Igor Patrick is a journalist specializing in Chinese state media. He holds a master’s degree in China studies (politics and international relations) from the Yenching Academy at Peking University and a second one in global affairs from the Schwarzman Scholars program at Tsinghua University. He is dedicated to understanding the impact and effectiveness of China’s media strategy in developing countries, particularly in Latin America and Africa. In recent years, he has published stories and articles in media outlets such as The Huffington Post, The Diplomat, CBN, and Folha de S.Paulo, where he authors a column on China affairs since 2020. A former fellow at the Wilson Center, he is also a correspondent for the South China Morning Post in Latin America, based in Rio de Janeiro.
