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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

“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 an event that combined diplomacy and education, Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, Khalil ur Rahman Hashmi, joined faculty and students at Tsinghua University on May 16 to mark a milestone in the two countries' joint doctoral program in global communication. Hosted by Tsinghua’s School of Journalism and Communication, the event spotlighted the university’s first group of students conducting fieldwork under a joint supervision initiative with Islamabad’s Quaid-e-Azam Universit

As the world faces its most serious humanitarian crisis since World War II, Tom Fletcher, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, delivered a clear message to students at Tsinghua University: "The future remains in your hands, if you are willing to act." Fletcher urged the next generation to take ownership of the challenges in reshaping the world and to take the opportunities that come with them.

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

ESG issues are transforming the way businesses around the world operate as more companies balance profits with social responsibility.

“I realized how important journalism is and how it changes people’s perceptions," said Global Business Journalism student Zuza Bialas.

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.

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

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

Veteran Singapore journalist Han Yongmei stressed that journalists should focus on meaningful reporting rather than chasing viral content.

Tsinghua professor Dai Jia spoke with GBJ reporter Leila Worman about her educational philosophy and offered advice to GBJ students.

It’s cold outside! Nothing feels better than having winter comfort food after a long day in frigid weather.Here are 7 top picks at Tsinghua.

Establishing trust with sources is fundamental to effective journalism, particularly in politically charged environments, guest speakers say

Prof. Fan Hong specializes in city branding, national-image study, place branding, corporate communications and international communications

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

Veteran communicator Tracee Evans offered tips to Global Business Journalism students about building and maintaining social media brands.