A leading immigration law firm engaged Nüora Global Advisors to prepare an independent expert witness testimony letter on Chinese law and political conditions for an inadmissibility case. Joanna Chiu reviewed case materials, independently verified facts, and drew on primary Chinese legal and political sources to identify gaps in the government’s evidence and assess the realities on the ground. Counsel praised Joanna’s ability to uncover missing information, challenge over-generalizations, and make complex issues accessible.

Joanna Chiu led research and development for a research centre exploring a new public-interest journalism publication. She interviewed senior media leaders and digital creators, led editorial consultations, and worked with specialists in social media, editorial production, audio storytelling and project management to develop the publication’s editorial strategy, prototype stories, homepage and operating model.

Nüora Global Advisors supported an international investigation into electric vehicle supply chains across South Asia and China by providing journalists with China expertise and dedicated fact-checking support. We helped shape the investigative proposal, coordinate cross-border contributors, and ensure reporting on the Chinese side was carefully researched and fact-checked.

Before joining Nüora Global Advisors, a senior advisor worked in Beijing at a leading global strategic communications firm, supporting multinational companies working with Chinese private and state-owned enterprises. Their experience in government relations, stakeholder engagement and strategic communications informs Nüora Global’s approach to helping clients navigate China’s institutional landscape and manage complex local partnerships.

Joanna Chiu served as lead research consultant and author of a 100-page PEN America report on China’s social media landscape. Through hard-to-access interviews with current and former employees of Chinese tech companies, the report provided nuanced insights into how these businesses operate internally, navigate regulatory requirements and balance compliance with user expectations. Joanna worked closely with PEN America’s East Asia research director and senior team on the report’s research, writing and production.