Jordyn Haime is a skilled China-focused journalist and researcher whose work sheds light on religion, civil society, and human rights under complex political conditions. Her field reporting and academic research bridge the gap between investigative journalism and policy insight. With deep regional knowledge, Mandarin proficiency, and practical training experience, Jordyn is a valuable asset for organizations covering East Asia’s most sensitive social and political issues and empowering ethical, fact-based reporting on China’s global impact.
specialist with deep expertise reporting on religion, civil society,
human rights, and cross-border issues in East and Southeast
Asia. She has contributed articles and analyses to leading
international outlets, combining strong field reporting with
academic research and language skills. Jordyn’s work bridges
journalism and public policy, delivering nuanced, fact-based
insights on sensitive topics such as religious freedom,
surveillance, and migration. She also brings experience designing and delivering training for early-career journalists and
civil society actors on reporting ethics and China-related topics.
− China: Religion & Civil Society Reporting
− Taiwan: Democracy & Cross-Strait Relations
− Hong Kong: Civil Liberties & Protest Movements
− Thailand: Regional Reporting & Migration
− United States of America:Academic Research & China PolicyAnalysis
• 2021–Present: Freelance China & Asia Reporter, International Media (China, Taiwan, Hong Kong)
• 2018–2021: Researcher & Reporter, US-based Policy and Media Projects (China, United States)
• 2016–2018: Asia Regional Correspondent, Field Stories & Features (Thailand)
“Religious Freedom and Surveillance in China” — 2021
“Reporting Cross-Strait Tensions: A Journalist’s Perspective” — 2019