One of the few international foreign correspondents based in Asia, with extensive knowledge of China, Japan and the issues facing the Asia region

Based in Hong Kong, Dominic Ziegler is a leading Asia commentator, who touches on many of the critical issues shaping Asia's future. He is a Senior Asia Correspondent and Banyan Columnist on Asian Affairs, for the Economist. He was the Asia Editor based in London in between these roles with Banyan. He writes extensively on Asia's economic and political integration, climate change and competition for resources. With over 30 years' experience with The Economist, he brings strong perspectives on the Asia region, particularly China, India, ASEAN and China´s Belt and Road Initiative. He has authored a number of The Economist's major surveys on Asia and China.

Dominic Ziegler was previously The Economist's China Correspondent from 1994-2000, based firstly in Hong Kong and subsequently in Beijing. He then returned to London as Finance and Economics Editor in 2001. Before his China posting, he was the Washington Correspondent from 1991-1994, covering Bill Clinton's first years as president. He originally joined the newspaper in 1986 as a financial reporter, becoming Financial Editor in 1990.

He is sought-after as a commentator and is interviewed frequently on radio and television. Assignments include keynote speeches at conferences and investment forums around the world, moderating panel discussions sessions or delivering insightful, more informal dinner talks about Asia and the changes he has witnessed from his many wanderings throughout the region.