
In Conversation: Reporting on China
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On 26 November 2026, the Frontline Club in London will host an evening with Stephen McDonell, the BBC’s China Correspondent. He will share insights from over two decades of reporting in China, discussing the complexities of the media environment, the challenges of state surveillance, and the evolving relationship between China and the West.
In conversation with the BBC’s China correspondent Stephen McDonell.
Join us for an evening with Stephen McDonell, the BBC’s China Correspondent, as he shares insights from over two decades of reporting on one of the most complex, rapidly changing, and tightly controlled media environments in the world.
From the economic booms and political shifts to the unprecedented challenges of reporting during global lockdowns, McDonell has been delivering ground-level reality from China to international audiences.
Stephen will talk about the evolving nature of foreign journalism in China, the day-to-day realities of reporting under state surveillance, and how the relationship between China and the West is shifting from the perspective of those on the ground.
This event is held in partnership with the China Correspondents' Club of London.
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In Conversation: Reporting on China takes place on Thursday, 26 November 2026 at 19:00.
In Conversation: Reporting on China is held at Frontline Club in London (13 Norfolk Place, London, W2 1QJ).
Tickets for In Conversation: Reporting on China range from £5.94 to £16.63. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
The forecast for In Conversation: Reporting on China is Overcast · 6°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Frontline Club can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for In Conversation: Reporting on China can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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On 26 November 2026, the Frontline Club in London will host an evening with Stephen McDonell, the BBC’s China Correspondent. He will share insights from over two decades of reporting in China, discussing the complexities of the media environment, the challenges of state surveillance, and the evolving relationship between China and the West.
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In conversation with the BBC’s China correspondent Stephen McDonell.
Join us for an evening with Stephen McDonell, the BBC’s China Correspondent, as he shares insights from over two decades of reporting on one of the most complex, rapidly changing, and tightly controlled media environments in the world.
From the economic booms and political shifts to the unprecedented challenges of reporting during global lockdowns, McDonell has been delivering ground-level reality from China to international audiences.
Stephen will talk about the evolving nature of foreign journalism in China, the day-to-day realities of reporting under state surveillance, and how the relationship between China and the West is shifting from the perspective of those on the ground.
This event is held in partnership with the China Correspondents' Club of London.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is In Conversation: Reporting on China?
In Conversation: Reporting on China takes place on Thursday, 26 November 2026 at 19:00.
Where is In Conversation: Reporting on China taking place?
In Conversation: Reporting on China is held at Frontline Club in London (13 Norfolk Place, London, W2 1QJ).
How much are tickets for In Conversation: Reporting on China?
Tickets for In Conversation: Reporting on China range from £5.94 to £16.63. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
What will the weather be like at In Conversation: Reporting on China?
The forecast for In Conversation: Reporting on China is Overcast · 6°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near In Conversation: Reporting on China?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Frontline Club can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for In Conversation: Reporting on China?
Tickets for In Conversation: Reporting on China can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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