Emily Feng

journalist

Emily Feng is an accomplished journalist and author known for her insightful reporting on China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Starting her career in China as a researcher for the New York Times in 2015, she later wrote for the Financial Times and became an international correspondent for National Public Radio (NPR). In 2023, Feng was expelled from China amid a crackdown on foreign journalists, which prompted her relocation to Taipei. Her recently published book, 'Let Red Flowers Bloom: Identity and Belonging in Xi Jinping’s China,' compiles a decade of her reporting, highlighting the erosion of civil liberties and diverse identities under Xi Jinping's regime. Feng's work is characterized by its powerful storytelling, focusing on the personal experiences of individuals affected by authoritarianism, and she continues to contribute to discussions on Chinese identity and human rights.