read
Trump tariffs jeopardize global economy, former Asian Development Bank leader tells GBJ students
Trade tariffs threatened by U.S. president-elect Donald Trump could harm growth in China and damage the global economy, says Takehiko Nakao.
Rick Dunham
Dec 4, 20242 min read
Grace Shao's 6 key tips to launch a successful media career
Former CNBC reporter and communications consultant Grace Shao offered tips for aspiring journalists learned through her own experiences.
Bakhtawar Tauseef
Oct 8, 20244 min read
August-September Newsletter: New semester, new students, new levels of Global Business Journalism excellence
GBJ has 14 new students from all over the world. Diverse backgrounds, different passions, but all united by their interest in journalism.
Vicki Chalermlapvoraboon
Sep 25, 20244 min read
Meet the 2024 batch: What has Global Business Journalism's new international students buzzing?
Here's your chance to get to know the plans and goals of the new first-year international students in the Global Business Journalism program
Vicki Chalermlapvoraboon
Sep 24, 20243 min read
July Newsletter: Global Business Journalism holds U.S. training program; tension-taming places to unwind at Tsinghua
A bit of news from our Global Business Journalism program, the GBJ summer leadership and journalism training program in the United States.
Vicki Chalermlapvoraboon
Aug 14, 20247 min read
Commencement 2024: Meet the Global Business Journalism graduates
The 2024 graduating class featured 29 master's degree recipients from 13 countries. Fifteen hailed from China. 14 others spanned 12 nations.
Rick Dunham
Jul 8, 20241 min read
June Newsletter: Saying goodbye to GBJ graduates and preparing a new guidebook for incoming students
We’re saying our goodbyes to our graduating GBJ students. Meanwhile, we have a new digital guidebook for incoming international students.
Vicki Chalermlapvoraboon
Jul 6, 20245 min read
Commencement 2024: Dean Zhou Qing'an says Global Business Journalism program has produced "distinguished alumni" contributing "professionalism and integrity" around the world
The GBJ program has proudly conferred graduate degrees to over 500 students from 72 countries, with our alumni excelling in media companies
Rick Dunham
Jul 5, 20243 min read
Commencement 2024: Justin Olsvik says Global Business Journalism students are examples of open-mindedness and international bridge-building
Justin Olsvik of Canada: "Our world is a complicated one, but your motivations [is] to honestly understand it from all sides..."
Rick Dunham
Jul 4, 20242 min read
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