Hi, I’m Yifan Xu.
I am a highly motivated bilingual communicator with US citizenship. I offer over ten years of experience in the media industry. My expertise in international relations, immigration policy, and U.S.-China relations is demonstrated through producing 2,000+ news articles, editorials, communications, and successful project leadership.
Education
| American University | Washington, DC | M.A. | Comparative and Regional Studies | 2011 |
| Fudan University | Shanghai, China | M.A. | Comparative Literature | 2011 |
| Fudan University | Shanghai, China | B.A. | Chinese Linguistics and Literature | 2008 |
Work Experience
China Daily USA – Washington DC Reporter & Office Manager, 2021 – present
At China Daily, I compose weekly news articles in both English and Chinese on U.S.-China relations and other pressing political, economic, immigration, and social issues. In the past 3 years, I conducted interviews with over 100 scholars and officials to inform reporting and produced a portfolio exceeding 300 pieces over three years, more than 70 of which were featured on the front page and/or top headlines on major news outlets. Some of the major topical themes are listed below.
US-China Relationships
Immigration and the Asian American Community
In addition, as the Office Manager, I am also responsible for China Daily USA’s project, event, and property management in the Washington metropolitan area. Some of the major projects and events are listed below.
My China Album: My China Footprint, 2024 – present
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My China Album: My Impressions of China, 2024
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My China Album: the 50th anniversary of giant pandas’ arrival in the US, 2022
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My China Album: the Winter Olympic Games Beijing, 2022-2023
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Friend Afar
Me & China
The China Press – Washington DC Correspondent & Chief Reporter, 2012 – 2021
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White House Correspondent, 2013 – 2019
As the White House Correspondent for the China Press, I attended over 200 White House briefings covering issues related to China. As chief reporter, I led a team of reporters, conducting regular interviews at high-profile locations, including the White House, the Department of State, Congress, embassies, and various think tanks. I Composed news stories in both Chinese and English daily, covering U.S.-China relations and other significant political, economic, immigration, and social topics, based on interviews with scholars and officials.
US-China Presidential Summit, 2017 &
G20 Buenos Aries Summit, 2018
RNC/DNC National Conventions
Cuba prior to the Cuban Thaw, 2014
Tel: 202-285-2773
Email: [email protected]
Academic Background
Professional Expertise
Language Skills
| Chinese/Mandarin | |
| English | |
| Chinese/Catonese | |
| Japanese |