Wanqing Chen is a multimedia journalist and documentary filmmaker based in China. She primarily focuses on stories about underrepresented communities and investigations into social injustice. Previously, she worked with the Associated Press in Beijing. Her coverage ranges from gender and workers’ rights, to China’s economy and U.S.-China relations.

Her reporting has been republished by international media including NPR, SCMP, and more. Her coverage of Chinese feminist groups won an AAJA award in 2023.

Born and raised in a steelworking community in Wuhan, Wanqing learned early on how to connect with people from diverse backgrounds. Experiencing the Wuhan lockdown firsthand in 2020, Wanqing found her calling in covering social issues and understanding the complexities about China and the world from a humane perspective. During this time, she also found her flair for gaining access to difficult spaces.

In her free time, she enjoys working out, reading, cooking, meeting new people, and exploring nature - perhaps partly shaped by her childhood along Yangtze River and East Lake.