Barbarians at the Gate

The Challenges of Foreign Reporting in China: An In-Depth Discussion with Jane Perlez

Feb 14, 2025
In this discussion, Jane Perlez, former Beijing bureau chief for the New York Times, shares her insights on reporting from China between 2012 and 2019. She reveals the alarming decline in press freedom and the obstacles foreign journalists face under Xi Jinping's leadership. Jane highlights the expulsion of journalists in 2018 and the unique strategies reporters must now employ for investigative journalism. She also introduces her podcast, which examines the deteriorating U.S.-China relations, reflecting on pivotal historical events and political dynamics.
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