William Langley

William Langley currently serves as the South China Correspondent and breaking news reporter for the Financial Times since August 2021. Prior to this role, William worked as a freelance journalist from November 2016 to August 2021, contributing to reputable publications such as The Daily Telegraph and SCMP, while covering a diverse range of topics including social protests and fake news. William gained additional experience as an intern with NBC News and SCMP, and held positions as a translator for Sixth Tone and a research officer at My China Roots, where responsibilities included fieldwork and report writing. William earned a Master's degree in Journalism from The University of Hong Kong and a Bachelor's degree in Chinese Studies from the University of Oxford.