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Zhen Wang joined Wisconsin Watch as a reporting intern in May 2021. At UW-Madison, she is pursuing a master’s degree in journalism, honing her investigative journalism skills, and preparing herself for a career in health care journalism. She previously worked for the Guardian Beijing bureau and China Daily. Before joining the journalism industry, she worked in various sectors and obtained a master’s degree in international relations in New Zealand. She speaks Chinese and is a member of Asian American Journalists Association. 

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Madison, Wis.

Languages Spoken

Chinese

Posted inEconomy

‘They can bring so much’: Despite barriers, Afghan evacuees enrich Wisconsin’s workforce

by Zhen Wang / Wisconsin Watch May 5th, 2022May 5th, 2022 Why you can trust WisconsinWatch.org

Wisconsin is in a labor crunch. Evacuees and other immigrants can help — if they can navigate transportation and other obstacles.

Maria Alice Lima Freitas
Posted inHealth & Welfare, Living with Lyme

Doctors debate, patients suffer: The fight over chronic Lyme disease in Wisconsin

by Zhen Wang / Wisconsin Watch March 10th, 2022April 10th, 2022
Posted inHealth & Welfare, Living with Lyme

The history of Lyme disease has a Wisconsin chapter. It’s still being written.

by Zhen Wang / Wisconsin Watch March 10th, 2022April 5th, 2022
Posted inGovernment

‘I don’t know what will happen’: After months at Ft. McCoy Afghan family resettled in separate states

by Zhen Wang / Wisconsin Watch February 28th, 2022March 16th, 2022
Posted inColor of Money, Economy

Wisconsin cities look to basic income to close racial, other wealth gaps

by Harrison Freuck / Wisconsin Watch and Zhen Wang / Wisconsin Watch August 14th, 2021August 31st, 2021
Posted inColor of Money, Economy

Could ‘baby bonds’ close Wisconsin’s racial wealth gap?

by Ben Baker / Wisconsin Watch and Zhen Wang / Wisconsin Watch August 5th, 2021August 17th, 2021

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