Charles Moore
Charles Moore, journalist, editor and official Thatcher biographer, gave a detailed insight into what it was like to work for Britain’s first female Prime Minister.
Kate Reardon
Kate Reardon, Editor of Tatler, spent her 60 minutes at China Exchange with an audience that could not wait to ask her questions. Kate spoke of the privilege of being an editor and ran through the basics of the magazine’s business model and changes in online and print advertising trends, and the balance between work and family life.
Baroness Tessa Jowell
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow charmed the China Exchange crowd with a witty and wide-ranging conversation on philanthropy, film, feminism and of course her newest project – Goop.
Fredrick Forsyth
Author of the acclaimed ‘The Day of the Jackal’ Fredrick Forsyth shared details of his thrilling careers in journalism and espionage during his 60 minute Q&A session.
James Harding
BBC’s Head of News and Old China Hand James Harding shared his experiences of living and reporting in China in his talk “Understanding China”. Listen out for the anecdotes about his rather unfortunate Chinese name and being woken unexpectedly by his Shanghai landlady…