Jessie Zhang

Jessie Zhang is based in Sydney, Australia. She covers issues spanning national affairs, health, and human rights. For story leads or tips, she can be reached at jessie.zhang@epochtimes.com.au.

In a World of Short Videos, Bach Asks Us to Slow Down

Ahead of their Australian tour, legendary cellist Mischa Maisky and his daughter explain why its time to stop ...

Australia News October 26, 2026
After 35 Years of Silence, Soprano Finds Her Voice Again Through Meditation and Compassion

'In my early 20s, I started to struggle with mental health issues, and because of that, I felt ...

Australia News October 20, 2026
‘Forgotten Australians’ Seek Recognition for 500,000 Children Removed From Families

More than half a million Australians were removed from their families, with later inquiries documenting widespread neglect and ...

Australia News September 21, 2026
Daughter Fears the Worst After Mother Disappears in China

The stories of two Australian women who hope to bring their loved ones home safely.

Australia News September 25, 2024
Shadowed in a Snowstorm: A Filmmaker Reveals His Journey Exposing Genocide in China

'I couldn't possibly sell this film to Netflix,' says filmmaker David Novack.

Australia News July 25, 2024
From Engineer to CCP’s Prisoner: Family Torn Apart for Upholding Their Faith

'Bring my sister home,' said Australian citizen Liu Li.

Australia News July 18, 2024
Telstra Published Over 140,000 ‘Silent Numbers’: ACMA

The telco faces a potential $10 million penalty for breaching the privacy of customers.

Australia News July 10, 2024
CCP Makes Nearly $9 Billion Annually From Medical Genocide, Lawyer Estimates

Mr. Matas said that official figures for organ transplants were 10,000 organs a year, but said this figure ...

Organ Harvesting in China June 20, 2024
Progress on Ending Forced Organ Harvesting ‘Too Slow’: Human Rights Lawyer

The human rights lawyer has returned to Australia, again urging stronger action to end systemic organ harvesting.

China Human Rights June 5, 2024
Victorian Egg Farm Under Lockdown After Bird Flu Detected

Surveillance of the farm is ongoing.

Australia News May 21, 2024
‘Huff and Puff’ Exercises Cuts Risk of Death by Nearly 20 Percent

This is one of the largest studies ever into the link between cardio fitness and health outcomes.

Australia News May 3, 2024
Farming Group Says One-Third of Growers Ready to Leave the Sector

AUSVEG has also acknowledge the long term problems facing the farming sector are beyond the control of Coles, ...

Australia News March 14, 2024
‘Shrinkflation’: Choice Pushes for Supermarkets to Disclose Product Downsizing

Shrinkflation refers to when the size or quantity of a product is reduced while prices remain the same.

Australia News March 13, 2024
Penguin That Stopped Flights From Leaving NZ Released Back Into the Wild

While bidding farewell, the airport kindly reminded the penguin to avoid venturing near the runway again.

Asia & Pacific February 27, 2024
Western Australia Invests $900,000 of Taxpayer Funds Into LGBT Inclusion Strategy

The state will also establish an LGBT peak body to increase representation for queer people.

Australia News February 24, 2024
Childcare Authority Grilled Over $1.2 Million Spent on Renting Underused Offices

'Given the transient sort of use of the facility, would it have been better to get bigger premises ...

Australia News February 21, 2024
Education Department Splurged $12,000 on Fine Dining Meetings

Department staff spent $171 a head at a Sydney restaurant.

Australia News February 14, 2024
Treasure Trove of Handwritten Love Letters Unveiled From the Depths of War

Romantics and history buffs are being encouraged to decipher the letters depicting life in the front lines.

Australia News February 14, 2024
Japanese Car Giant Criticised for Tracking Driver’s Location and Personal Data

New cars today are 'privacy nightmares' on wheels, according to the Mozilla Foundation.

Australia News February 9, 2024
Former Darling of the Screens: ‘Everyone Starts Off as a Leftie’

Neighbours star Holly Valance reveals her political journey from left to right.

Australia News February 8, 2024
Little Lost Penguin Halts Flights at New Zealand Airport

It was a young hatchling that had probably gotten lost on the way home.

Asia & Pacific February 1, 2024
Aussie Researchers Uncover Breakthrough Approach to Combat Diabetes

This novel approach holds the potential to become the first disease-modifying treatment for type 1 diabetes.

Diabetes January 2, 2024
Protein Found to Manage Autoimmune Conditions and Potentially Target Cancer

New discovery offers hope to those with autoimmune diseases.

Research & Discoveries December 18, 2023
XBB 1.5 Shots Hit Pharmacy Shelves as Australia Prepares for Next Pandemic Wave

Pfizer and Moderna's monovalent vaccines are now available in stores.

Australia News December 10, 2023
Study Reveals More Australians Abandoning Traditional Definitions of Family

Friends and pets are now considered more important than genetic ties, as Australians do away with traditional definitions ...

Australia News December 8, 2023
New Zealand’s Youth Hit Rock Bottom in Key Subjects

The results for OECD's international student assessments have been released.

Asia & Pacific December 6, 2023
New Zealand Health Worker Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Vaccine Data

Health staff Barry Young has been granted bail.

WORLD December 4, 2023