Xiaoyi uses her on-the-ground experience and language skills to unlock insights for clients that few others can. Based in China, she has extensive experience in country-specific research and analysis throughout Asia, with a strong focus on Northeast Asia.

Previously a Senior Associate in Research & Advisory at Asialink Business, Xiaoyi has assisted Australian organisations with the design and implementation of their Asia strategies and using her language skills to provide in-market support.  She also previously worked for the Seoul Metropolitan Government as well as a number of not-for-profit organisations including the Australian Red Cross.

Xiaoyi holds an M.Arts (International Relations) from the University of Melbourne.

Languages

Mandarin, Korean, Japanese

Where my passion for Asia started

Learning Japanese and Korean languages ignited my passion for other parts of Asia. After living and studying across the Northeast Asian region for more than two decades, my cultural identity has become blurred – I love being a global citizen. My passion for Asia has further grown after living in the US and Australia, as I could see the region from outside and better understand the opportunities Asia could offer to the rest of the world.