Hi, I’m Lianchao LAN, a multifaceted storyteller with a passion for health, environment, and technology. For seven years, I reported for Agence France-Presse and leading Chinese media outlets, covering stories from the frontlines of the COVID-19 outbreak to internal migration and economic development.
My journey has taken me through Europe for studies in social and health policy as well as sustainable development, and to Manila with the Asian Development Bank, where I explored how climate change intersects with social policies.
I work with data, research, and compelling multimedia narratives as my tools — driven by the belief that good stories can spark meaningful change.
Hi, I’m Lianchao LAN, a multifaceted storyteller with a passion for health, environment, and technology. For seven years, I reported for Agence France-Presse and leading Chinese media outlets, covering stories from the frontlines of the COVID-19 outbreak to internal migration and economic development.
My journey has taken me through Europe for studies in social and health policy as well as sustainable development, and to Manila with the Asian Development Bank, where I explored how climate change intersects with social policies.
I work with data, research, and compelling multimedia narratives as my tools — driven by the belief that good stories can spark meaningful change.
Experience
7
Years of Experience
Manila
June-August, 2023
Climate Change Communications Specialist
Selected as the sole intern in the department through ADB’s global summer program, produced 12 audiovisual pieces for climate campaigns and collaborated with regional teams on content guidelines. Initiated dialogue with MDBs on branding strategies for COP28.
Manila
June-August, 2023
Climate Change Communications Specialist
Selected as the sole intern in the department through ADB’s global summer program, produced 12 audiovisual pieces for climate campaigns and collaborated with regional teams on content guidelines. Initiated dialogue with MDBs on branding strategies for COP28.
Shanghai
2018 – 2022
Multimedia Reporter & News Researcher
Reported on China’s economy, technology, environment, and health in English, producing breaking news, features, and videos for media clients in 150+ countries. Covered the COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan. Conducted market research and data analysis on stock trends and economic policies, and coordinated with foreign correspondents, government officials, and business people.
Remote
2021 – 2022
Co-founder & Host
Host and produce a Chinese podcast centered on topics about aging, disease and death and present social and health issues via dialogues with individuals and organizations including foundations and NGOs to empower marginalized groups.
Shanghai
2017 – 2018
Chief Writer & Project Manager
Authored influential narrative non-fiction features about urban-rural dichotomy and young Chinese generations. Headed an educational project called Storytelling Academy Memoir and tutored nearly 400 people about storytelling. Planned and executed brand marketing.
Shanghai/Beijing
2016 – 2017
Business Journalist
Authored nearly 350 daily news and in-depth business features about consumer goods, company management and marketing for Qdaily, digital media outlet launched by the founder of CBNweekly magazine, the highest circulated business magazine in China.
Hong Kong
April-July, 2016
Reporter
Pitched international news ideas, analyzed economic and political data, and tracked global initiatives for the news desk. Produced stories on Brexit’s personal impact, the comic portrayal of Kim Jong-un, and fraud in the U.S. temporary visa program.
Manila
June-August, 2023
Climate Change Communications Specialist
Selected as the sole intern in the department through ADB’s global summer program, produced 12 audiovisual pieces for climate campaigns and collaborated with regional teams on content guidelines. Initiated dialogue with MDBs on branding strategies for COP28.
Shanghai
2018 – 2022
Reporter & News Researcher
Reported on China’s economy, technology, environment, and health in English, producing breaking news, features, and videos for media clients in 150+ countries. Covered the COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan. Conducted market research and data analysis on stock trends and economic policies, and coordinated with foreign correspondents, government officials, and business people.
Remote
2021 – 2022
Co-founder & Host
Host and produce a Chinese podcast centered on topics about aging, disease and death and present social and health issues via dialogues with individuals and organizations including foundations and NGOs to empower marginalized groups.
Shanghai
2017 – 2018
Chief Writer & Project Manager
Authored influential narrative non-fiction features about urban-rural dichotomy and young Chinese generations. Headed an educational project called Storytelling Academy Memoir and tutored nearly 400 people about storytelling. Planned and executed brand marketing.
Shanghai/Beijing
2016 – 2017
Business Journalist
Authored nearly 350 daily news and in-depth business features about consumer goods, company management and marketing for Qdaily, digital media outlet launched by the founder of CBNweekly magazine, the highest circulated business magazine in China.
Hong Kong
April-July, 2016
Reporter
Pitched international news ideas, analyzed economic and political data, and tracked global initiatives for the news desk. Produced stories on Brexit’s personal impact, the comic portrayal of Kim Jong-un, and fraud in the U.S. temporary visa program.
Education
Sciences Po Paris / Hertie School
Paris/Berlin
2022 - 2024
Dual Master’s Degree in Public Policy
Awards: Honorable Mention (Master’s thesis); Dual Master’s Scholarship · SDGs (Certificate, Sciences Po) · Digital Governance (Certificate, Hertie School)
Hong Kong Baptist University
Hong Kong
2015 -2016
Master in International Journalism Studies
Scholarship: Program Scholarship (Top 10%, 2016)
University of International Business and Economics
Beijing
2011 - 2015
Bachelor’s degree in Business + English, Minor: Spanish
Scholarship & Activities: Program Scholarship (Top 5%, 2013) · Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Campus Newspaper
Sorbonne Nouvelle University – Paris 3
Paris
2024 - 2025
Diplôme Universitaire de Langue Française · DALF C1
Sorbonne Nouvelle University – Paris 3
Paris
2024 - 2025
Diplôme Universitaire de Langue Française · DALF C1
Toolkits
Data Tools
R, SQL, Tableau, Python, QGIS
Media Lab
Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Audition
Design Stack
Illustrator, Canva
Productivity Hub
MS Office, Google Workspace, Slack, Notion
Languages
Chinese
Native
English
Fluent (C2)
French
Advanced (C1)
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)