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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.

After cutting Jack Ma down to size, who will Beijing target next?
NewslettersAfter cutting Jack Ma down to size, who will Beijing target next?
By Clay Chandler and Eamon BarrettApril 13, 2021
Switching to renewable energy is sometimes dirty. Tech like blockchain can help
EnergySwitching to renewable energy is sometimes dirty. Tech like blockchain can help
By Eamon BarrettApril 12, 2021
New players are piling into the world’s largest electric vehicle market—no auto experience required
TechNew players are piling into the world’s largest electric vehicle market—no auto experience required
By Eamon BarrettApril 9, 2021
A U.S. boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics is more likely than not
A U.S. boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics is more likely than not
By Eamon BarrettApril 7, 2021
How will chipmaker TSMC spend $100 billion in 3 years? Easy
TechHow will chipmaker TSMC spend $100 billion in 3 years? Easy
By Eamon BarrettApril 1, 2021
Huawei’s plan to stockpile chips didn’t pay off
TechHuawei’s plan to stockpile chips didn’t pay off
By Eamon BarrettMarch 31, 2021
If history is a guide, China’s boycott of H&M, Nike, and other Western brands may blow over
NewslettersIf history is a guide, China’s boycott of H&M, Nike, and other Western brands may blow over
By Clay Chandler and Eamon BarrettMarch 30, 2021
China burned over half the world’s coal last year, despite Xi Jinping’s net-zero pledge
EnvironmentChina burned over half the world’s coal last year, despite Xi Jinping’s net-zero pledge
By Eamon BarrettMarch 29, 2021
China’s consumers are boycotting H&M and Nike over Xinjiang human rights statements. Other brands may be next
RetailChina’s consumers are boycotting H&M and Nike over Xinjiang human rights statements. Other brands may be next
By Eamon BarrettMarch 25, 2021
Is global warming enough of a shared issue to unite the U.S. and China?
NewslettersIs global warming enough of a shared issue to unite the U.S. and China?
By Clay Chandler and Eamon BarrettMarch 23, 2021
Where will vaccine passports actually take us?
NewslettersWhere will vaccine passports actually take us?
By Clay Chandler and Eamon BarrettMarch 16, 2021
Beijing warns residents to avoid outdoor activity as a massive sandstorm covers the capital in yellow dust
EnvironmentBeijing warns residents to avoid outdoor activity as a massive sandstorm covers the capital in yellow dust
By Eamon BarrettMarch 15, 2021
Tesla seems ready for India. Is India ready for Tesla?
Tesla seems ready for India. Is India ready for Tesla?
By Eamon BarrettMarch 13, 2021
Vaccine passports to travel freely are still a dream—except in China
Travel & LeisureVaccine passports to travel freely are still a dream—except in China
By Grady McGregor and Eamon BarrettMarch 12, 2021
China’s deal to inoculate Olympic athletes is a coup for its vaccine diplomacy
China’s deal to inoculate Olympic athletes is a coup for its vaccine diplomacy
By Eamon BarrettMarch 12, 2021
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