Wayne Chang is a seasoned journalist currently serving as the China News Desk Producer for CNN International, where he’s based in Hong Kong. With a focus on the Greater China region—encompassing mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan—he covers breaking news and in-depth features on geopolitical events, often navigating the complexities of cross-strait relations and sensitive political developments. His reporting has been instrumental in covering landmark events like U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s historic visit to Taiwan and its wide-ranging regional implications.

Before joining CNN, Chang built his investigative chops at a global business intelligence firm, spending six years uncovering fraud and conducting due diligence on executives spanning China and the United States. His earlier career also included freelance writing for a diverse mix of outlets such as Al Jazeera, HuffPost, and UDN Global, where he blended analytical depth with vivid on-the-ground storytelling. His ability to cross between journalistic formats reflects a talent for engaging both global and local audiences.

Chang holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and journalism from the University of Hong Kong, and is a Certified Fraud Examiner. Fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, he’s won accolades like Taiwan’s Cross-Strait Relations and Mainland News Reporting Award for his coverage of the 2014 Hong Kong protests. His unique blend of academic rigor, investigative experience, and multilingual fluency makes him a standout figure in Asian journalism, especially when it comes to decoding China’s evolving role on the world stage.