Lisa Chang, Asia Pacific Correspondent

Lisa Chang is an Asia Pacific correspondent based in London, covering the region's political and economic developments with particular focus on China, Japan, and Southeast Asia. Fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese, she previously spent five years reporting from Hong Kong for the South China Morning Post. She holds a Master's in Asian Studies from SOAS.
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In a highly anticipated Premier League clash, league leaders Arsenal will welcome…

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