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Eamon Barrett formerly was Fortune's news editor for Asia, based in Hong Kong, as well as the author of Fortune’s weekly Trust Factor newsletter. While on staff at Fortune, Eamon covered business and tech news in China and Asia at large. He studied Chinese and International Relations at the University of Leeds and has worked as a journalist in Asia since 2015, previously covering Chinese business trends with Week in China, where he also published several guidebooks to Chinese cities.

Wells Fargo is the last of the Big Six banks to issue a net-zero climate pledge. Now comes the hard part
EnvironmentWells Fargo is the last of the Big Six banks to issue a net-zero climate pledge. Now comes the hard part
By Eamon BarrettMarch 9, 2021
To shore up sagging stock prices, Beijing calls in the ‘national team’
NewslettersTo shore up sagging stock prices, Beijing calls in the ‘national team’
By Clay Chandler and Eamon BarrettMarch 9, 2021
For 25 years, Hong Kong topped an economic freedom index. This year, it fell off completely
PoliticsFor 25 years, Hong Kong topped an economic freedom index. This year, it fell off completely
By Eamon BarrettMarch 4, 2021
Will the Tokyo 2021 Olympics ban foreign fans? For Japan, it’s a pricey proposition
Will the Tokyo 2021 Olympics ban foreign fans? For Japan, it’s a pricey proposition
By Eamon BarrettMarch 4, 2021
Heir unapparent: China President Xi Jinping is facing a succession planning crisis
NewslettersHeir unapparent: China President Xi Jinping is facing a succession planning crisis
By Clay Chandler and Eamon BarrettMarch 2, 2021
China is set to ratify its 14th five-year plan. What to expect from its latest economic road map
China is set to ratify its 14th five-year plan. What to expect from its latest economic road map
By Eamon BarrettMarch 2, 2021
Hong Kong launches its COVID-19 vaccine rollout, starting with China’s Sinovac jabs
Hong Kong launches its COVID-19 vaccine rollout, starting with China’s Sinovac jabs
By Eamon BarrettFebruary 26, 2021
Hong Kong Stock Exchange’s banner year is tarnished by a tax hike on trades
Hong Kong Stock Exchange’s banner year is tarnished by a tax hike on trades
By Eamon BarrettFebruary 24, 2021
Arizona emerges as manufacturing hotspot in U.S. push to insulate semiconductor supply from China
TechArizona emerges as manufacturing hotspot in U.S. push to insulate semiconductor supply from China
By Eamon BarrettFebruary 23, 2021
Are the Tokyo Olympics actually going to happen?
Are the Tokyo Olympics actually going to happen?
By Eamon BarrettFebruary 19, 2021
Chinese tariffs are crushing the world’s largest listed winemaker
Chinese tariffs are crushing the world’s largest listed winemaker
By Eamon BarrettFebruary 18, 2021
Customer complaints and recalls are souring Tesla’s cozy relationship with China
Customer complaints and recalls are souring Tesla’s cozy relationship with China
By Eamon BarrettFebruary 9, 2021
Clubhouse creates ‘once-in a lifetime’ chance to breach China’s Great Firewall. But when will it be banned?
TechClubhouse creates ‘once-in a lifetime’ chance to breach China’s Great Firewall. But when will it be banned?
By Grady McGregor and Eamon BarrettFebruary 8, 2021
China Stocks On Monday
No, the ‘Reddit revolution’ isn’t coming to China’s stock markets
By Clay Chandler and Eamon BarrettFebruary 6, 2021
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RetailChina’s livestreaming farmers are powering the biggest Internet IPO since Uber
By Eamon Barrett and Naomi Xu ElegantFebruary 4, 2021
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