Tania Branigan is an award-winning journalist and author. She has reported from more than 30 countries, including China, India, and the Middle East. She has written for The Guardian, The New York Times, and The Economist, among other publications. She is the author of two books, China's Great Wall of Debt and The People's Republic of Desire. Branigan is a frequent speaker at international conferences and has been a guest on BBC World News, CNN, and NPR. She is a passionate advocate for press freedom and human rights.