Jennifer Welch is the Chief Geoeconomics Analyst at Bloomberg. She most recently served as Director for China and Taiwan on the U.S. National Security Council and as Special Advisor for Asia and the Pacific in the offices of Vice President Kamala Harris and former Vice President Mike Pence. Previously, she was Fulbright fellow in Xi’an, China, where she worked with local scholars and nutritionists to design a health education program. She holds a bachelor’s degree in international relations and East Asian studies from Bucknell University.
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David Boling in Reuters: “‘Responsible, proactive fiscal policy’ was a winning campaign slogan. But turning it into policy will be harder.’
February 18, 2026
Media Mentions
The International Monetary Fund urged Japan to keep the consumption tax cut targeted and temporary, warning on Wednesday that high and persistent ...
Han Lin on BBC News discussing China’s economy prior to the New Year: ‘They’re not splashing out on new apartments or big upgrades’
February 16, 2026
Media Mentions
“The mood isn’t gloomy but it’s modest. People are spending on moments, not making life-changing purchases,” says Han Lin, China ...
India’s AI Moment Has Arrived
February 16, 2026
Commentary
To understand the future of AI, businesses should look at not just to boardrooms, but crowded, multilingual, entrepreneurial spaces of the ...
India AI Impact Summit: Research Symposium on Frontiers of Innovation