Andrew Higgins
Staff Writer

Andrew Higgins has worked in Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, Russia and China as a foreign correspondent. Born in Britain and raised in Chicago, he attended Cambridge University, Shandong University and Middlebury College. He speaks fluent French, Russian and Chinese and some Arabic. Before joining the Post in 2009, Higgins worked at The Wall Street Journal, The Independent and Reuters news agency. He co-authored a book on China’s 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre. His awards include a Pulitzer Prize, the Oversea Press Club’s Hal Boyle award for best foreign coverage and the German Marshall Fund’s Peter R. Weitz Prize for reporting on Europe.

Latest by Andrew Higgins

Hong Kong candidate’s ‘underground palace’ threatens to undermine candidacy

Hong Kong candidate’s ‘underground palace’ threatens to undermine candidacy

Leading candidate’s opulent wine cellar, built illegally, turns public opinion against Beijing’s choice.

Taboo questions about China’s president-in-waiting

Taboo questions about China’s president-in-waiting

As the Communist Party prepares for the ascent of Xi Jinping, the details of his father’s tumultuous political career are increasingly sensitive topics.

Abduction of Chinese workers in Sudan stirs criticism of Beijing

While China’s official media play down the hostage drama, the Internet is abuzz with cries for action.

More than 20 Chinese workers captured by rebels in Sudan

More than 20 Chinese workers captured by rebels in Sudan

China has extensive interests on both sides of north and South Sudan’s ill-defined border.