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I am a print and broadcast journalist with over 25 years of experience across newspapers like the Financial Times and the Melbourne Age, with news agencies like Reuters, and television and radio -- having worked with some of the industry’s finest. My career spans roles across Beijing, London, Stockholm, Hong Kong and beyond, covering politics, energy, finance and macroeconomic news.…

Patrick Ian McLoughlin

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I am a print and broadcast journalist with over 25 years of experience across newspapers like the Financial Times and the Melbourne Age, with news agencies like Reuters, and television and radio -- having worked with some of the industry’s finest. My career spans roles across Beijing, London, Stockholm, Hong Kong and beyond, covering politics, energy, finance and macroeconomic news.…

Available to hire

I am a print and broadcast journalist with over 25 years of experience across newspapers like the Financial Times and the Melbourne Age, with news agencies like Reuters, and television and radio – having worked with some of the industry’s finest.

My career spans roles across Beijing, London, Stockholm, Hong Kong and beyond, covering politics, energy, finance and macroeconomic news.

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Business Editor at China Daily

April 1, 2016 - October 27, 2025

Lead business editor; covers economics, energy, and macro news; develops features and analysis for national and international audience.

Nordic Correspondent at Platts

December 31, 2015 - December 31, 2015

Nordic correspondent for US-owned Platts; writes news, features and analysis on oil, gas, electricity, wind power; covers oil & gas companies and macroeconomic news.

International correspondent, then Chief Correspondent at Reuters

January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2006

Initially international correspondent in Stockholm newsroom Then heading/managing team of correspondents and lead writer for Baltics (Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia) politics, general news and finance; covered major political visits such as NATO conferences.

TV Presenter at Bloomberg TV

December 31, 1996 - December 31, 2000

Staff journalist, on-air presenter, producer, and freelance coverage across BBC World Service TV, WTN and Reuters; produced segments and edited content.

Hong Kong News Correspondent at BBC World Business Report

December 31, 1996 - December 31, 1996

Field producer and correspondent, delivering business news packages; freelance for South China Morning Post; also contributed to ATV and Hong Kong Standard.

Current Affairs Journalist at ABC Television Australia

December 31, 1990 - December 31, 1990

On-air current affairs reporting including 7.30 Report; later assigned as political reporter for WIN Canberra.