Kevin Yao
About Kevin Yao
Kevin Yao serves as the Senior Correspondent for Greater China at Thomson Reuters, a position he has held since 2019. With a background in economics and a degree in Applied Mathematics from Peking University, he has a notable history of reporting on economic reforms and policy issues in the region.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Kevin Yao has been with Thomson Reuters since 1995, holding various positions over the years. He currently serves as the Senior Correspondent for Greater China, a role he has held since 2019 in Beijing. Prior to this, he worked as the Senior Economics Correspondent for China from 2014 to 2019, and as the Economics Correspondent for China from 2010 to 2014. His earlier tenure at Thomson Reuters included a position as the Asia treasury/FX correspondent from 2006 to 2010 in Singapore, and he served as the Chief Economic Analyst from 1995 to 2006 in Beijing. Yao's extensive experience at Thomson Reuters highlights his expertise in economic reporting and analysis.
Education and Expertise
Kevin Yao studied Applied Mathematics at Peking University. His educational background provides him with a strong analytical foundation that supports his work in journalism, particularly in economic reporting. His expertise encompasses a wide range of topics, including economic reforms and policy analysis, which he has explored through his reporting and writing.
Background
Kevin Yao has a diverse background in journalism, with a focus on economic issues in the Greater China region. He has a long-standing career at Thomson Reuters, where he has developed a reputation for breaking exclusive news and producing in-depth analyses on economic reforms and policy developments in Beijing. His work spans over two decades, reflecting his commitment to covering significant economic events and trends.
Achievements
Kevin Yao has received notable recognition for his work in journalism. He won the Reuters Global Reporter of the Year award in 2005, highlighting his contributions to the field. Additionally, he received a joint SOPA award in 2012, further underscoring his impact and excellence in reporting on economic issues in the Asia-Pacific region.