At 26, Maria Rincon made a radical shift: leaving the limelight of beauty pageants and television hosting behind to focus on using communication for impact, particularly within NGOs. That moment of clarity was when her personal evolution turned into professional purpose. With her previous TV hosting and UN Communications Consultant experience, Maria is now a public speaking coach with several large corporate clients. Her edge? A deep sense of empathetic listening.

Twenty-seven students from eight nations celebrated their successful completion of the Global Business Journalism program on June 20 in a joyous event at the Tsinghua School of Journalism and Communication. The event marked the graduation of 18 Chinese and nine international students from seven countries. The 2025 celebration also recognized long-time contributors to the program including co-director Rick Dunham, who will enter semi-retirement next February after more than 1

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

For most of human history, governments have taxed goods crossing their borders. Tariffs have financed empires, protected domestic industries, and punished foreign rivals. They’ve sparked wars, crashed economies, and redefined alliances. Yet the tariff war between the U.S. and China doesn’t fit neatly into any of the old molds. Rather than being a tool to nurture domestic industry or fill government coffers, tariffs are now being wielded as weapons in a sprawling contest over

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

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.

The GBJ program welcomed two internationally experienced journalists this semester to strengthen its commitment to data and diversity.

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.

Salisa Vajrabhaya, a Tsinghua student, is a Thai social media influencer. In this Q&A she explains why she chose the GBJ master's program.

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.

The Global Business Journalism program has set a final deadline of April 15 for applications to the prestigious two-year master's program.

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

Other billionaires have spent hundreds of millions to influence the American political system, but Musk's reward of access is unprecedented.

Global Business Journalism students did their share of globetrotting during winter break, but they're back on campus for the spring semester

Matti Posio said Europeans see a ”terrible” second term under Trump for their shaky economy and their historical alliance with the U.S.

It's Spring Festival time, and our Global Business Journalism community is spread out across China and the world. Happy New Year from GBJ!