Jennifer Pak

China correspondent for @NPR. Ex-APM Marketplace & BBC via Shanghai, Shenzhen, Kuala Lumpur, Beijing, Calgary, Grande Prairie. Views are my own.

[Jennifer Pak @jpak25]

#shanghai is a place where you can sample the best global cuisine. My social media used to be filled with friends boasting the best Sichuan hotpot to Michelin star French dining. Today in China’s wealthiest city this is what food postings look like. Here is my food diary:

[Jennifer Pak @jpak25]

for more on what else US Defense Secretary Hegseth said in his speech at the Asia defense summit listen and read 👉 https://t.co/9WtmGiQMV4

With thanks to the team Jasmine, Miguel, Jim, Rebecca and the producers and editors who helped

[Jennifer Pak @jpak25]

At the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue, a key Asia defense summit over the weekend in Singapore, the U.S. defense secretary showed up but his Chinese counterpart didn’t. What did the rest of the region want to hear from both sides? 🎧 👉https://t.co/p9Bi5YuuwH

[Scott Simon @nprscottsimon]

Ahead: @jpak25 on @PeteHegseth at the Shangri-La Dialogue. Then @NPRJoel on what was done to some @NTSB cockpit recordings. Then, growing pitch-perfect grass for @FIFAWorldCup stadia.

[Jennifer Pak @jpak25]

A week since President Trump visited China, details are beginning to emerge on the agreements reached in Beijing. There are minor inconsistencies but the differences are not significant. Here’s a comparison. https://t.co/KzaatMegeC

With thanks to Jasmine and Tina.

[Jennifer Pak @jpak25]

@TakeThePoints20 Yes I was listing the company CEOs that came didn’t mean to say they were selling jet engines. I can see how the two could be conflated. Thanks for listening!

[Jennifer Pak @jpak25]

How does China see the Iran war? Listen 👉 https://t.co/sTboqRi8L8

[Jennifer Pak @jpak25]

Happy international workers’ day! In the lead up the Hangzhou Intermediate People’s Court said it ruled in favor of a senior tech worker whose company replaced him with artificial intelligence (AI).

Read about the case here:
https://t.co/9DfzDNxz5C

W/ thanks to Jasmine and Kate

[Jennifer Pak @jpak25]

With thanks to the team: Jasmine, @nivincent Emma, and all the producers and audio engineers behind the scenes

[Jennifer Pak @jpak25]

China has been somewhat insulated from the immediate energy shock following the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, but Beijing hasn't been able to shield its supply chains. And those costs will trickle down to consumers. Listen here: https://t.co/mHZZh3fP7C

[Cam in Shanghai @Camrjohnson]

Great to talk with @jpak25 about what is happening in the commodity and agricultural markets due to the Iran War: https://t.co/McJoRMc75y

[Foreign Correspondents' Club of China @fccchina]

FCCC STATEMENT ON RECENT ATTACKS ON PRESS FREEDOM IN CHINA
April 20, 2026

The FCCC publicly denounces the spate of targeted attacks on press freedom in China seen in recent months - a trend that has been worsening since February.

Full statement here: https://t.co/kUhTwkqF9K

[Jennifer Pak @jpak25]

With thanks to: Jasmine, Kate and the rest of the team.

[Jennifer Pak @jpak25]

China's Xi Jinping held a rare meeting with Cheng Li-wun, the leader of Taiwan's opposition KMT party. It comes ahead of a summit with President Trump, where Xi is likely to bring up his opposition to U.S. arms sales to Taiwan ... w/ @ashishval
https://t.co/YUUWmhfiXi

[Jennifer Pak @jpak25]

With thanks to the team Jasmine, @nivincent Mallory, and all the editors and producers who helped get it across the finish line

[Jennifer Pak @jpak25]

China is extending a warm welcome this week to the leader of Taiwan's opposition party, Cheng Li-wun of the KMT. It's a rare outreach from Beijing, even as it continues military pressure on the self-ruled island. Listen here: https://t.co/JTc6ZiiID8

[Ashish Valentine @ashishval]

My latest for @NPR : Taiwan's opposition leader Cheng Li-wun may meet Xi Jinping later this week. She says the safety of Taiwan is her priority, though Taiwan's government doubts she can lower tensions. I report from Taipei with @jpak25 from eastern China. https://t.co/0BmUVXIFB0

[Jennifer Pak @jpak25]

Me and THE Tiny Desk. First rule of Tiny Desk: only post pictures AFTER the performance has been published. Check out Caamp’s performance https://t.co/FUUmfnoi1e You still get the best audio on YouTube but nothing beats a live performance.

[Jennifer Pak @jpak25]

With thanks to the team: @nivincent , @alexleff , @tinakraja and all the other editors who helped

[Jennifer Pak @jpak25]

China calls a U.S. investigation into the trade practices of dozens of countries a "pretext for political manipulation." It comes as Beijing lawmakers approved a roadmap that continues the types of practices that have irked some of its partners. Read: https://t.co/wliOuheIqE

[Jennifer Pak @jpak25]

It's the Year of the Horse, and for people born that year (along with those born in the years of the Rat, Ox and Rabbit) - watch out. Read how to ward off the bad luck. https://t.co/NvTjF8Gi6D

With thanks to the team: Jasmine, Hannah and Virginia