Michael Bristow: Becoming a foreign correspondent

In this episode, Haochen Wang (HT24 President-Elect) speaks to Michael Bristow. Michael is the current Asia/Pacific editor for the BBC World Service in London and previously was a BBC correspondent in Beijing, where he covered everything from earthquakes to the 2008 Summer Olympics. He has also written a book, China in Drag: Travels with a Cross-dresser, a story of his language teacher that serves as a metaphor for China’s development. In this interview, Micheal discusses his path to becoming a foreign correspondent, his experiences in China, and advice for aspiring journalists. Oxford Media Society is the foremost forum within the University of Oxford for discussion about the media industry in the 21st century. The Society hosts interviews with world-class speakers, leads interactive skills and employability workshops, and connects students to organisations and opportunities within the media sphere. To learn more, visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow us on socials @oxfordmediasocCredits:Host: Haochen WangDirector & Producer: Alice HazellComposer: Henry Nurse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.