James Kynge

James Kynge is a leading authority on the Chinese economy and its regional influence, currently serving as the Global China Editor at the Financial Times. Throughout a career spanning over twenty years in Asia, he has held senior roles including Beijing Bureau Chief and Europe-China Correspondent. His deep investigative work has earned him the Harold Wincott award, particularly for his analysis of the New Silk Road and the integration of Chinese finance into global markets. A fluent Mandarin speaker, he also holds the position of Senior Research Fellow at Chatham House, where he examines the intersection of international affairs and Chinese policy. His extensive field experience includes reporting on pivotal historical moments such as the Asian financial crisis, the Japanese economic bubble, and the emergence of independent Central Asian republics. Beyond his journalism, he has directed business operations for the Pearson Group in China and led proprietary research services like China Confidential. He is widely recognised for the bestselling book China Shakes The World, which has been published in nineteen languages, and his award-winning podcast Global Tech Wars, which explores the competition for technological supremacy. Today, he provides crucial analysis on the growth of the Chinese middle class, consumer trends, and demographic shifts. Businesses book James for his ability to decode complex economic data and provide a clear, sophisticated understanding of how China's domestic and foreign policies impact the global landscape. On stage, James Kynge is best known for talks on Economics & The Economy. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. James Kynge is regularly booked for Business Speaker, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. Based in UK, James Kynge travels internationally for engagements. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how James Kynge would approach your audience.