A Talk with Vivan Wu
award-winning Chinese journalist, media innovator, founder of Mighty Voice LLC, former BBC Chinese Hong Kong Bureau Head, BBC World Service
When: Wednesday, 30 November 2022, 16:00-17:00CET (Vienna Time), 10am-11am EST (New York Time)
Where: Concordia Cloud
Registration deadline: Wednesday, 30 November 2022, 13:00CET, 7am, EST
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Cooperation project with Presseclub Concordia
Speaker
Vivian Wu is an award-winning journalist and former news Editor, BBC Chinese, Hong Kong Bureau Head, BBC World Service (2017-2021)
With a 20 years’ experience in both Chinese and English media world, Wu has reported for the CCTV, South China Morning Post, the Initium Media, and the Portrait Magazine, among others. She has also worked as a consultant for numerous international organisations.
Originally from Lanzhou, Gansu Province, People's Republic of China, Vivian Wu holds a BA in English and Literature from the Renmin University of China; MA in International Communication from the Beijing University and an MA in Political Science from The New School (New York). In summer 2022, Vivian moved from Hong Kong to New York, to start her own media company.
Background
Protests erupted in numerous Chinese cities. Angered by long lockdowns, imposed as a measure to fight Covid, people went to the streets to express their fury against numerous problems and casualties caused by the prolonged isolation. The measures were so strict, that according to some accounts, even ambulances and firefighters had limited access to premises.
While protesting lockdowns, some protesters began to ask for political changes. Some analysts consider the size and the demands of these protests unprecedented. Vivian Wu will explain the context.
Format
Moderated Conversation followed by a live Q&A
Concept and Moderation
Mirjana Tomic, fjum/Presseclub Concordia
Target Groups
Austrian and international journalists, thinktank analysts, and academics.
Number of participants: Maximum: 70
Additional Information
Mirjana Tomic, email: Mirjana.tomic@fjum-wien.at, Cell: +43 676 365 26 9