Stephen McDonell
Stephen McDonell is a prominent BBC correspondent known for his extensive coverage of China and its political and economic landscape. He provides in-depth analysis and reporting on significant events affecting the region, including trade tensions between the United States and China. Recently, he was in the news discussing China's response to the escalating trade war initiated by President Donald Trump, highlighting the challenges and implications for both nations.
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Recent news mentions
Stephen McDonell is the China correspondent reporting on Daidai's story.
Thousands descend on village after woman's social media plea
United Kingdom· 2026-01-16
Stephen McDonell is a BBC News correspondent in China.
Por qué China quiere que sus jóvenes gasten más dinero, pero ellos se resisten
Panama· 2025-11-15
Stephen McDonell is a China correspondent.
Everest hikers guided to safety after being stranded by blizzardUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-07
Stephen McDonell contributed additional reporting from Beijing regarding the situation at Mount Everest.
(Actualizada: 4)Los esfuerzos para rescatar a cientos de personas que quedaron atrapadas en las laderas del monte EverestPanama· 2025-10-06
Stephen Mcdonell is the China correspondent mentioned in the article.
Donald Trump as the wildcard and other takeaways for India-China relationshipUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-01
Stephen McDonell is the BBC’s China correspondent based in Beijing who captured the breakneck hurtle of a bullet train.
Why your chippy has a ‘toolbox’ and bullet trains ‘fang it’
Australia· 2025-06-08
Stephen McDonell reported that China views the U.S. administration as a group of bullies.
Jutarnji list - Trumpove globalne carine stupile na snagu, uključujući i rekordnu stopu od 104 % za Kinu! Wall Street se sunovratio
Croatia· 2025-04-09
Stephen McDonell reported that Peking firmly stands against Donald Trump's latest threats.
Jutarnji list - Svijet pred globalnim trgovinskim ratom, Trump ukrao show na večeri novom objavom: 'Idu vrlo uskoro!'Croatia· 2025-04-09BBC correspondent Stephen McDonell reported on China's response to Trump's tariffs.
Jutarnji list - Svijet pred globalnim trgovinskim ratom, Trump ukrao show na večeri novom objavom: 'Idu vrlo uskoro!'Croatia· 2025-04-09