Zeyi Yang is a senior writer at WIRED, where he covers technology and business in China. He co‑writes the newsletter Made in China, offering readers a clear‑eyed, unbiased view of the country’s biggest tech stories. His reporting often explores how Chinese companies, platforms, and innovations intersect with global markets, politics, and culture, making him a key voice in understanding China’s digital transformation.

Before joining WIRED, Yang worked as a China reporter at MIT Technology Review and as a tech reporter at Protocol. His journalism has also appeared in Rest of World, Columbia Journalism Review, Nikkei Asia, and other outlets. This breadth of experience has given him a unique vantage point on Sino‑U.S. relations, immigration, race, and LGBTIQ issues, alongside his core focus on technology. He is known for blending rigorous reporting with accessible storytelling, often highlighting overlooked aspects of China’s tech ecosystem.

Born and raised in Wuhan, China, Yang is now based in New York City. His bilingual background allows him to connect with Chinese immigrants and diaspora communities, giving his work a grounded perspective that bridges cultures. Beyond journalism, he co‑founded the Mandarin podcast 无所不JI, which tells LGBTIQ stories in China and has reached wide audiences online. Whether reporting on TikTok, AI, or café culture, Yang’s work consistently illuminates how China’s innovations ripple across the world.