US Legislative And Geopolitical Correspondent at South China Morning Post SCMP

• Job Location Washington, DC
• Seniority Mid-Senior Level
• Type Full-time

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Purpose of the Position: Contribute to SCMP’s Americas coverage by reporting on how the US Congress shapes policy toward China and the Asia-Pacific region, with a focus on legislation and political debates related to China-related trade, technology, national security, and economic competition.

Deliver the highest standard of coverage for SCMP’s global print, online, audio and video audiences.

In this role, you will: Generate deeply reported, insightful stories on congressional debates, legislation and political dynamics shaping the US-China relationship.

Build networks on Capitol Hill, including lawmakers, congressional staff, committee aides and policy experts, to produce signature stories that help global audiences understand how Washington is shaping the 21st century’s most important bilateral relationship.

Closely track the work of key congressional committees — including Foreign Affairs, Armed Services, Intelligence, Commerce, and the Congressional-Executive Commission on China — monitoring hearings, markups and legislative pipelines to anticipate developments affecting US policy toward China.

Track the development of legislation related to China, including export controls, sanctions, technology competition, trade policy and supply chains, explaining how proposals move through Congress and their implications for global audiences.

Build relationships with policy experts and track research from Washington think tanks and policy institutions to identify emerging debates and policy ideas shaping US strategy toward China and the Asia-Pacific region.

Monitor the activities of bipartisan caucuses and congressional groups focused on China and strategic competition, identifying emerging political coalitions and policy initiatives on Capitol Hill.