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Vaughn Watson

Beijing, New York
Covers:  business, foreign policy, arts, culture, design, china, technology, east asia
Freelance #Journalist and Writer. #NewYork based but I left my heart in #Beijing. RTs are never endorsements; opinions are always my own.

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Vaughn Watson’s Biography

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I am an aspiring writer and editor based in the Greater New York Area. Having lived and worked abroad in Beijing, my field of expertise lies in Chinese contemporary art, culture, and society. I have written copy on a variety of topics in a range of publications and have done freelance editing and translation work in areas ranging from television writing to foreign policy to marketing.

Vaughn Watson’s Journalist Portfolio

Food Safety and China: Scandal and Consequence | World Policy Institute

Food Safety and China: Scandal and Consequence | World Policy Institute

Top Secret in Beijing

Top Secret in Beijing

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Silent Understanding: Mimes in Beijing

Silent Understanding: Mimes in Beijing

A Trashy Situation

A Trashy Situation

Movie Night: The Life of A Drag Queen

Movie Night: The Life of A Drag Queen

What was your first job as a journalist?

My first job was at a lifestyle magazine for expats in Beijing.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Nope, but I really want to...

How is social media changing news?

Social media is making it difficult to distinguish between journalism, amateur reporting, and blogging.