Joyce Xu

Born and growing up in Hong Kong, Joyce is a fresh graduate of HKU’s Bachelor of Journalism program majoring in Politics and Public Administration. She has a strong interest in China and Hong Kong’s current affairs and is now working at the communications team at United Nations Development Program (UNDP) at Beijing.

Joyce loves reporting, traveling, social networking, taking photos and bowling. She is a Instagram and Lumix GF5 photography enthusiast who loves to capture interesting things and breathtaking scenes around her. She is always keen on interviewing people and telling stories.

Having some journalistic experience in Reuters , Xinhua News Agency, Commercial Radio HK, Airport Authority HK, South China Morning Post Young Post and Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups, she is also a freelance writer at Asia Sentinel, a web-based regional Asian publication. She has also contributed articles to HKU and NUS’s publications during her study.

“When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you achieve it.” This echoes a motto from The Alchemist, a renowned novel by my favorite author, Paul Coelho. You never perceive what surprise is ahead unless you have tried it. We might encounter some trivial and unexpected things in life, but these might be valuable opportunities that help inspire you and make you discover your inner self and goals more, shaping you into what you are today. Just dig out your passion, keep looking forward and achieving greater heights. It is my conviction that your talents and interests would eventually be unraveled.