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Jennifer Pak

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China correspondent for @npr.org. Ex-APM Marketplace & BBC via Shanghai, Shenzhen, Kuala Lumpur, Beijing, Calgary, Grande Prairie. Views are my own. www.npr.org/people/g-s1-110428/jenn…

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Jennifer Pak @jpak25.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
With thanks to Jasmine, @nivincent.bsky.social Emma and the rest of the team for helping to bring this to air Listen here: www.npr.org/2026/10/01/n...
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Half a century after Mao's death, fascination with the communist leader is on the rise
Half a century after the death of Chinese Communist leader Mao Zedong, fascination with the chairman is growing among young Chinese people.
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Jennifer Pak @jpak25.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
On October 1st, Chinese Communist leader Mao Zedong declared the founding of the People's Republic of China. It's been 50 years since he died. And as China's economy becomes sluggish, a lot of young Chinese are fascinated by Mao. Listen here: www.npr.org/2026/10/01/n...
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Half a century after Mao's death, fascination with the communist leader is on the rise
Half a century after the death of Chinese Communist leader Mao Zedong, fascination with the chairman is growing among young Chinese people.
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Jennifer Pak @jpak25.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
You can also listen to my story and how Beijing is skirting the Iranian oil sanctions on NPR's State of the World podcast. www.npr.org/2026/09/23/n...
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Xi Jinping's White House visit: Shifting Chinese views & skirting Iran oil sanctions : State of the World from NPR
Ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s meeting with President Trump, we examine shifting views of America in China. Also — how Beijing is circumventing U.S. sanctions on Iran, especially its oil.Supp...
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Jennifer Pak @jpak25.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
With thanks to Nick Zeller, Yawei Liu at the Carter Center for helping us make sense of what we heard on the ground versus why young people they surveyed have such a low opinion of the U.S. Big thanks to the team Jasmine, @nivincent.bsky.social and Christine www.npr.org/2026/09/23/n...
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As Xi meets Trump tomorrow, how do people in China view the U.S. now?
As Xi Jinping heads to the White House, polls show Americans feeling their best days are behind them. But what does America look like from China?
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Jennifer Pak @jpak25.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
As Trump and Xi gear up for a day of meetings, we asked what young Chinese people thought of the U.S. Did they, as was often the case 20 years ago, still want to study and visit the U.S. if they had the means and visa? Listen here: www.npr.org/2026/09/23/n...
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As Xi meets Trump tomorrow, how do people in China view the U.S. now?
As Xi Jinping heads to the White House, polls show Americans feeling their best days are behind them. But what does America look like from China?
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Jennifer Pak @jpak25.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
With thanks to @nivincent.bsky.social @miguelmaciasradio.bsky.social @diaahadid.bsky.social Mamita and the rest of the team who got this to the finish line.
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Jennifer Pak @jpak25.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
More than a week after the deadly Nepal China floods, very little is known about the dead or missing in Tibet. China's control over media and digital censorship is in stark contrast to open reporting in Nepal. But it's not new. www.npr.org/2026/09/07/n...
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As Nepal identifies those killed in the floods, questions grow over China's reporting
One week after the deadly floods, very little is known about China's dead or missing. China's control over media and digital censorship is in stark contrast to open reporting in Nepal.
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Jennifer Pak @jpak25.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
For this assignment we sampled:

 - soy sauce pork buns
 - eggplant and green peppers
 - pork and fennel (a Beijing staple)
 - chocolate red bean (surprisingly not that sweet)
 - pineapple filling What's your favorite baozi filling? Photos by me & Jasmine. 🎧👉: www.npr.org/2026/08/01/n...
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Jennifer Pak @jpak25.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
This summer NPR Weekend Edition is doing a global tour of breakfasts. We sampled quite a few baozi - steamed, fluffy buns w/ fillings, for this assignment. We've hit our baozi quota for a while. 🎧👉: www.npr.org/2026/08/01/n... W/tks to Jasmine, Miguel, and the team back at HQ.
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The common bread: How the humble bun unites China's diverse cuisines
We go to China for our series about breakfasts around the world. The bun is one item common to almost every Chinese region.
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Jennifer Pak @jpak25.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
For this assignment we sampled: - soy sauce pork buns - eggplant and green peppers - pork and fennel (a Beijing staple) - chocolate red bean (surprisingly not that sweet) - pineapple filling What's your favorite baozi filling? Photos by me & Jasmine. Listen here: www.npr.org/2026/08/01/n...
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Jennifer Pak @jpak25.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Why China and India, two of the largest countries, don't have men's teams competing in this World Cup. A fun collab with our Mumbai corro @diaahadid.bsky.social. 🎧 👉: www.npr.org/2026/07/10/n... W/tks to Jasmine, Shweta, @nivincent.bsky.social and the rest of the team who helped get this to air.
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Why India and China, two of the largest countries, didn't have World Cup teams
The world's two most populous countries — India and China — are missing from the expanded 48-team men's World Cup, highlighting corruption, bureaucratic rot and youth sports culture.
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Jennifer Pak @jpak25.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
ICYMI Lingering questions in the aftermath of the Beijing plane crash www.npr.org/2026/07/04/n... With thanks to Jasmine, Miguel, all the editors and audio producers who got this to air.
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Beijing authorities determine a pilot deliberately crashed a small plane
Authorities in Beijing broke their silence about a small plane that crashed into the skyscraper headquarters of one of China's largest state-owned financial conglomerates.
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Jennifer Pak @jpak25.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Police barriers around the tallest building in Beijing last night and today though this afternoon there were fewer police officers and more security guards. Only pedestrians allowed on the main road leading to the entrance. Damage on the east side of the building still visible.
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Jennifer Pak @jpak25.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Twenty years ago I moved to Beijing to find work. All of my friends have moved out. Excited to see if any of my old haunts still exist. Officially a Beijinger the second time! #npr #beijing #china
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Jennifer Pak @jpak25.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
What I’ve been up to besides work the last couple of months in Shanghai, a city I’ve called home for nearly nine years. Thanks for the memories! Beijing here I come!
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Jennifer Pak @jpak25.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Happy international workers’ day! In the lead up the Hangzhou Intermediate People’s Court said it ruled in favor of a senior tech worker whose company replaced him with artificial intelligence (AI). Read about the case here: www.npr.org/2026/05/01/n... With thanks to Jasmine and Kate
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A tech worker in China is laid off and replaced by AI. Is it legal?
A tech worker in eastern China's Hangzhou city was dismissed after his job was replaced by AI. An appeals court in the city has ruled the dismissal unlawful.
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Jennifer Pak @jpak25.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
How does China see the Iran war? Listen 👉 www.npr.org/2026/04/29/n...
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Three months into the Iran war, how does Beijing assess the conflict?
As the Iran war enters its third month, we ask how China is making sense of the conflict.
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Jennifer Pak @jpak25.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
With thanks to the team: Jasmine, @nivincent.bsky.social Emma, all the producers and audio engineers behind the scenes
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Jennifer Pak @jpak25.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
China has been somewhat insulated from the immediate energy shock following the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, but Beijing hasn't been able to shield its supply chains. And those costs will trickle down to consumers. Listen: www.npr.org/2026/04/28/n...
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China's supply chains hit by Iran war
China has been somewhat insulated from the immediate energy shock following the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, but Beijing hasn't been able to shield its supply chains.
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Jennifer Pak @jpak25.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
With thanks to: Jasmine, Kate and the rest of the team.
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Jennifer Pak @jpak25.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
China's Xi Jinping held a rare meeting with Cheng Li-wun, the leader of Taiwan's opposition KMT party. It comes ahead of a summit with President Trump, where Xi is likely to bring up his opposition to U.S. arms sales to Taiwan ... w/ @ashishval.bsky.social www.npr.org/2026/04/10/n...
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China's Xi meets Taiwan opposition leader ahead of key summit with Trump
Xi Jinping and the KMT's Cheng Li-wun agreed to pursue peace, but Taiwan's ruling party worries it will enable Beijing to undermine its democracy.
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Ashish Valentine @ashishval.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
My latest for @npr.org alongside @jpak25.bsky.social : Taiwan's opposition leader Cheng Li-wun may meet Xi Jinping later this week. She says the safety of Taiwan is her priority, though Taiwan's government doubts her visit will lower tensions. www.npr.org/2026/04/07/n...
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Taiwan's opposition leader arrives in China for a 'Journey of Peace'
The visit takes place ahead of President Trump's own summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping next month, where Taiwan is expected to be a top agenda item.
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Jennifer Pak @jpak25.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
With thanks to the team Jasmine, @nivincent @malloryyu.bsky.social and all the editors and producers who helped get it across the finish line
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Jennifer Pak @jpak25.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
China is extending a warm welcome this week to the leader of Taiwan's opposition party, Cheng Li-wun of the KMT. It's a rare outreach from Beijing, even as it continues military pressure on the self-ruled island. Listen here: www.npr.org/2026/04/06/n...
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Amid tensions, Beijing extends rare welcome to Taiwan's opposition leader
China is extending a warm welcome this week to the leader of Taiwan's opposition party — a rare outreach from Beijing, even as it continues military pressure on the self-ruled island.
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Jennifer Pak @jpak25.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Me and THE Tiny Desk. First rule of Tiny Desk: only post pictures AFTER the performance has been published. Check out Caamp’s performance youtu.be/J1vTi9ycpiA?... You still get the best audio on YouTube but nothing beats a live performance.
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Jennifer Pak @jpak25.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
With thanks to the team: @nivincent.bsky.social @alexleff.bsky.social Tina and all the other editors who helped
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Jennifer Pak @jpak25.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
China has called a U.S. investigation into the trade practices of dozens of countries a "pretext for political manipulation." It comes as Beijing lawmakers approved a roadmap that continues the types of practices that have irked some of its partners. Read: www.npr.org/2026/03/12/n...
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China slams Trump's trade investigation, as it approves a 5-year economic plan
China's Foreign Ministry criticized the Trump administration's trade investigation as a "pretext" for tariffs. Meanwhile, China is moving ahead with a five-year plan that may rankle trade partners.
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Jennifer Pak @jpak25.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
It's the Year of the Horse, and for people born that year (along with those born in the years of the Rat, Ox and Rabbit) - watch out. Read how to ward off the bad luck. www.npr.org/2026/03/11/g... With thanks to the team: Jasmine, @hannahbloch.bsky.social and Virginia
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Greetings from a Shanghai temple where you can ward off bad luck in the Year of the Horse
According to Chinese mythology, those born in the Year of the Horse will clash with Tai Sui, a heavenly general. Luckily, there are ways to appease Tai Sui, including amulets at Shanghai's Jade Buddha...
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Jennifer Pak @jpak25.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
China's foreign minister, Wang Yi, on key issues like the Iran war (shouldn't have happened), U.S. (open to dialogue to avoid miscalculation and conflict), Gaza (two-state solution all the way) and more: www.npr.org/2026/03/08/n... With thanks to the team: Jasmine, Robbie, @nivincent.bsky.social
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Jennifer Pak @jpak25.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
Sluggish demand is part of the reason China set its lowest growth target in decades. We spoke to some consumers in Shanghai on what they will and won’t spend on. www.npr.org/2026/03/06/n... With thanks to the team: @nivincent.bsky.social Jasmine, and all the other producers and editors who helped
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Sluggish demand prompts China to set lowest growth target in decades
China has set a more modest growth target for its economy. That reflects the drag from sluggish domestic demand.
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Jennifer Pak @jpak25.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
China set its lowest growth target in decades at 4.5%-5%. Ahead of the big political meetings to announce this I joined The Indicator from Planet Money to talk about the anxiety that’s rattling young people. 🎧 👉 www.npr.org/2026/03/04/n...
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The anxiety rattling China’s youth : The Indicator from Planet Money
China will soon unveil its economic blueprint for the next five years, including a target for economic growth. This comes as consumption is down, wages aren’t rising, and property prices continue to d...
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Jennifer Pak @jpak25.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
China offers to mediate in the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. Zhai Jun has been named as the envoy for the task. What’s behind this and how is China making sense of this? 🎧 👉 www.npr.org/2026/03/05/n...
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China offers to mediate in US-Israel-Iran war
China says it will send a special envoy to the Middle East to help mediate the US-Israel-Iran war, as Chinese political elites gather in Beijing for the annual "Two Sessions."
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Jennifer Pak @jpak25.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Thanks for your support!!
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Jennifer Pak @jpak25.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Visiting the mothership
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Jennifer Pak @jpak25.bsky.social · 07/12/2025
Thank you!
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Jennifer Pak @jpak25.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
Strangely since Trump 2.0 many more exporters and manufacturers are willing to speak. Probably because they’ve all been affected as opposed to only certain sectors like the first time around.
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Jennifer Pak @jpak25.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
***MORE NEWS*** Here's what I'm up to next ... heading to Beijing (visa pending). Excited to join the talented NPR lot! I'll still continue to post my tasty finds on IG at jpakradio. And thanks to @memostothefuture.bsky.social I finally got the Shanghai skyline in the backdrop of my profile pic.
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Jennifer Pak joins NPR as China Correspondent
In a note to newsroom staff, Chief International Editor, Didi Schanche, announced Jennifer Park as NPR's new China Correspondent
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Jennifer Pak @jpak25.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
Gansu, Jilin, Liaoning, Qinghai, Shanxi, Ningxia, Xinjiang
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Jennifer Pak @jpak25.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
*SOME NEWS 4/4* For now, I want to say thank you to the Marketplace listeners who have left comments, messaged me for advice when you come to China, and told me your connection to China. You guys are the most dedicated audience I’ve ever served, it’s been a great privilege.
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Jennifer Pak @jpak25.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
*SOME NEWS 3/4* Public media is going through a difficult time. I still very much believe in the mission to keep citizens connected and informed, even if the topics are not always entertaining. I’m not straying far as I’ve got more pins to put on the map (more on that later).
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Jennifer Pak @jpak25.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
*SOME NEWS 2/4* I am very thankful to Marketplace for giving me the leeway and opportunities to explore the country as their China correspondent these past eight years, but it’s time to move on. It’s been a great ride with a top notch team. Thank you everyone for coming on the journey.
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Jennifer Pak @jpak25.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
*SOME NEWS 1/4* I’ve been covering China on-and-off since 2006. A foreign correspondent/mentor once told me that every country he’s been posted in, he would try to go to every province/state at least once. I’ve hit only 3/4 of China’s provinces/autonomous regions/megacities for travel and work.
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Jennifer Pak @jpak25.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
China has high youth unemployment. Same time, there are tens of millions of skilled jobs going unfilled. We visited one robotics training center trying to bridge that gap. 🎧👉 www.marketplace.org/story/2025/1... With thanks to Charles, Stephanie, Gary, voiceover artists and the digital team
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Inside a training center that's trying to bridge China's robotic skills gap
The school trains automation engineers for automated factories. China’s manufacturing sector is desperate for skilled workers.
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Jennifer Pak @jpak25.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Chinese government media have tried to push back on the backlash, explaining why China needs global talent. That generated more public fury. Read our web story 👉 www.marketplace.org/episode/2025... With thanks to Charles, Amanda, Gary, voiceover artists and the digital team.
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“China’s H-1B” talent visa gets praise abroad and backlash at home
China’s new K visa for foreign talent largely went unnoticed by the Chinese public back in August, until Indian media compared it to the U.S.’ H-1B visa. Then, people in China became furious.
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Jennifer Pak @jpak25.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
It's been almost a month since China launched its K visa for science and tech talent, but no detailed requirements have been forthcoming. The announcement was made back in August to little public reaction. So, why the backlash now? Listen to the audio story👇 www.marketplace.org/episode/2025...
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“China’s H-1B” talent visa gets praise abroad and backlash at home
China’s new K visa for foreign talent largely went unnoticed by the Chinese public back in August, until Indian media compared it to the U.S.’ H-1B visa. Then, people in China became furious.
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Jennifer Pak @jpak25.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
A plea to podcast makers: monitor your audio levels. It’s jarring to pump the episode volume to max, then blow my eardrums over a notification ping. Typically I keep background noise peaking -18db to -12db and voice -9db to -6db, but get decent headsets to ensure everything is balanced. DM for help
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Jennifer Pak @jpak25.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
More details on how hard it is for Chinese families intent on studying in the U.S. to suddenly pivot to another country in the web piece 👉 marketplace.org/story/2025/1... With thanks to Charles, Caitlin, Gary, Drew, voiceover artists and the digital team.
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Fewer Chinese students are going to the U.S.
There are almost 250,000 Chinese students in the U.S. this fall — a 36% drop from the 2017 peak.
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Jennifer Pak @jpak25.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Nearly 250,000 Chinese students are studying in the U.S. this fall, most of them are in post-secondary institutions. That is a 36% drop from the peak in 2017. Find out why and where students are going. Hit the 'Listen Now' button for the audio story 👉 www.marketplace.org/story/2025/1...
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Fewer Chinese students are going to the U.S.
There are almost 250,000 Chinese students in the U.S. this fall — a 36% drop from the 2017 peak.
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Jennifer Pak @jpak25.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
Not sure why the video wasn’t included in the post but here’s one! Quite a lot of vendors set up booths lining the Suzhou creek but for some reason they’re not open.
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Jennifer Pak @jpak25.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
Happy mid-autumn festival! 中秋节快乐. My camera won’t do justice to the beautiful full moon. So please enjoy the little light show along the Bund instead.
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