Snow Xue XIA

Snow Xue XIA joined the South China Morning Post (SCMP) in 2019. Prior to this, she produced documentary videos for Boston Channel 5 (Hearst Television) in the United States. She graduated with a Master’s in journalism from Boston University and a Bachelor's in finance from Kean University. She is adept at reporting across different mediums (video, photo, podcast, writing, and data visualization). Growing up in China and having traveled to many countries over the past few years, she loves covering issues beyond borders and bridging the gap of misunderstanding between different cultures.

Latest Writing for the South China Morning Post

South China Morning Post • 26th December 2019

Vintage Chinese teas auctioned for US$1 million amid collectibles phenomenon

-A stack of seven compressed cakes of Tong Xing Hao Puer tea from the 1920s went for HK$8.4 million (US$1.08 million) at autumn auction -Surge in prices has followed recent phenomenon in collectibles and memorabilia, from liquor to limited-edition sneakers

South China Morning Post • 13th December 2019

Luxury home prices to fall by up to 20 per cent next year: JLL

-Knight Frank, however, expects prices in this segment to decline by only 5 per cent in 2020 -Mass residential prices too are predicted to fall by up to 15 per cent as job fears affect buyers’ confidence, says JLL

South China Morning Post • 5th December 2019

Stocks Blog: Hang Seng Index gains on report US and China are close to phase-one trade deal

-Sofa maker Man Wah’s busy Vietnam factory gives it competitive edge, says Daiwa Capital -Alibaba gains, snapping a four-day losing streak

South China Morning Post • 4th December 2019

Stocks Blog: Hang Seng Index falls on trade worries; Wharf REIC, Sun Hung Kai Properties, Tencent decline

-Gold-linked stocks soar on growing US-China tensions -Rare earth stocks in China gain on price increases

South China Morning Post • 17th November 2019

‘Daughter of Dunhuang’ on a life keeping Chinese treasure alive

- Chinese archaeologist Fan Jinshi has spent more than 50 years protecting the Dunhuang caves from erosion, overtourism and even Mao’s Red Guards - Her recent work with the British Library has seen the site’s exquisite cultural heritage digitalised and put into archives for the global community to enjoy

South China Morning Post • 12th November 2019

Why handcrafted jewellery still thrives in the machine age

Stephany Gabriel teaches hand engraving at the Hatton Jewellery Institute in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong. Working in Asia has made her better at her job, she says, in part because customers in the region are more demanding than in the US, where she trained.

South China Morning Post • 6th October 2019

‘Not black magic’: what hypnotherapy can do for you

- Hypnosis has been used for thousands of years and is now being more widely adopted by the medical community - A hypnotised person is deeply relaxed, open to suggestion and has heightened focus. It’s quite safe – nobody can be hypnotised if he or she doesn’t want to be

South China Morning Post • 1st October 2019

To baldly go: millennials fuel Asian rise in hair transplants

- Stress, lack of sleep and unhealthy lives have been blamed for a rash of receding hairlines among Chinese men under 40 - Hair transplant surgery, which in Hong Kong can cost more than US$12,500 per session, is on the rise, and robots are making one popular procedure easier

South China Morning Post • 18th September 2019

China is loving Western musicals, but what of its own?

- Ticket sales in China for imported musicals grew almost 150 per cent last year, driving overall revenue growth for musicals by over 90 per cent - More Chinese versions of Western musicals, and Chinese originals, are being staged, but fears exist that the market will not grow without Western shows

South China Morning Post • 6th September 2019

Six women taking on male-dominated Chinese ink painting

-Women’s contributions to Chinese ink painting can be seen at Women + Ink | China + Hong Kong -The works range from classic styles to contemporary interpretations of the genre

Writing: News & Features 2017-2018

10th November 2018

Kenya's Public Debt Issue Has Raised Global Concerns

As one of the fastest growing countries in East Africa, Kenya has been using debt to boost its economy. But along with the rise of borrowing over the past years has come growing concerns over the possibility of a debt crisis, which may undermine economic development and social programs.

罗红霉素和夏冰雹 • 24th July 2018

美国疫苗法争议：制药公司拥有“零责任护盾”

虽然美国现行疫苗监管制度比中国要成熟，但其相关法案也受诟病，其实施效果与出台法律时的初衷相违背，制药公司受到联邦政府偏袒，不用对疫苗上市后出现的不良事件负任何责任。不可否认，中国必须学习美国相对更健全的制度，但我们也不能忽略其缺点。借鉴经验前，必须先全面了解，进行加工改进。本人浏览了一些新闻、法律评述、政府公开信息，在文中详细标注引用出处，供大家参考。

小崔手机事件引发的思考：文艺创作 vs. 诽谤

如果此类案件发生在媒体法较为成熟的美国，会是什么样？中国目前的诽谤法和美国的诽谤法，在定义和判定标准上非常接近。我们今天就来谈一谈文艺创作，包括电影、文学等创作，和诽谤 (Libel) 的关系。什么情况下，文艺工作者的创作权会侵犯其他人的名誉权？希望以下法律知识能给中国网友带来一些启发和借鉴意义。

Class Work • 11th May 2018

OPINION | The Absent Conversation about Gun Violence: Grief in Black Communities

The United States is drowning in the swirl of gun debate. Whether residents are for or against gun control, they came out to speak out their voices during the March for Our Lives movement. While most focus on mass shootings in white communities, those who are most affected by gun violence are invisible to the public. For many black communities, this is a day-to-day reality they have to face in order to survive..

Class Work • 29th April 2018

FEATURE | Anti-abortion Youth: Praying for Women, Not Shaming Them

An anti-abortion youth believes subtlety is more powerful: standing there peacefully rather than harassing women may be more effective to change their minds.

Boston University News Service • 23rd April 2018

NEWS | Chinese Ambassador Cui Advises U.S. Against Zero-Sum Game Mentality

Cui Tiankai, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, discussed U.S.-China relations at Fairbank Center for Chinese studies at Harvard University Tuesday. The lecture and discussion were moderated by Michael Szonyi, director of the Fairbank Center at Harvard.

Boston University News Service • 5th April 2018

FEATURE | A Mindful Journey to Addiction Recovery

Through meditation, she became more aware of her suffering, craving, and pain – where these feelings came from and why she pushed them away. She gradually learned to understand Buddhism, the root of human suffering is relentless, persistent desire.

罗红霉素和夏冰雹 • 25th March 2018

美国控枪大游行：为何枪支问题如此严重？

美国枪支问题非常严重与复杂，各方争论不休。为什么美国管不了枪支？枪支问题的根源是什么？我们来深入探讨一下。

Boston University News Service • 21st March 2018

NEWS | Massachusetts Female Entrepreneurs Defy the Gender Gap in Technology

Every startup faces many obstacles before it can go from an idea to a reality, but the situation is even more dramatic for these business ventures which, even though celebrated and recognized, have to deal with the gender gap in the technology business as one of the biggest challenges for female entrepreneurs.

Class Work • 12th March 2018

FEATURE | Pilgrimage to Mount Hope Cemetery

Mount Hope Memorial is a place where you can find all forms of life – martyrs, athletes, Puritans, Catholics, unknown poor, immigrants, destined to be laid to rest. Visiting those who ever lived reminded me of present life, and the fact that we are all mortals.

Class Work • 19th December 2017

NEWS | Massachusetts Activist and Legislator Disappointed with Upcoming GMO Labeling Standards

A federal law that requires mandatory labeling on genetically modified food (often called GMOs) was enacted in 2016, and the national disclosure standards will be released in July 2018. However, activists and legislators who proposed GMO labeling bill in Massachusetts were unsatisfied with the federal law.

Class Work • 23rd November 2017

FEATURE | A Blind Girl at Boston University: “I am happy to be here at the right time and the right moment in my life”

Shalmarie Arroyo Mercado wants to help people like her.

Class Work • 20th October 2017

NEWS | In Boston, 381 Immigrants became U.S. Citizens

On Thursday, October 19, 381 immigrants from nearly a hundred countries gathered at Faneuil Hall and celebrated the moment of becoming U.S. citizens.

Class Work • 13th October 2017

NEWS | LGBT Seniors Petitioned for Mandatory Training for Aging Services Providers

On October 11, 2017, at the hearing of Elder Affairs Joint Committee held at Massachusetts State House, House representative Elizabeth A. Malia presented a bill, H2892, that requires the state to provide lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) awareness training for aging services providers.

1st December 2016

OPINION | Dirty Blood

On World AIDS Day, a day dedicated to raising public awareness of AIDS, the Chinese government alleged that the roots of AIDS infection in China are sexual transmission, drug uses, and prostitution. However, one major cause of widespread transmission of AIDS — the blood trade — is too sensitive to be brought to light.