Fred Gao (Yingshi) is a Reporter at CGTN Radio and the founder of Inside China, a newsletter offering in-depth analysis of the latest developments within the country. Prior to joining CGTN in December 2022, he served as a Government Affairs Manager at Bilibili’s Public Policy Research Institute, where he produced government-facing reports and conducted youth culture research. He holds a Master’s degree in International Communication from the Elliott School of International Affairs at George Washington University.

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