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Jian Zhao

Reporter

Jian Zhao is a Los Angeles-based journalist for the Mandarin-language World Journal, where she has worked since Aug 2022. She has reported on critical issues such as mental health, domestic violence, illegal immigration, and social isolation among seniors through individual narratives, news reports, and reviews. Prior to her journalism career, Jian gained extensive academic and professional experiences across multiple countries, including Europe, China and other East Asian nations. In 2023, Jian's feature story on Chinese parent-child relationships received recognition as a finalist in the Mandarin Journalism Award for global media.

Articles

Thousands lost their homes in the January 2025 Los Angeles fires, among the deadliest and most destructive wildfires in California History.
Losing one's home, belongings, and community, along with the threat to personal safety and the safety of loved ones, can have a major impact on survivors' mental health. Studies show higher rates of PTSD, depression, and anxiety, which can last for years.