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Qin Xie

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  • Writer and Editor, Freelance
  • None, Freelancers
London
As seen in: CNN, CNN Travel, Medium, MSN, MSN Australia, MSN New Zealand, MSN Singapore, MSN UK, Yahoo Life, Daily Mail and
Covers:  food, travel, soft adventure
Doesn't Cover: showbiz
Freelance travel writer, editor, consultant, author, and... more. Books: amzn.to/2T3B4tT; Side hustle: @heymoneytalk - bit.ly/hey-moneytalk

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Qin Xie’s Biography

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I'm an experienced writer and editor in London with over 14 years of experience working across magazines, newspapers and websites. I'm always open to commissions and special projects, and specialise in food and travel.

I co-authored the Hunan cookbook (Random House, 2014), was short-listed for Louis Roederer’s Food & Wine Writer of the Year in 2016, led the team at The Independent when it won Online Consumer Publication of the Year 2020 at the Travel Media Awards, and received Honorable Mention…

Qin Xie’s Journalist Portfolio

As Lunar New Year approaches, many Asians worry about future journeys

As Lunar New Year approaches, many Asians worry about future journeys

COVID-19 fuels the latest wave of anti-Asian racism. Here's how that affects global tourism.

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10 amazing ways to see the Great Barrier Reef - Times Travel

10 amazing ways to see the Great Barrier Reef - Times Travel

From snorkelling and swimming to whale-watching and walking - here are some of the best choices for exploring…

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8 of the best restaurants in Valletta

8 of the best restaurants in Valletta

These are the best restaurants in Valetta to book; for whatever your tastebuds desire, these tasty spots have…

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USA: On the bourbon whiskey trail in Kentucky | Travel Weekly

USA: On the bourbon whiskey trail in Kentucky | Travel Weekly

Guests can try a diverse range of old and new tipples on their journey

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Swap the islands of Spain or Greece for this underrated Nordic archipelago

Swap the islands of Spain or Greece for this underrated Nordic archipelago

A trip to the Swedish-speaking region of Finland may tempt you to become a permanent Ålander

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The top 8 places to snorkel in the Caribbean

The top 8 places to snorkel in the Caribbean

Kaleidoscopic tropical fish, spectacular coral reefs and year-round warm waters make the Caribbean one of the…

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Apps that pay you to play games – and the ones to avoid

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By Qin Xie Verified
| heymoneytalk.co.uk
You’ve probably seen the ads that claim you can make hundreds of pounds just for playing games. It might sound like a scam – and a lot of the time it is – but there are several gaming reward apps that are actually legit. The amount of money you get depends on which platform you use, what games you play and how much time you’re willing to spend on it but the reward can range from pennies to hundreds of pounds.
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A framework for developing university policies on generative AI governance: a cross-national comparative study

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By Ming Li, Qin Xie Verified, Ariunaa Enkhtur
| Taylor & Francis Online
ABSTRACT As generative AI (GAI) becomes increasingly embedded in higher education, universities worldwide are developing policies to govern its ethical, pedagogical, and institutional use. However, these policies vary across national and institutional contexts. We undertake a cross-national analysis of GAI guidelines issued by leading universities in the United States, Japan, and China, identifying key policy orientations and proposing a structured framework to support policy development.
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What is a chargeback and how does it work?

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By Qin Xie Verified
| heymoneytalk.co.uk
One of the reasons why I love using credit cards over debit cards is because the former offers additional financial protection under Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act. This bit of legislation makes the card provider and the vendor jointly responsible when things go wrong, which in turn makes it easier for you to get your money back. But actually, there’s an alternative way you can get your money back when things go wrong: by initiating a chargeback request.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

I worked for Food and Travel magazine as Digital Manager where I managed their digital content and launched their website.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes, when I was very young. I once sent out invites to a birthday party using a typewriter...

What's your favorite social network?

Twitter