Reporter: Jian Yu of China Business News (one of the major financial media outlets in China with over 200 reporters in different countries including New York, Tokyo, Paris, London and Hong Kong)

Overview of role: Business reporter covering financial and banking stories in China and overseas

Years at outlet: Almost 3 years

Previous role: Worked in two other Chinese newspaper outlets

Nationality: Chinese

Why journalism? This is my dream job. It allows me to meet a lot of people and express my views

Articles you like to write most: I like to conduct in-depth interviews and write "analytical" type of stories

Views on business journalism in China: The journalism industry in China is evolving very quickly. Journalists in China are generally young and being able to keep the experienced journalists in the industry is key

I like PR folks when… They are organised and detail-minded

I don’t like PR folks when… They push for coverage

If I wasn’t reporting I would be a… At this moment, I will not consider leaving the industry. In the future, perhaps I will work in education or charity

Hobbies: I enjoy reading, travelling, doing sports especially hiking. I am also interested in geography