Cindy Yu

Columnist and Contributing Editor at The Times and Sunday Times, former Assistant Editor at The Spectator. Experienced Moderator and Keynote Speaker

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Cindy Yu's Biography

Cindy Yu is a columnist and contributing editor at The Times and Sunday Times. She was formerly Assistant Editor (Broadcast) at The Spectator, a British current affairs and arts magazine, where she also hosted the magazine’s Chinese Whispers podcast. The podcast was a deep dive into all the intriguing themes of Chinese politics, society and history that often go under the radar of mainstream China reporting. Cindy is an experienced and eloquent moderator and speaker, having presented high profile events such as Sibos Conference and UBS Greater China Conference. She has delivered keynote speeches to industry groups in the UK, Denmark and Italy, as well as after dinner speeches for a range of financial and academic groups. Cindy was born in N

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Cindy Yu Keynote Topics

China and the West: risk, rivalry and reality

Risk, rivalry and reality in relations between China and the West.

Inside Xi’s China: politics, society and power

Politics, society and power in Xi's China.

Geopolitics for business: what leaders need now

The geopolitics business leaders need to understand now.

Moderating high-stakes conversations on China

An experienced moderator of events such as Sibos and the UBS Greater China Conference.

Chinese diaspora, identity, and cultural literacy

Identity and cultural literacy in the Chinese diaspora.

Cindy Yu's Biography

Cindy Yu is a columnist and contributing editor at The Times and Sunday Times. She was formerly Assistant Editor (Broadcast) at The Spectator, a British current affairs and arts magazine, where she also hosted the magazine’s Chinese Whispers podcast. The podcast was a deep dive into all the intriguing themes of Chinese politics, society and history that often go under the radar of mainstream China reporting.

Cindy is an experienced and eloquent moderator and speaker, having presented high profile events such as Sibos Conference and UBS Greater China Conference. She has delivered keynote speeches to industry groups in the UK, Denmark and Italy, as well as after dinner speeches for a range of financial and academic groups.

Cindy was born in Nanjing, China. She read politics, philosophy, and economics at the University of Oxford, where she also read for a master of science in contemporary Chinese studies. She has written extensively about China for The Spectator, the Telegraph, Foreign Policy, among others. She is a frequent commentator on China issues for the BBC, TalkTV, RTE News, Channel 4 and GB News.

What Cindy Yu brings to your event

As a columnist and contributing editor at The Times and The Sunday Times, she offers unique insights into China today , equipping leaders to navigate political and social shifts with clarity and confidence.
She distils complex China narratives — spanning governance, propaganda and evolving public sentiment — into sharp, actionable intelligence for boards and senior executives.
Her five years at The Spectator as Assistant Editor (Broadcast) and host of Chinese Whispers brings depth and context to her analysis, moving well beyond surface-level headlines.
A seasoned keynote speaker and moderator, she has led high-profile events such as Sibos and the UBS Greater China Conference, keeping sophisticated conversations focused, balanced and accessible.
As a regular China commentator for the BBC, TalkTV, RTÉ News, Channel 4 and GB News, she brings on-air credibility that helps organisations communicate with assurance in an increasingly complex geopolitical environment.

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Cindy Yu

Cindy Yu speaks on topics including diversity speakers, moderators, after dinner speakers, conference speakers, political strategy speakers. Get in touch for Cindy Yu's current keynote titles and talk descriptions.

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Cindy Yu is available for corporate conferences, leadership events, award ceremonies, internal team days and online sessions, in the UK and internationally.

Yes. Cindy Yu's sessions work well for leadership away-days, organisational development and staff training, and can be adapted to your team's goals.

Speaking fees vary depending on event type, audience size, location and format (keynote, panel or workshop). Contact Speaker Agency UK for a personalised quote for Cindy Yu.

Cindy Yu typically delivers 30 to 60 minute keynotes with optional audience Q&A, and can tailor the timing or run a longer workshop format to suit your event.